DETERGENT DIRECTIVE
March 1st, 2003
BY ALAN OSBORNMEMBERS of the European Parliament want tougher rules over the composition and labelling of soap and detergents on sale in the 15 EU member countries. Parliamentary officials said, should the amendments tabled by the EP's environment committee become law, they could lead to the phasing out of phosphates, or strict controls over their use, as an ingredient in soap and some perfumery items.The committee also said there should be tighter new rules covering the biodegradation of soap, detergents and related products and that exemptions from the ...
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