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<p>Producers of domestic cleaning products are required to make consumers aware of
the ingredients of their products through the EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging
(CLP) Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008). Under this Regulation, suppliers
of products containing hazardous chemical substances and mixtures are required to
provide information on the label to identify any hazardous chemicals, explain what
the hazards are and how to avoid them.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, under the EU Detergents
Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004), producers of detergents and cleaning products
sold to the general public must also list the product ingredients on labels on product
packaging and in ingredient data sheets. Enzymes, disinfectants, optical brighteners,
perfumes and preservation agents must be listed on the label irrespective of their
concentration. This information must appear in legible, visible and indelible characters
on the packaging of detergents and cleaning products which are intended for the consumer.</p><p>
</p><p>Producers must also prepare a full ingredient data sheet to be made available
to medical personnel on request. A less detailed version of the ingredient data sheet
must also be placed in the public domain via a website address on the product packaging.</p><p>
</p><p>This information on ingredients enables consumers to make better informed choices
about products.</p><p> </p><p>The levels of protection for people and the environment,
including labelling requirements for ingredients and ingredient data sheets, will
remain at least as high as at present when the UK leaves the EU.</p>
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