The Simplification Package for Chemicals has been published under the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, one of the main policy initiatives of the European Green Deal, as shared by the Ministry of Trade, Directorate General for International Agreements and the European Union.
Announced in 2020 as part of the European Green Deal, the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability includes a series of measures aimed at increasing the effectiveness, efficiency and consistency of chemical safety assessments through a ‘One Substance, One Assessment’ approach. Under this Strategy, the EU aims to complete the green and digital transformation of the chemical sector, improve its resilience, sustainability and circularity, and increase transparency in the supply chain. The Sustainability Strategy for Chemicals also envisages significant reforms in the EU's REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) and CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures) legislation. However, it has been decided to simplify the aforementioned Strategy, which includes revisions directly affecting registrants, such as updating existing dossiers, entering more toxicological and ecotoxicological data, stricter customs controls, new hazard classes, increased restrictions and due diligence obligations, as part of efforts to enhance the EU's competitiveness.
In this context, within the scope of the Omnibus VI Package, the EU Council position on postponing the implementation date of the CLP Regulation to 1 January 2028 by operating the “stop-the-clock” mechanism was announced on 24 September 2025.
CLP Regulation (1272/2008/EU and revised 2865/2024/EU):
1. Within the scope of the authorisation certificate, the definition of ‘digital communication’ has been brought into line with the ‘Omnibus IV’ package proposals relating to digitalisation and common specifications; requirements regarding the legibility of labels have been simplified and the use of fonts appropriate to the label size has been ensured.
2. With regard to advertising, information requirements, particularly for professional users, have been reduced, and the general labelling exemption for business-to-business sales in distance selling offers has been maintained. However, this exemption will not apply to online sales if the website or mobile application is accessible to the general public.
Regulation on cosmetic products (1223/2009/EU):
1. The period granted to companies to discontinue the sale of cosmetic products containing carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic (CMR) substances has been reduced from 12 months in the Commission proposal to 6 months in the Council document.
2. The exemption regulation based on oral or inhalation exposure to CMR substances has been removed from the Council authorisation; in line with member states' concerns regarding the protection of human health and the environment, the notification obligation for nanomaterials in cosmetic products has been reintroduced. The notification must be made before the product is placed on the market, and the requirement of six months prior to the current regulation has been removed.
The Fertiliser Products Regulation (2019/1009/EU) establishing rules for the placing on the market of fertiliser products:
1. Within the scope of digitalisation, companies must provide a digital communication channel, supply documents to authorised bodies for conformity assessment, and conduct correspondence electronically;
2. If a Digital Product Passport (DPP) is required: Digital label information and the declaration of conformity must be provided within the DPP;
3. The implementation of digital provisions is postponed, and a reasonable transition period is provided for the sale of existing stock already placed on the market;
4. For microbial plant biostimulants (CMC 7), currently only micro-organisms listed in the positive list in Annex II may be used as component material, and additions to this list lag behind scientific progress; therefore, authorising the Commission to establish general criteria and methodology for CMC 7;
5. The Commission should seek scientific support from EFSA or JRC when establishing the criteria and methodology;
6. In line with the principle of proportionality, the registration of substances used in fertiliser products, including relevant classifications, will only be carried out within the scope of the requirements set out in the REACH Regulation.
Link: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/11/05/council-agrees-position-to-simplify-requirements-for-chemical-products/