What are the main provisions of Regulation 648/2004?
Regulation 648/2004: • Tightens the biodegradability testing requirements for surfactants in detergents; • Requires fuller contents information to be provided on detergent labels; • Repeals the following existing detergent Council Directives and Recommendation: Directive 73/404/EEC; Directive 73/405/EEC; Directive 82/242/EEC; Directive 82/243/EEC; Directive 86/94/EEC, and Recommendation 89/524/EEC; • Facilitates future technical amendments for the contents of the Regulation without a lengthy procedure for implementation of necessary changes; • Requires manufacturers to produce data sheets to provide medical professionals with more information when treating allergies, as well as a less detailed data sheet available to everyone.
