Detergents

Document Number: NL 797 : 2015
Sector: Chemical Technology
TC: NL TC 91
ICS: 71.100.40
1.1 This standard establishes rules designed to achieve the free movement of detergents and surfactants for detergents in the internal market while, at the same time, ensuring a high degree of protection of the environment and human health. 1.2 For this purpose, this standard harmonizes the following rules for the placing on the market of detergents: a- The biodegradability of surfactants in detergents; b- Restrictions or bans on surfactants on grounds of biodegradability; c- The additional labelling of detergents, including fragrance allergens; d- The information that manufacturers must hold at the disposal of the Member States’ competent authorities and medical personnel; e- Limitations on the content of phosphates and other phosphorus in detergents. f- Stability requirements and sampling procedure. g- List of substances which detergents must not contain except for restrictions (same list as for cosmetics products). h- List of preservatives allowed to be used in detergents (same list as for cosmetics products). 1.3 Are concerned by this standard in all forms (liquid, powder, pastes): - General cleaners (detergents for general purposes), all-purpose cleaners: Floor, wall, parquet, stainless, metal (all surfaces), wood, plastics etc… - Dishwashing liquids. - Automatic dishwashing liquids and automatic liquid rinse aids. - Glass cleaners. - Laundry detergents in all their forms: powder, liquid, paste etc… - Fabric softeners. - Ironing waters. - Degreasers. - Chlorine based products (javel water), which have to comply also with NL EN 901 & NL EN 15077. - Oxygen based products. - Phenols and halogenated phenols based products. - Surface disinfectants and antiseptics (except for their disinfecting and antiseptic claims which shall conform to the relative Lebanese standards when available). - Car care detergents. - Descalers and limestone removers. - Bathroom, bowls and toilets cleaners. - Industrial cleaners. - Detergents for food contact surfaces. - Hard surface cleaners. - Scouring products. - Any other detergents complying with the definitions in clause 3.