Epoxy and isocyanates 2023-2029: the dates you need to know
A timeline of training requirements, new rules and the limit value
Introduction
The rules for epoxy and isocyanates have changed several times since 2023. Here are the dates in one place.
| Date | What's happening | Where it is stated |
|---|---|---|
| 15 April 2023 | The person supervising isocyanate work must also be trained | BEK nr. 358/2023, § 16, stk. 2 (Danish executive order) |
| 24. august 2023 | Work with increased risk requires a supplementary course | BEK nr. 1978/2021 § 30, stk. 8 (Danish executive order) |
| 27 June 2026 | New executive order on substances and materials. Epoxy and isocyanates are in Annex 2 | BEK nr. 581/2026 (Danish executive order) |
| 1. juli 2026 | New executive order on exposure limits | BEK nr. 613/2026 (Danish executive order) |
| 2nd quarter of 2027 | Industriens Uddannelser expects the first renewal courses | iu.dk (Industriens Uddannelser) |
| 24 August 2028 | If you have a certificate under the old rules, it must be renewed by this date at the latest | BEK nr. 1978/2021 § 30, stk. 7 (Danish executive order) |
| 1 January 2029 | The exposure limit for diisocyanates falls from 0.01 to 0.006 mg NCO/m³ | BEK nr. 613/2026 (Danish executive order) |
What is increased risk?
- 01Handling items that are not fully cured
- 02Casting
- 03Open handling above 45 °C
- 04Spraying outside closed systems, spray booths and spray enclosures
- 05High-energy spraying
- 06Other uses with the same risk
The supplementary course is AMU 21204 and lasts 1 day. It applies both to the person who carries out the work and to the person who supervises it.