Detergents Labeling: State Ingredients Correctly Online
The Detergents Regulation (Regulation (EC) 648/2004) requires special information on ingredients, fragrances, and preservation for washing and cleaning products, as well as an accessible list of ingredients.
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What Detergents Labeling means
Washing and cleaning products must carry information on certain ingredient groups, such as surfactants, fragrances and allergenic fragrances, and preservatives. In addition, a complete list of ingredients must be provided via an accessible website so that consumers can trace the composition.
Who it applies to
Retailers of washing, cleaning, and care products, that is, detergents for consumer use, are affected.
What must be shown in the shop
- Ingredient information under the Detergents Regulation
- Statement of allergenic fragrances and preservation
- Link to the complete list of ingredients
How ShopCompliance solves this automatically
ShopCompliance stores the ingredient information per product and links the complete list of ingredients. That way the requirements of the Detergents Regulation are met in the listing.
Implementing Detergents Labeling in your Shopify store
- 1Record ingredients
Enter the relevant ingredients per cleaning product, including fragrances, allergenic fragrances, and preservatives.
- 2Link the list
Store the link to the complete list of ingredients on an accessible website.
- 3Show in the listing
ShopCompliance renders the ingredient information and the list link in a structured way in the product listing.
Checklist: Detergents Labeling
- ✓Ingredient information under the Detergents Regulation
- ✓Statement of allergenic fragrances and preservation
- ✓Link to the complete list of ingredients
Risks of non-compliance
Missing or incomplete ingredient information violates the Detergents Regulation and can be challenged by the authorities. Violations can trigger warning letters and be sanctioned with fines.
Meet it automatically with ShopCompliance
Activate the Detergents Labeling module in a few clicks. ShopCompliance manages the mandatory information centrally and renders it automatically on your storefront, no theme code.
Open in the Shopify App StoreFrequently asked questions about Detergents Labeling
Which information does the Detergents Regulation require?+
Among others, information on ingredient groups, allergenic fragrances, and preservatives as well as an accessible list of ingredients.
Must I put a list of ingredients online?+
Yes. The complete list of ingredients must be accessible via an accessible website.
How do I implement the labeling in Shopify?+
ShopCompliance manages the ingredients per product and links the list automatically in the listing.
Does this also apply to hazardous cleaning products?+
Yes; in addition, the CLP labeling obligations for hazardous mixtures then apply.
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