What are the regulatory challenges for suppliers of detergents and cleaning agents?

Detergents and cleaning agents are affected by various regulations within the EU. Again and again, the industry sector in Europe finds itself affected by the tightening of existing regulations or by the implementation of new ones. For example, a restriction on the use of microplastics currently under discussion in the EU would also apply to the products.

Meanwhile, many companies are choosing to follow stricter requirements on a voluntary basis in order to apply for an ecolabel – a voluntary environmental performance certificate awarded to products and services for meeting specific criteria which reduce overall environmental impact.

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