# Detergents & Surfactants Regulation

**Reference:** Regulation (EU) 2026/405 · **Status:** In force · **DPP applies:** 23 September 2029

> In force since 22 March 2026; passports required from 23 September 2029 and kept available for ten years.

Replaces Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 and introduces a model-level DPP (Articles 21–25) for detergents and end-user surfactants, plus digital labelling and refill rules.

**Scope:** Detergents and end-user surfactants placed on the EU market.

## Key dates

- **11 Feb 2026** — Regulation adopted

- **22 Mar 2026** — Entry into force

- **23 Sep 2029** — Detergent DPP mandatory

## Ten-year availability

The passport must stay accurate and available for ten years, with arrangements covering cessation of business or insolvency.

## Passport information

- Product / model identification

- Manufacturer and representative details

- Statement of conformity

- Applicable legislation and standards

- Signatory and date

## FAQ

### Do industrial surfactants need a DPP?

The obligation targets detergents and end-user surfactants, not every upstream industrial surfactant.

## Sources

- [Council text PE-9-2026](https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/PE-9-2026-INIT/en/pdf)

- [EU summary](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/summary/safer-detergents-and-surfactants-for-eu-consumers.html)