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Industry standards guidance
Through our network of national associations, direct member companies and experts, Detergents Europe is able to draw on broad expertise to develop robust and high-quality industry guidelines and advice for use by members and right along the supply chain. Guidance is available across a wide range of issues and is constantly reviewed and updated as legislation changes. Industry guidance will also rely on scientific research and data, on for example the safety of ingredients or formulations for people and the environment.
Detergents Europe has an important role in guiding the industry in the correct interpretation of EU legislation as well as ensuring that all supply chain actors have the necessary information to comply with their legal requirements.
Guidance for sourcing & supply of ingredients & detergents
- A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Cleaning (eg raw material selection)
- Biobased guidance
- Supply chain communication (exposure assessments & sumis)
- Charter social responsibility / CSR Guidance
- Guidance for the risk assessment of enzyme-containing products for professional cleaning (2024)
- Guidance for the risk assessment of enzyme-containing consumer products (2025)
- (A.I.S.E.) in-vitro testing and (EPAA) work on alternatives to animal testing
- Risk analysis approaches for microbial ingredients in microbial-based cleaning products (2025)
- Microbial-based cleaning products for use on food contact surfaces – ACI-AISE Case study (2025)
- Microbial-based cleaning products-sprays framework – ACI-AISE Case study (2025)
Guidance for detergent manufacturers
Guidance for end users
Guidance for end of life disposal Sustainable use panels Do not flush icon Sleeve icon



