EKOTOX – Deadline Table: 2026–2028
| Date | Status | Topic | Detail / Legislation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 March 2026 | PAST | Detergents Regulation enters into force | Reg. (EU) 2026/405 on detergents and surfactants published 2 March 2026, entered into force 22 March 2026. Replaces Reg. (EC) 648/2004. Application date is 23 September 2029. Reg. (EU) 2026/405 |
| 1 May 2026 | PAST | 22nd ATP mandatory | All substances & new mixtures must carry 50 new/amended harmonised classifications (Reg. (EU) 2024/2564). Reg. (EU) 2024/2564 |
| 1 May 2026 | PAST | New CLP hazard classes – mixtures | ED, PBT/vPvB, PMT/vPvM classes apply to new mixtures placed on the market (Reg. (EU) 2023/707). Reg. (EU) 2023/707 |
| 31 May 2026 | PAST | REACH microplastics – first emission report | Manufacturers/industrial users of synthetic polymer microparticles must submit 2025 emissions report to ECHA. REACH Microplastics Restriction |
| 1 July 2026 | URGENT | Digital labelling & fold-out labels | New rules for digital labels, fold-out labels, and EU supplier indication on label (Reg. (EU) 2024/2865). Reg. (EU) 2024/2865 |
| 1 July 2026 | URGENT | MOCS classified as mixtures (CLP) | Multi-constituent substances, UVCBs, and mono-constituent substances with relevant impurities/additives must be classified using mixture calculation methods (Reg. (EU) 2024/2865). Reg. (EU) 2024/2865 |
| 31 July 2026 | URGENT | Cosmetics – 56 fragrance allergens | Mandatory declaration of 56 additional fragrance allergens on cosmetic product labels (EU 2023/1545). EU 2023/1545 |
| August 2026 | UPCOMING | PPWR general provisions apply | Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation general provisions take effect. Track packaging material composition and recycled content origin. PPWR |
| 17 October 2026 | UPCOMING | IVD devices with microplastics | In vitro diagnostic devices containing synthetic polymer microparticles must include detailed use & disposal instructions. REACH Microplastics Restriction |
| 1 November 2026 | UPCOMING | New CLP hazard classes – substances | Transition period ends for substances already on the market; all must carry updated hazard class labels and SDS (Reg. (EU) 2023/707). Reg. (EU) 2023/707 |
| 30 December 2026 | UPCOMING | EUDR – deforestation traceability | Medium/large companies must meet traceability requirements for coffee, cocoa, timber, and other listed commodities. EU Deforestation Regulation |
| 31 December 2026 | UPCOMING | Drinking water contact materials | New hygiene standards for materials in contact with drinking water (pipes, seals, pumps) enter into force. Drinking Water Directive materials |
| 26 January 2027 | FUTURE | UA REACH pre-registration deadline | Ukraine has extended the UA REACH pre-registration deadline to January 2027. Early completion recommended given administrative delays. UA REACH |
| 1 February 2027 | FUTURE | 23rd ATP mandatory | 22 new substances added to Annex VI, 10 amended classifications (e.g. IPBC, isophorone diisocyanate, 2-phenylpropene). 23rd ATP |
| 1 January 2027 | FUTURE | New product identifiers – mixtures | “Contains” section on labels must be updated to include endocrine disruptors, PBT/vPvB, PMT/vPvM (Reg. (EU) 2024/2865). Reg. (EU) 2024/2865 |
| 1 January 2028 | FUTURE | Stop-the-Clock / New CLP – formatting rules | Mandatory label formatting, advertising, and distance-selling rules take full effect. Reg. (EU) 2024/2865 |
| 1 May 2028 | FUTURE | New CLP hazard classes – existing mixtures | Final transition deadline: all existing mixtures on the market must comply with ED/PBT/PMT hazard class requirements. Reg. (EU) 2023/707 |
| 2028 | FUTURE | REF-16 ECHA inspections begin | ECHA pan-European inspection project REF-16: verifying restricted/banned substance compliance in products, mixtures, and online sales. Tattoo ink pilot inspections begin 2027. Results report due 2029. ECHA REF-16 |
| 23 September 2029 | FUTURE | Detergents Regulation applies | Reg. (EU) 2026/405 becomes fully applicable. New requirements for digital product passports, digital labelling, biodegradability, refill sales, UFI, and microorganism risk assessment framework take effect. Reg. (EU) 2026/405 |
| 23 September 2030 | FUTURE | Detergents – end of sell-through transition | Products placed on market 23 Sep 2029 – 22 Sep 2030 under old Reg. (EC) 648/2004 may continue to be sold until this date. After this date, full compliance with Reg. (EU) 2026/405 required for all market-available stock. Reg. (EU) 2026/405 |
