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EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability

The strategy aims to better protect citizens and the environment from harmful chemicals and to drive innovation by promoting the use of safer and more sustainable chemicals.
The EU Chemicals Sustainability Strategy was endorsed by the Council in March 2021. It is an essential part of the Green Deal, as chemicals are found in around 95% of industrial products.

These are the most important political measures within the framework of the sustainability strategy for chemicals:

REACh Regulation

Since 2007, the European Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) has introduced procedures for the collection and evaluation of information on the properties and hazards of chemical substances - from those used in industrial processes to the substances we use in our everyday lives (paints, clothing, plastic goods).

CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging)

Hazardous chemicals are described and labelled according to the same criteria in all EU member states. The new regulations are intended to clarify and simplify labelling and include provisions for the refillability of chemical products.

Fertilizer Regulation

Since January 2024, EU fertiliser products must be digitally labelled.

Detergents Regulation

Contains regulations that detergents and cleaning agents must fulfil. These must be biodegradable and their ingredients and dosage must be stated on the label.

Cosmetics Regulation

Ensures the safety of cosmetic products marketed in the EU, such as toothpaste, perfume and sunscreen.

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)

There are new limits for "forever chemicals".

EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability

EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability

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