# Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents (Text with EEA relevance), Division 3: Information on the potential recalcitrant metabolites

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Toxicity information on test liquors shall be provided. ...
If no data are available on residue identity then, depending on the potential risk and the importance and quantity of the surfactant used in detergents, the competent authority may require the manufacturer to provide it with the information referred to in point 4.2.1.
If the competent authority requires the manufacturer to provide that information and the manufacturer takes the view that the provision of that information is unnecessary, it may submit the case to the Secretary of State for a decision. The Secretary of State must:
— within 90 days of the manufacturer submitting the case, make a decision as to whether or not the provision of the information is necessary;
— take appropriate expert advice and take that advice into account when coming to a decision;
— after taking a decision, promptly communicate it to the manufacturer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/648/annex/IV/division/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2004-648/annex-IV/division-3
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