Simplification of Chemical Product Requirements

by name voted on 29.04.2026

Summary

A proposal to simplify rules and procedures for chemical, cosmetic, and fertilizer products to boost EU business competitiveness.

10 29.04.2026

Report

environment

administrative reform

public administration

business and competition

simplification of legislation

Key points

The proposal aims to reduce regulatory complexity for chemical, cosmetic, and fertilizer products to boost EU competitiveness.
Introduction of a 'digital contact' requirement on labels to allow easier communication between suppliers, consumers, and authorities.
Suppliers will have an extended period of up to eighteen months to update labels when new hazard information is identified.
Label requirements for small packages will be simplified, allowing some information to be provided digitally.

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Documents (PDFs)

PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT RESULTING FROM INTERINSTITUTIONAL NEGOTIATIONS Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 1272/2008, (EC) No 1223/2009 and (EU) 2019/1009 as regards simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 1272/2008, (EC) No 1223/2009 and (EU) 2019/1009 as regards simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 1272/2008, (EC) No 1223/2009 and (EU) 2019/1009 as regards simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 1272/2008, (EC) No 1223/2009 and (EU) 2019/1009 as regards simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 1272/2008, (EC) No 1223/2009 and (EU) 2019/1009 as regards simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products

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