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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8302

21 September 2002
Contents Publication in full By article 24 / 38
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/industry
Commission proposes new rules on detergents to protect environment and health of consumers

Brussels, 20/09/2002 (Agence Europe) - On 20 September, the European Commission presented a proposal for a Regulation on detergents, the aim of which is to ensure enhanced consumer health and environmental protection. The text is to replace five existing Directives concerning the biodegradability of detergent surfactants, and a Commission Recommendation on the labelling of detergents.

The Commission underlines that the fundamental aim of the European detergents policy remains unchanged. It...

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