New European Commission Regulation on Allergen Labelling in Detergents
Labelling of allergens in detergent fragrances aligns with cosmetics regulations.
The European Commission has adopted a new regulation on allergen labelling in detergents that requires detergent manufacturers to indicate the presence of 81 allergens on the label.
Objectives:
Improve consumer information about the ingredients in detergents.
Protect people with allergies and hypersensitivity to certain components.
Harmonising allergen control regulations for detergents with other products like cosmetics: Avoiding discrepancies in product labelling for consumers.
What changes?
As of July 1, 2024, detergents sold in the European Union can include a list of the 81 allergens mentioned in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on their labelling.
The list of allergens must be visible and legible on the detergent packaging.
Allergens must be indicated with their scientific name and, if possible, with their common name.
Who is affected?
The new regulation affects all detergent manufacturers that sell their products in the European Union.
What do manufacturers need to do?
Detergent manufacturers must update their product labelling to include the list of 81 allergens. The deadlines for complying with this requirement are:
- July 31, 2026: Deadline for placing detergents not including the new labelling on the market.
- July 31, 2028: Deadline for removing detergents that do not comply with the new labelling from the market.
Benefits:
- Increased safety for consumers with allergies or hypersensitivity.
- Greater transparency in information about the ingredients in detergents.
- Better choice of detergents by consumers.
The European Commission has published a guidance document with questions and answers that help interpret Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 (available for download on its website) with respect to the Detergents Regulation.
Do you have any questions about the labelling of your detergents? Nordiik can help you so feel free to contact us!
Source: European Commission
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