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Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 104, 8 April 2004, pp. 1-35.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Cleaning agents/detergents Internal trade Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Regulation aims at ensuring the free movement of detergents and surfactants for detergents in the internal market of the European Community while, at the same time, guaranteeing a high level of protection of the environment and human health. To this end, there are laid down rules relating to: (a) the biodegradability of surfactants in detergents; (b) restrictions or bans on surfactants on grounds of biodegradability; (c) the additional labelling of detergents, including fragrance allergens; and (d) the information that manufacturers must hold at the disposal of the Member States competent authorities and medical personnel.

Full text
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Website
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References - Legislation

Repeals

Council Directive 82/242/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to methods of testing the biodegradability of non-ionic surfactants and amending Directive 73/404/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1982

Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 82/243/EEC amending Directive 73/405/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to methods of testing the biodegradability of anionic surfactants.

Legislation | European Union | 1982

Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 73/405/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to methods of testing the biodegradability of anionic surfactants.

Legislation | European Union | 1973

Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 73/404/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to detergents

Legislation | European Union | 1973

Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Cleaning Agents and Detergents Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2007

Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, EIA, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Décret n° 2007-744 portant application du code de la consommation en ce qui concerne l'étiquetage des détergents.

Legislation | France | 2007

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree establishing indexes of dangerous chemical substances and preparations.

Legislation | Czechia | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Cleaning agents/detergents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 21 implementing Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents.

Legislation | Italy | 2009

Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act 1996.

Legislation | Austria | 1997 (2020)

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Cleaning agents/detergents, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Ozone layer, Pesticides, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Risk assessment/management, Waste disposal, Basic legislation, Registration, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Sustainable use, Offences/penalties, International organization, Public health, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act 2008.

Legislation | Ireland | 2008 (2019)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, Transport/storage, International trade, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Detergents Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 740 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Cleaning agents/detergents, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (No. 6 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1993 (2023)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Pesticides, Cleaning agents/detergents, Environmental standards, Basic legislation, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Detergents and Cleaning Products Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2007 (2016)

Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents, Hazardous substances, Pollution control, EIA, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on the implementation of Regulation (EC) no. 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents.

Legislation | Croatia | 2012

Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (9.8.2013/599).

Legislation | Finland | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental standards, Public health, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Monitoring, Standards, Protection of environment, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Radiation, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 782 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation on enforcement of essential requirements for cleaning agents.

Legislation | Latvia | 2005

Keyword: Institution, Cleaning agents/detergents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (2015)

Legislation | Estonia | 2015 (2023)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Processing/handling, Public health, Environmental standards, Procedural matters, Classification/declassification, Research, Cleaning agents/detergents, Business/industry/corporations, Inspection, Liability/compensation, Basic legislation, Internal trade, International trade, Risk assessment/management, Transport/storage, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (No. 61 of 2013).

Legislation | Iceland | 2013 (2019)

Keyword: Emissions, Ozone layer, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Pesticides, Basic legislation, Hazardous substances, Risk assessment/management, Public health, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage, Disinfection/disinfestation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Governance, Processing/handling, Use restrictions, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Recycling/reuse, Inspection, Oil, Enforcement/compliance, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 551/2009 amending Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents, in order to adapt Annexes V and VI thereto.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 907/2006 amending Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents, in order to adapt Annexes III and VII thereto.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Cleaning agents/detergents, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX