Detergents under ESPR and the Digital Product Passport
The Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 is a dedicated regulation, not an ESPR delegated act, using the same DPP infrastructure. Replacing Regulation (EC) 648/2004, it adds digital labeling and updated biodegradability and safety data obligations.
Key dates for this sector
23 September 2029
Locked
Locked
Detergents and Surfactants Regulation (EU) 2026/405 applies (most provisions).
Known DPP and digital labeling requirements under Reg. (EU) 2026/405:
- Digital labeling, replacing some mandatory physical label requirements
- Biodegradability data for surfactants
- Dosage information and environmental dosage recommendations
- Safety data sheet links accessible via data carrier
What to do now
Check whether your products are in scope; September 2029 leaves runway, but formulary data flows and digital labeling infrastructure should be mapped well before it.
Sources: Reg. (EU) 2026/405 · Verified 10 August 2026
Part of ESPR Atlas, the free ESPR and Digital Product Passport intelligence hub. Compare all nine categories on the Sectors in Scope page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does ESPR apply to detergents?
Locked: regulation adopted, applies September 2029. Key date: 23 September 2029.
What Digital Product Passport data will detergents require?
Known DPP and digital labeling requirements under Reg. (EU) 2026/405: Digital labeling, replacing some mandatory physical label requirements; Biodegradability data for surfactants; Dosage information and environmental dosage recommendations; Safety data sheet links accessible via data carrier.
What should detergent companies do now?
Check whether your products are in scope; September 2029 leaves runway, but formulary data flows and digital labeling infrastructure should be mapped well before it.