This list is intended to promote transparency, support, regulatory alignment and serve as a reliable resource for those seeking authoritative guidance in navigating applicable frameworks.
Please note that the regulations are presented in their most current available versions. Users are encouraged to consult the official sources for any updates or amendments.
REACH
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, known as REACH, governs the safe production, use, and marketing of chemical substances within the European Union. Its scope includes all chemical substances – whether used in industrial processes or consumer products – and applies to manufacturers, importers, and downstream users. REACH requires companies to register substances with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), assess their risks, and obtain authorisation for substances of very high concern. It also restricts or bans hazardous chemicals in specific applications, aiming to protect human health and the environment while promoting transparency and innovation in the chemical industry.
CLP Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, known as the CLP Regulation, establishes a unified framework for the classification, labelling, and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures within the European Union. Its scope includes all industrial and consumer chemicals placed on the EU market, ensuring that hazards are clearly communicated through standardized symbols and statements. The regulation aligns EU rules with the UN’s Globally Harmonized System (GHS), replaces earlier directives, and complements the REACH Regulation by promoting safe handling and informed use of chemicals across supply chains.
Regulation (EC) No 396/2005
Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC Text with EEA relevance.
This Regulation establishes, in accordance with the general principles laid down in Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, in particular the need to ensure a high level of consumer protection and harmonised Community provisions relating to maximum levels of pesticide residues in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin.
Regulation (EU) 2023/915
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 of 25 April 2023 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006
Establishes maximum levels for specific contaminants in food to safeguard public health across the European Union. It applies to all food intended for human consumption, covering various categories such as cereals, fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and processed products
Regulation (EU) 2018/848
Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007
This Regulation establishes the principles of organic production and lays down the rules concerning organic production, related certification and the use of indications referring to organic production in labelling and advertising, as well as rules on controls additional to those laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products
This Regulation establishes rules to be complied with by any cosmetic product made available on the market, in order to ensure the functioning of the internal market and a high level of protection of human health.