{"id":1373,"date":"2026-02-06T10:30:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antifouling.si\/f2-approvals-and-regulations\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T10:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T10:08:49","slug":"f2-approvals-and-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antifouling.si\/en\/f2-approvals-and-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"F2 | Approvals and Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Home<\/a> – Approvals and Regulations<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Here you will find all the important information about the legal approval of F2 and the special regulations in various navigable areas, such as lakes or coastal waters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Yes, F2 works excellently in both fresh and salt water.<\/strong><\/p>\n

F2 protects your vessel in any body of water, as its effect is based exclusively on physical action via a very smooth surface and does not depend on the salt content or chemical composition of the water.<\/p>\n

For freshwater lakes and rivers, F2 is an especially excellent choice, as it does not pollute these sensitive ecosystems with harmful biocides or other contaminants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No, F2 is not subject to the strict EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No. 528\/2012.<\/p>\n

F2 is not a biocide, as it does not contain any biocidal active substances. Its effect is based exclusively on physical principles. It does not kill organisms, but prevents them from adhering via an extremely smooth and water-repellent surface. <\/p>\n

What this means for you<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because F2 is not subject to this regulation, it represents a solution that is resistant to future changes in legislation. You can use it without any problems in areas with particularly strict regulations, where conventional antifoulings are prohibited or only conditionally permitted. <\/p>\n

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  • Lakes and inland waterways (e.g. Lake Constance, Rhine)<\/li>\n
  • Countries with strict environmental laws (e.g. Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, California, Australia, New Zealand)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    With F2, you can use your vessel without worry in these sensitive ecosystems and at the same time actively contribute to environmental protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    F2 is fully approved in the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark. Because the coating is biocide-free, it is not subject to the strict national regulations governing the use of biocides in waters. In these markets, where environmental standards are very high, F2 represents a safe, future-proof and environmentally friendly alternative to classic antifouling coatings. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Yes, F2 is approved for use on Lake Constance.<\/p>\n

    As a sensitive inland lake, Lake Constance has particularly strict environmental regulations that largely prohibit the use of classic biocidal antifouling coatings. Because F2 is a biocide-free coating that does not release particles or pollutants into the water, it meets the high requirements and is an ideal solution for boat owners on Lake Constance. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t