On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Detergents and surfactants, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 648/2004
IMCO-PA-754921
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection · Rapporteur: Maria da Graça Carvalho
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This draft opinion proposes amendments to the proposed regulation on detergents and surfactants, focusing on CE marking, digital product passport, and digital labelling.¶¶ It suggests deleting the CE marking requirement, making the digital product passport model-specific by default, and introducing a hybrid labelling system with physical and digital labels.¶¶¶ It also calls for mandatory authorised representatives for non-EU manufacturers, a single data carrier for digital label and passport, and protection of confidential business information.¶¶¶
Committee position. The rapporteur proposes amendments to delete the CE marking, make the digital product passport model-specific, and introduce a hybrid labelling system with physical and digital labels.¶¶¶
Key points
- Deletes the CE marking requirement for detergents and surfactants, removing related obligations for manufacturers, importers, and distributors.¶¶¶
- Requires the digital product passport to correspond to a specific model by default, or to a batch when there are changes to ingredients or composition.¶¶¶
- Mandates that a single data carrier be used to access both the digital label and the digital product passport.¶¶¶
- Introduces a hybrid labelling system: physical label includes essential safety and dosage info, while digital label contains all other elements.¶¶¶
- For refill sales, requires a leaflet or sticker with physical label information to be provided to end-users, with manufacturers and retailers responsible.¶¶¶
- Makes appointment of an authorised representative mandatory for manufacturers outside the EU, and requires written acceptance.¶¶¶
- Requires manufacturers, importers, and distributors to provide information to authorities within 10 working days of a request.¶¶¶
- Requires manufacturers to make public communication channels for complaints, and importers to verify their availability.¶¶
- Protects confidential business information and trade secrets in product passport content and access, referencing Directive (EU) 2016/943.¶¶¶
- Specifies that the product passport is the primary means for authorities to verify compliance.¶
- Allows digital labelling only if a single data carrier is used and no tracking of usage occurs.¶¶
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of detergents and surfactants: must create model-specific product passports and provide hybrid labels.¶¶¶
- Importers and distributors: must verify compliance, provide information within 10 working days, and ensure communication channels.¶¶¶
- Non-EU manufacturers: must appoint an authorised representative in the EU before placing products on the market.¶¶
- Retailers selling refill detergents: responsible for handing out leaflets or affixing stickers with label information.¶¶
- End-users: benefit from clearer physical labels and digital access to additional information.¶¶