Inquiry into EU Regulation on detergents and surfactants: Call for views

Share your views on the new EU Regulation on Detergents and Surfactants

The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) wants to hear the views of business representatives affected by the EU Act or would be so affected if the act enters into force.

What is the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC)?

The DSC’s purpose is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Windsor Framework. The Committee’s functions include:

• examining and considering new EU acts and replacement EU acts;
• conducting inquiries and publishing reports in relation to replacement EU acts;
• engaging with businesses, civil society and others in relation to replacement EU acts;
• engaging with the UK Government in relation to replacement EU acts;
• engaging with Ministers of Northern Ireland departments and the NI Executive in relation to replacement EU acts;
• dealing with other matters (including legislative proposals which may become new EU acts or replacement EU acts) which the Committee considers to be connected with its purpose or other functions.

EU Regulation on Detergents and Surfactants

The Committee is carrying out an inquiry into Regulation (EU) 2026/405.

As part of its inquiry, the DSC is seeking views on whether applying/not applying the act would have a significant negative impact specific to everyday life of communities in Northern Ireland in a way that is liable to persist.

The Committee wants to hear the views of representatives of business and civil society affected by the EU act, or would be so affected if the act enters into force.

It is open to any organisation or individual to respond.

The online survey closes on 22 March 2026.

Share your views.

First published 19 March 2026