Regulatory changes for biocidal products demand focused action from manufacturers and distributors. When rules evolve, sector-specific gatherings help turn regulatory detail into operational steps.
Dates and format
Congrès Biocides Lyon 2026 runs on 6 and 7 October 2026. The event combines in-person sessions in Lyon with a digital attendance option. The venue listed for the event is Espace de l’Ouest Lyonnais.
Key figures from the previous edition
Published figures for the 2025 edition provide a snapshot of the audience. In 2025 the congress reported 274 participants and 196 companies present. That edition included 16 sponsors. The 2026 event is identified as the 11th edition.
Company profiles and sectors represented
Attendees include manufacturers and distributors of biocidal products and active substances, regulatory consultancies, testing laboratories and law firms. Relevant application areas are disinfection and detergents, water treatment, insecticides and pest control, plus industrial uses in coatings, wood protection and animal health.
Program and scientific committee
The conference program is developed and validated by a Comité Scientifique. Sessions address regulatory updates and practical implementation, with formats that encourage technical exchange between industry and authorities. A digital participation mode is available to follow sessions remotely.
Practical tips for B2B prospecting at a regulatory congress
To convert presence into business outcomes focus on three practical tasks:
- Prepare regulatory dossiers. Have concise summaries of registration files and technical data sheets ready to answer questions about composition, authorized uses and limits.
- Target meetings. Identify consultancies, labs and distribution partners in advance and book brief meetings during breaks or via the digital platform.
- Prepare technical questions. Draft specific queries on data sharing, registration procedures and evaluation steps to turn conversations into follow-up actions.
Keep presentations short in public sessions and favor one-to-one technical discussions.
Why companies attend
Beyond sessions, attendees gain direct feedback on authorization workflows and see how different stakeholders interpret common procedures. Post-event feedback highlights the range of profiles present and the practical nature of exchanges for preparing dossiers.
Closing recommendation and official link
Companies handling biocidal products should prioritize dossier readiness and targeted meetings with regulatory advisers and laboratories. Check schedules, registration details and digital access on the official site http://www.congres-biocides.com to plan meetings and remote participation.
