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Labelling and Packagingrequirements for Detergents& Biocidal Detergent ProductsInformation SheetSeptember 2018The Detergent Regulations cover the manufacture, placing, making available on the marketand use of detergent products. In addition, detergents with a biocidal action are alsoregulated by the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) which includes disinfectants, sanitisers,antimicrobials, antibacterials and any detergents with biocidal activity. This information sheetcovers the packaging and labelling requirements of detergents and biocidal detergents.All detergents on the EU market must be labelledand packaged according to the DetergentRegulations. Detergents that contain biocidalactive substances must also comply with theBiocidal Products Regulation.The responsibility for labelling and packaging ofdetergents and biocidal detergents lies with; all manufacturers/producers andimporters of detergent / biocidaldetergent products, any person changing the formulation(composition) of a detergent/biocidaldetergent, andFor detergents containing biocides it is theresponsibility of the Notification holder orAuthorisation holder to ensure that theirbiocidal detergent product(s) is also labelledin accordance with Article 69 of the BiocidalProducts Regulation.Detergent Products andBiocidal Detergent ProductsA detergent is any product intended for washingand cleaning. It may be sold for household or forinstitutional or industrial purposes in many formssuch as; any person who changes the labellingor packaging of a detergent productincluding retailers and distributors whosell “own label” detergents. liquid,Distributors, including retailers, who onlysupply the market have a responsibility to ensurethe detergents they “make available” to themarket are compliant. cake etc. powder, paste, bar, andExamples of detergent products are; laundry washing powders, dishwasher products, kitchen sprays and oven cleaners.

Labelling and Packaging requirements for Detergents andBiocidal Detergent ProductsInformation SheetSome detergent products may contain biocides.Biocidal substances are incorporated intodetergent products to give them antibacterial,antimicrobial, disinfecting or sanitising propertieswith the intention to destroy, make harmless orcontrol harmful organisms such as bacteria orviruses by means other than mere physical ormechanical action (see Article 3(1) of the BPR).How to know if a Detergent Productcontains a Biocide?rules set out in the classification and labellinglegislation (see Further Information).Specific packaging and labellingrequirements for Detergent Products soldto the general publicThe following information must appear on thepackaging of all detergent products which aresold to the general public: Name and trade name of the product.The label of a biocidal detergent product willclaim a biocidal effect such as; antibacterial, Name, full address and telephone numberof the party responsible for placing theproduct on the market. The address, e-mail address (whereavailable) and telephone number fromhere an Ingredient Datasheet may beobtained. antimicrobial, antifungal, sanitising, and disinfectant etc.All biocides on the market in Ireland must beeither notified to or authorised with theDepartment of Agriculture, Food and theMarine (DAFM). Biocidal detergents will therefore also have either a notification number (aPCS number) or an authorisation number (an IE/BPA number) on the label issued by the DAFM. A list of specific constituents (listed inAnnex VII of the Detergent Regulation)if present in concentrations 0.2% in theproducte.g.phosphates,aliphatichydrocarbons. A weight percentage rangemust be provided. Names of any enzymes, eners if present in the product.A list of notified and authorised biocidal productson the Irish market is available on the DAFM’swebsite (see Further Information). Names of any allergenic fragrances (aslisted in Annex III of the CosmeticsDirective).Labelling and Packaging ofDetergents and Biocidal DetergentProducts Website address where the list ofingredients of the detergent product isprovided.The labelling and packaging of all detergentproducts must comply with the requirements ofthe Detergent Regulations. Where the detergenthas a biocidal function, the packaging must alsocontain labelling information as required by theBiocidal Products Regulation.In addition, where the detergent or biocidaldetergent product is classified as hazardous, itmust be hazard labelled in accordance with theNote: For detergents intended solely forprofessional use i.e. industrial and institutionaluses, the above mentioned labelling andpackaging requirements regarding listingingredients and website address do not have tobe fulfilled provided the equivalent informationis provided by means of a technical data sheet/safety data sheet or in a similar manner.Page 2

Labelling and Packaging requirements for Detergents andBiocidal Detergent ProductsInformation SheetSpecific information requirementson the label of a Biocidal DetergentProductSpecific requirements for theLabelling of Laundry DetergentProducts sold to the general publicThe label of a biocidal detergent (e.g.disinfectant, antimicrobial or sanitising product)should contain all the relevant elementsspecified in Article 69 of the BPR in additionto the requirements specified in the DetergentRegulations. They include; notification or approval number (e.g. PCS9xxxx or IE/BPA 7xxxx). Only notified orapproved biocides have such a number, the name(s) of the biocidal activeingredient(s) and its concentration in theproduct, the type of product formulation, what the product is approved for,The following information must appear on thepackaging of laundry detergent products soldto the general public; recommended quantities and/or dosageinstructions for a standard machine load forsoft, medium and hard water classes for oneor two cycle washing processes, capacity of any measuring cup indicatingdoses to be used, and number of standard washing machineloads of normally and lightly soiled fabricsthat can be washed using medium waterhardness. details of any restricted users i.e. for generalpublic or professional/industrial use only, instructions on handling, storage,application, use and disposal of thebiocide,Example of Instructions for Use: details of any protective clothing orequipment which must be worn whenusing the biocide, andWater: whether access to treated areas needs to berestricted.Any change made to a label of a notifiedor authorised biocidal product must becommunicated to the DAFM for approval prior tothose changes being made to the product label.Page 5ml125mlHard75ml100ml150ml1 Cup 1 Full LoadFill cup and dose straight into your washingmachine drawer.Wash hands after use.Do not pour directly onto fabrics.Rinse and dry hands after use.

Labelling and Packaging requirements for Detergents andBiocidal Detergent ProductsInformation SheetSpecific labelling requirements forDetergent Products classified ashazardousAll detergent products which are classifiedas hazardous must be hazard labelled inaccordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging ofsubstances and mixtures (CLP).The hazard label on the package must displaythe following information; the trade name of the mixture, content (weight or volume) – for productssold to the general public (unless specifiedelsewhere on the package), the name, address and telephone numberof the EU supplier, hazard pictogram indicating the hazardconcerned, signal word, hazard statements describing the hazard ous effect e.g. Harmful if inhaled, and precautionary statements to allow theuser of the chemical to take measures toprotect health / environment e.g. Keep out ofreach of children.Ingredient Data Sheets and SafetyData Sheetsfor the labelling and packaging must also ensurethat an Ingredient Data Sheet containingthe name of the detergent, the name of themanufacturer and a list of all of the ingredientsin the detergent is made available for medicalpersonnel (as per Art. 9 of the DetergentRegulation (EC) No 648 of 2004).All detergent and biocidal detergent productswhich are classified as hazardous and which aresold to professional users must have a SafetyData Sheet (SDS) that outlines the hazard andsafety information for the product.For any detergent classified as hazardous forhealth and/or for physical effects which is placedon the Irish market, it is obligatory for importersand formulators to include the National PoisonsInformation Centre (NPIC) emergency numberin section 1.4. The NPIC emergency numbercannot be used in Section 1.4 of an SDS until thenotification process is complete. The notificationprocess is explained on the NPIC Registration.For institutional or industrial detergents wherea Safety Data Sheet is available, and providesthe exact information as is required by theIngredient Data Sheet, this will suffice in place ofthe Ingredient Data Sheet.Important: Where a detergent is sold toIn addition to ensuring that the labelling andpackaging are in compliance, those responsiblethe general public only or where a SDS isnot required because the detergent is notclassified as hazardous, an Ingredient DataSheet must be available.Page 4

Labelling and Packaging requirements for Detergents andBiocidal Detergent ProductsInformation SheetExample of the information that must be contained on a Detergent packagecontaining a Biocide* the text in the green boxes relates to the information requirements for biocidal detergentproducts while the text in the pink boxes is the information required for all detergentsName ofProductBRIGHT DISINFECTANT CLEANERA gel concentrate (PC) disinfectant cleaner for the broad spectrum control ofmicroorganismsBright Co. Ltd.,Bright Lane,Dublin 123.Ireland.Tel. no.: 00353 1 123 4567E-mail: brightbright@dot.comIngredients list: l wordHazardstatementsDangerCauses serious eye damageCauses skin irritationPrecautionaryStatements –Keep out of reach of children.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutesWear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.If skin irritation occurs get medical advice/attention.Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician.Batch numberLabel versionNo.Contains amongst other ingredients:15-30% Anionic surfactants, 5-15%Non-ionic surfactants, 5 % Phosphonates, Optical brighteners, Enzymes, Perfumes, Citronellol,Linalool,Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) 2.5 % w/wand chloromethylisothiazolinone (CMIT)1.5 % w/w(Maximum of 6)Biocidenotificationno. (PCS) orauthorisationno. (IE/BPA)Biocidestatementof useSupplierdetails/Tel.no./E-mailaddress forIngredientData Sheetand companywebsiteaddressLabel version: 2.01Batch Number:356748762PCS 9xxxx orIE/BPA 7xxxxDirections for use: Dilute 150ml of product with 2 litres ofwater. Apply to surfaces andleave for 20 minutes. Dry cleansurfaces before rinsing treatedsurfaces with water.Prevent loss of waste water toSTP via drains.Wear appropriate gloves andface mask.Do not decant.Store in original container.Containers are to be triple rinsedand disposed according tonational waste legislationrequirements.1LSpecific labelling requirements fordetergents including listing of enzymes,optical brighteners, perfumes, allergenicfragrances and preservative agents.Biocidal active substance must beidentified separately with the %weight/weight content.Page 5Biocide use& handling ,storage anddisposalinformationNominalquantity