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Regulation & directive 03/02/2026
Detergents and Surfactants Regulation (EU) 2026/405 published
Regulation (EU) 2026/405 on detergents and surfactants (act of 11 February 2026) was published on 2 March 2026, entered into force on 22 March 2026 and applies in essence from 23 September 2029. It replaces Regulation (EC) No 648/2004. New features include a Digital Product Passport with digital labelling as well as rules for refill offers and microbial cleaning products.
Detergents & cleaning agents