National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea published a guide to the classification of biocidal product types on Aug 18th, 2021. This is to help industry to examine different types of biocidal products under K-BPR.

There are 15 biocidal product types under 4 categories as follow:

1. Disinfectants: Disinfectants, Algaecides
2. Pest control: Rodenticides, Control of other vertebrates, Insecticides, Control of other invertebrates, Repellents
3. Preservatives: Preservatives for product, Film preservatives, Fiber and leather preservatives, Wood preservatives, Construction material preservatives, Material and equipment preservatives, Embalming and taxidermist fluid
4. Others: Antifouling products for vessels and underwater facilities

The guide includes 15 biocidal product types, explanations and different usage based on users. It also provides comparison of product types between K-BPR and EU-BPR, and classification of usage.