A recent article highlighted by the British Coatings Federation marine coatings group says there is concern that authorities may decide to stop diy antifouling and restrict it to professional applicators only. l for one would find the cost so prohibitive that it would probably mean the end of boat ownership for me.
To this this end the BCF have launched a survey which can be completed on line at www.surveymonkey/r/NPNB6NW . Whether this is a pan European idea or local to the UK l have no idea.