Policy paper

EM on EU Regulation 2026/405 on Detergents and Surfactants

The government's summary of EU Regulation 2026/405 of 11 February 2026 on Detergents and Surfactants, and Repealing Regulation (Ec) No 648/2004.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Emma Hardy MP
• Published: 2 March 2026

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EM on EU Regulation 2026/405 on Detergents and Surfactants

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This explanatory memorandum is about a Regulation (EU) 2026/405 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2026 on Detergents and Surfactants, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 648/2004.

It was submitted by Emma Hardy MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Water and Flooding, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Published 2 March 2026