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Compliance with Article 22 of the BPD regarding advertisement of biocides. This figure shows the (non-)compliance to Article 22 of the BPD. This Article demands the statement ‘Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.’ on advertisements of biocides. Additionally, it prohibits advertisements misleading in respect of the risks from the product to man or the environment. It mentions examples like ‘low-risk biocidal product’, ‘non-toxic’ or ‘harmless’. The new BPR, which is in force since September 2013, contains similar provisions in Article 72 with the additional examples of ‘natural’, ‘environmentally friendly’ or ‘animal friendly’ for misleading indications.