Detergent Regulation in 2026: deeper SDS implications

Detergent compliance continues to sit at the crossroads of product stewardship, market access and operational efficiency.

As regulatory expectations evolve across Europe and beyond, regulatory professionals are increasingly expected to navigate not only the EU Detergents Regulation, but also a growing number of national notification systems, post‑Brexit divergences and data alignment challenges with CLP and REACH.

Ricardo’s EEA Detergent Labelling and Notification Compliance Report 2026 has been updated to reflect this changing landscape. Building on the 2025 edition, this latest version expands its geographical scope to include additional countries with national notification and registration requirements, offering clearer insight into where harmonisation ends and local obligations begin. For regulatory teams responsible for multi‑market product portfolios, this update provides valuable clarity on who needs to be notified, where, how, and when – helping to reduce the risk of missed obligations or delayed market entry.

A key enhancement in the 2026 report is its practical focus on the impact of detergent regulations on Safety Data Sheets (SDS). While SDS requirements are well established under REACH and CLP, the Detergents Regulation introduces parallel obligations around ingredient disclosure, labelling and information provision, particularly for consumer and professional use products. The report explains how these requirements intersect, where “equivalent information” can be provided via the SDS, and how many companies are successfully consolidating detergent‑specific information into their SDS. For regulatory professionals, this guidance supports more efficient SDS authoring, improved internal consistency and clearer communication across the supply chain.

Designed as a practical, working guide the report goes beyond regulatory theory. It highlights common compliance pitfalls, explains where notifications outside of the EU wide regulations may still be expected, and shows how detergent‑specific obligations can influence labelling, ingredient data sheets and SDS strategy.

For regulatory professionals seeking confidence, efficiency and foresight in detergent compliance, this updated report offers tangible value – supporting informed decision‑making and helping ensure continued market access in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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