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The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration's inspection shows that almost every second online store does not comply with the rules for labeling. Although the inspection is targeted at food, the message is clear: The requirements for correct information apply [...]

The cosmetics industry is facing a significant change: the EU is expanding the list of fragrance allergens that must be declared from 26 to 82 substances. The requirements will apply from July 31, 2026. [...]

The EU's new Packaging Regulation (PPWR) significantly changes the rules of the game: Requirements for design, recyclability, materials and labelling will apply to all packaging – regardless of industry. The first deadline is [...]

The EU has updated the rules for detergents with new requirements for, among other things, microorganisms, digital labeling and biodegradability. The regulation entered into force on 22 March 2026, but [...]

White-label cosmetics are still covered by the legislation – even when production is outsourced. It is the company that markets the product and is on the label that has [...]

The EU has stepped up its efforts against dangerous non-food products, and in 2025 a record number of alerts were registered in the Safety Gate system. The number reached 4.671 – an increase of 13 [...]

ECHA's Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) has concluded that ethanol can be approved as an active substance in hand and surface disinfectants. The final decision will be taken by the European Commission based on the opinion. [...]

ECHA Forum's pilot enforcement project showed that 19% of the controlled hazardous mixtures were not reported to poison information centres. Inspectors in 18 EU/EEA countries checked 1.597 mixtures [...]

From 1 May 2026, 15 CMR-classified substances will be banned in cosmetics, while three substances may only be used under special conditions. The changes follow from EU regulations and mean that [...]

The government has sent a bill for consultation that aims to create more transparency and establish a new pricing model for producer fees under extended producer responsibility for packaging. The goal [...]

From 1 January 2026, the EU's new framework "One Substance, One Assessment" (OSOA) has come into force, with the aim of [...]

The Danish Working Environment Authority has submitted a bill that aims to simplify the rules for companies by abolishing the Product Register. The bill involves an amendment to both the Working Environment Act and the Chemicals Act, including [...]

Small and medium-sized businesses can now apply for grants for projects that support greener and more circular operations. The funds can be used, among other things, to [...]

The Minister of the Environment has established a new business forum to reduce the administrative burden of the extended producer responsibility for packaging, which came into effect on October 1, 2025. The forum [...]

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency reminds us that toys – especially those made of soft plastic – also have a kind of “expiration date”. Toys produced before 2007 may contain hormone-disrupting phthalates, which in [...]

Online shops that sell to consumers must comply with two new sets of regulations. The EU's General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) will impose stricter requirements for product information from December 2024. [...]

The European Parliament has adopted amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), postponing its entry into force and simplifying requirements for companies. Large companies will now have to comply with the rules from 30 December 2026, [...]

There have been significant changes to the Danish regulation of titanium dioxide (TiO₂), which may have implications for companies that handle or use the substance in production, formulation [...]

Producers, industrial users and suppliers of microplastics can now start reporting to ECHA. Deadline for producers and industrial users of pellets and similar products used [...]

On November 9, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency issued a press release under the headline "UV filter is endocrine disruptor", which is about the fact that the Danish Environmental Protection Agency has gained new knowledge about the UV filter Benzophenone-3 (BP-3). The press release has [...]

Sunscreen protects against the sun's rays, but some sun filters can also have a downside. The UV filter Benzophenone-3 (BP-3) is associated with damage to coral reefs, among other things, and now it is documented [...]

The government and the social partners agree that more young people should have a part-time job and are, among other things, repealing the list of prohibited machines. Instead, the employer must assess: [...]

A number of rules apply when children and young people participate in posts on social media – even when they are your own children. Here you can [...]

Denmark, together with Norway, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands, has prepared a 20-page guide to the proposal to restrict PFAS in the EU. The proposal is the most [...]

Minor errors in food labeling should not cost companies large fines in the future, says Minister of Food Jacob Jensen (V), who wants a change in practice. Read more here

The government has prepared a package of measures to reduce the costs for companies when implementing EU rules on extended producer responsibility. The package lowers the price of the fees that [...]

Increase in listeria infections in the EU prompts the Commission to introduce stricter requirements for producers of ready-to-eat foods from July 2026. See this year's zoonosis report. Read [...]

Young people under the age of 18 have been given more opportunities for part-time jobs after the rules for young people's work were changed this year. The Danish Working Environment Authority is today launching a [...]

The report shows that while customs controls continue to play a crucial role, better cooperation between customs and market surveillance authorities is key to preventing non-compliant products [...]

From store to browser: The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration is putting online marketing under scrutiny. Webshops that sell food must provide the same information about ingredients and allergens as physical stores. [...]

On August 18, 2025, the new producer responsibility for batteries came into effect. If you are covered by producer responsibility, this means that you must register on [...]

The Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) now contains 250 entries for chemicals that may harm humans or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of [...]

The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on product safety for detergents and surfactants. Read more here

The EU has just updated Annex II of the Cosmetics Regulation – and this means that several ingredients that have previously been permitted will now be completely banned in cosmetic products. [...]

A new study published by the Danish Consumer Council Think Chemistry shows that 13 out of 17 jackets purchased on Temu, Shein and Amazon contain PFAS. The high number [...]

Paper plates, pizza trays and baking paper purchased abroad are often produced with PFAS, which can be harmful to health. In Denmark, retailers have largely eliminated the problem of PFAS [...]

The Danish Parliament has just adopted stricter regulation of green marketing, which means, among other things, that from September 27, 2026, green labels will be banned if [...]

All fire-fighting foams containing PFAS will be banned throughout the EU. This is clear after the EU member states, with Danish support, adopted a proposal to ban [...]

There are many different business models for online stores, offering almost identical products at vastly different prices. But does it make any difference where you buy your products? [...]

Is transparent glue for artificial nails, eyelashes and facial decorations safe? The Danish Environmental Protection Agency is now trying to find out in a new project. Read more here

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency, together with the Danish Customs Agency, regularly seizes large shipments of illegal cosmetics from countries outside the EU. Cosmetics that may endanger the safety and health of consumers [...]

The Omnibus Simplification Package is an initiative from the Commission to ease administrative burdens by simplifying the legislation in the area of ​​sustainability, namely the CSRD, CSDDD, the Taxonomy Regulation and CBAM. Read more here

A joint Nordic control project has revealed that 71 percent of the 210 products that were controlled do not comply with chemical legislation, and in Denmark this figure is 88 percent. [...]

Only four out of ten Danish companies are aware of the new law on packaging waste, even though violations can result in fines and a police report. This is according to a study conducted by [...]

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor and can damage fertility, which has led to it being placed on the EU's list of substances of very high concern. BPA is used for [...]

Ethanol applied for in PT01 (Human hygiene), PT02 (Disinfectant and algaecide products not intended for direct application to humans or [...]

Online shopping set new records last year. But despite massive criticism of Chinese webshops, among others, many still forget the risk of dangerous chemicals in their excitement about the [...]

On 22 January 2025, the new EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) was published in the Official Journal of the EU. The Regulation replaces the previous Directive from 1994 and [...]

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has carried out checks on a number of problematic substances in cosmetic products as part of a major EU campaign. The checks focused on webshops offered by seven [...]

New law will force companies to cut down on packaging and make it easier to recycle. Read more here

Many Danes use the Nordic Ecolabel as a benchmark when choosing care products. And a full 35% of Danes want more ecolabeled care products. Now the Nordic Ecolabel is tightening the requirements, which only [...]

The ADR Convention – 2025 Edition Read the new ADR Convention here

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have published a status update on the process of restricting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) [...]

Since the start of the project, work has been carried out on a wide range of different proposals for simplifications, and so far 35 simplifications and adjustments have been implemented or are planned for soon. [...]

Updated criteria for the Nordic Ecolabel for cosmetic products have been released. The updated requirements focus on even greater sustainability and ensuring health for both consumers and [...]

New study: Danes do not know that chemicals in everyday products affect indoor climates Read more here

Dangerous chemicals found in cosmetic products Read more here

The Consumer Ombudsman publishes recommendations for companies on environmental marketing Read more here

It is popular to use milk, soy and almonds in care products, for example, but this can cause food allergies in young children. The latest research indicates that, [...]

A new executive order that will force thousands of companies to cut back on the packaging of their products is now being sent out for public consultation. The executive order means that [...]

The Consumer Ombudsman will tighten supervision of green marketing and influencer marketing targeting children and young people. After a period of having a preventive focus on guidance and [...]

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration is running a number of control campaigns right now and throughout the rest of the year. Among other things, a follow-up campaign on the labelling of pre-packaged foods and foods that are packaged [...]

On August 1, the Earth's resources for 2024 were exhausted. For the rest of the year, we use more resources than the planet can regenerate. New study [...]

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has issued an executive order for consultation regarding a general ban on PFAS in clothing, shoes and impregnation agents for textiles. The ban applies to items that are not [...]

New REACH enforcement project REF 14. Project will focus on classification, labeling and packaging of products containing hazardous mixtures. It can be, air fresheners, nicotine [...]

The Danish Working Environment Authority has just published three new guidelines on working with lifts, work platforms and lifting equipment, such as cranes and forklifts. Read more here

New Cancer Executive Order which now includes Repr. 1 substances that were previously not included Read more here

A new study from the Nordic Ecolabel shows that more than 4 out of 5 Danes feel a responsibility to choose more environmentally friendly products. But it can [...]

Greenwashing is a major concern for Danes, who are tired of being met with companies' unsubstantiated claims about environmentally friendly products. This is shown by a new study, which [...]

Mediator has as of today entered into a strategic partnership with CERTIANIA, a global player in health, sustainability, compliance, testing, inspection and certification. CERTIANIA becomes the owner of [...]

On May 16, 2024, the European Commission adopted a restriction on the siloxanes D4, D5 and D6. This measure will protect our environment by reducing up to 90% [...]

The European Parliament elections are important for the green transition, which is urgent if we are to achieve climate and environmental goals. The EU's efforts to promote a more sustainable [...]

Great Britain: Fears of swine fever in 3,4 tons of illegally imported meat Italy: 200 tons of milk and dairy products seized India: Mangoes ripened with chemicals Read more here

We need to use less packaging and make the packaging we use greener. That is why Producer Responsibility for packaging is now being implemented in Denmark. Producer responsibility is intended to encourage companies to [...]

The transition to safer and more sustainable chemicals is progressing in some areas, while in others it is just beginning. This is the result of the first joint [...]

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just published the work programme for the consideration of the PFAS restriction proposal. The PFAS restriction proposal is currently being assessed by ECHA's Scientific Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) [...]

ECHA's Enforcement Forum is preparing a project to check whether suppliers have reported hazardous chemical mixtures to poison centers. Read more here

– Use and labeling of food contact materials (FKM). Boxes, tubs, cups, containers and other types of packaging and equipment intended for contact with food must not emit unwanted chemicals. [...]

Melamine; Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (TBPH); S-(tricyclo[5.2.1.0 2,6]deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) [...]

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The Directive on increased consumer protection has now been formally adopted by the European Parliament. This means, among other things, that unsubstantiated green claims are banned, and absolute terms such as “green” or “environmentally friendly” [...]

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has found that substances that cause cancer, genetic mutations or damage reproduction are present in childcare products, such as car seats, [...]

Baby food made with apples, pears, strawberries and blueberries had the highest pesticide residues in a new test. The organization behind the study advises parents to buy organic [...]

A new prevention plan with 30 specific initiatives worth almost DKK 500 million is intended to prevent and reduce children and young people's consumption of nicotine products, tobacco and alcohol. It [...]

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency is now launching the website PFASinfo.dk with guidance for store owners who want to be a few steps ahead in phasing out PFAS. Read more here

The EU has adopted a directive that significantly lowers the EU's limit value for asbestos. After a number of years, member states will have to tighten the rules further when a new measurement method is introduced. [...]

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will enter into force on 1 October 2023. This means that companies must now submit a report with emissions data for the goods imported into the EU. [...]

Plastic particles with a size below 5 x 15 mm are prohibited in a wide range of products where there is a risk that they could be released into [...]

From 1 July 2023, you as a company will no longer receive a letter 1-12 months before the Danish Working Environment Authority comes for an inspection visit. This is as a result of [...]

One in nine cosmetic products contains hidden levels of the highly allergenic chemical formaldehyde, according to a new study from the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. Self-tanners in particular are particularly at risk. Read [...]

The legislation updates Annex III of the regulation with 56 new substances that must be indicated on the label on the INCI list if they are present in the cosmetic. [...]

We must all take part. We must avoid climate change and create better biodiversity. This is done by banning selected products that contribute to deforestation. Do you trade with [...]

The aim is to check that products, such as toys, common household items or chemicals sold online, comply with REACH restrictions. Inspectors will also check that mixtures are classified, labelled and [...]

Executive Order on the prohibition of the marketing of certain single-use plastic products, etc. and on the labeling of certain other single-use plastic products Read more here Consultation on amendments to the Environmental Protection Act (extended) [...]

Companies need to be aware of the new rules that are coming that the polluter pays. We need to be responsible for that. [...]

Maps the consequences of introducing extended producer responsibility for textiles in Denmark. It is not only at the EU level that extended percentage responsibility is on the agenda. [...]

Three new hazard classes for classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) substances and mixtures will enter into force on 20 April 2023. ECHA has published information on application dates and [...]

The European Commission has proposed a bill on marketing with green claims. This aims to clean up the jungle of green label-like symbols and claims that [...]

It is difficult to assess the safety of post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) in contact with cosmetic products due to the enormous amounts of substances that can [...]

Stress must be prevented: The Danish Working Environment Authority is ready with new guidance on unclear and conflicting requirements. The Danish Working Environment Authority is today publishing new guidance on unclear and conflicting requirements [...]

A new group of PFAS has been banned from production, marketing and use as of 25 February 2023. A group of long-chain PFAS (C9-C14 PFCA) is [...]

News about titanium dioxide, change to the limit value order Read more here

The Danish Working Environment Authority is running a campaign to ensure that safety data sheets comply with the new regulations. Read more here

The Danish Working Environment Authority will carry out a campaign in 2023 to check whether companies comply with the rules regarding the preparation of safety data sheets. The inspection will be carried out as part of the 11th. [...]

The nine new substances added to the candidate list are used, among other things, in flame retardants, paints, inks and in paper production, and they have been added to the list due to their carcinogenic, endocrine disrupting properties. [...]

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has – in collaboration with authorities from Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway – prepared and submitted a proposal for a restriction on the use of PFAS to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. [...]

CLP Consultation: Amendment to Regulation 1272/2008 with regard to hazard classes and criteria for classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures Read more here

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency's Chemicals Inspectorate has been made aware, via the EU Commission, of an American company that is specifically marketing illegal and dangerous pesticides to consumers in the EU. Read more here

Some jewelry and toys are coated to prevent or reduce nickel release to an acceptable level. However, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency's investigation shows that the coating is not always effective. [...]

On November 23, the EU Court of Justice annulled the harmonised classification of Titanium Dioxide with Carc. 2 H351. The classification is annulled because the EU Court of Justice believes that the classification is based on [...]

34 percent of the inspected food companies have used illegal mentions of nutrition and health in advertising their products. This is shown by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration's nationwide inspection of the claims regulations. [...]

The EU's food safety policy includes rules on materials in contact with food (e.g. food packaging, kitchenware and tableware, and food processing equipment). The aim of this initiative is to modernise the rules for [...]

The Environmentally Friendly Detergent project aimed to develop sustainable surfactants with an efficiency equal to or higher than the traditionally used surfactants and at the same time [...]

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency still seizes many illegal pesticides when private individuals try to import them into Denmark. It is illegal to buy pesticides abroad or through a foreign company. [...]

The more packaging waste companies produce, the more they have to pay. A broad majority in the Danish Parliament has agreed to an agreement on extended producer responsibility for packaging [...]

Consultation on draft executive order on authorization and registration of food businesses, etc. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration hereby submits a draft executive order on authorization and registration of food businesses, etc. in [...]

They are competitors in the same industry, but members of Fodernetværk meet with a focus on knowledge sharing, networking and sparring, so they can better avoid costly mistakes.

The market is hungry for quality in sustainability. We have helped Nowocoat in their work with sustainability throughout the company.

Many Danish companies underestimate how extensive it is to obtain approval for consumer brands.

It is well known that proteins in food can lead to allergies. Now the Danish Environmental Protection Agency will investigate whether food proteins in cosmetics can contribute to the development of food allergies. [...]

Spirulina and rapeseed cakes are two new foods that can lead to allergies, shows a new study from the National Food Institute of Denmark. Read more here

Consultation on draft executive order on authorization and registration of food businesses, etc. Read more here

Amendment to the Executive Order on Limit Values ​​for Substances and Materials is intended to make the rules easier to understand – Read more here

Outdoor cleaning products are being tested for harmful chemicals – Read more here

Chemical analyses and risk assessment of endocrine disruptors in products for pregnant women and children – Read more here

Draft executive order on the import and sale of highly toxic and toxic substances and mixtures, etc., on the storage and reporting of theft of certain substances and [...]

56 wild bee species are in danger of disappearing from Danish nature if we do not ensure habitats for the flying insects, according to [...]

The Danish Working Environment Authority has updated the AT guidance on the assessment of occupational injury cases involving COVID-19 due to the changed infection situation in society. Read more here

The executive orders have been amended to, among other things, update and simplify the applicable rules in the area, as well as to clarify the implementation of the EU Work Equipment Directive. Read more here

It will now be prohibited to spray with, among other things, glyphosate on a number of public and private areas. A political majority in the Danish Parliament has just passed this. Read [...]

The European Commission has revised certain information requirements for registering chemicals under REACH. Companies should start preparing as the changes will come into effect in October 2022. [...]

The products that were inspected violated at least one requirement under relevant EU chemicals legislation. The inspection resulted in more than 5000 enforcement actions. Read more here

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has assessed that there is no health risk from using them. However, it is a good idea to wash them before use. Read more [...]

Changes for Talcum. Read more here

The guidance is based on the principles that underpin all work to prevent occupational health and safety problems. Read more here

Hearing on a bill amending the Maternity and Paternity Act (Introduction of earmarked parental leave, equal sharing of the right to maternity benefits and the right to transfer maternity benefits to social parents and [...]

The Commission adopts new proposals to stop deforestation, develop sustainable waste management and create healthy soil for people, nature and climate. The proposals include: Guarantee [...]

30 million tons of plastic waste are collected every year in Europe, yet 85% of it ends up in landfills or incinerated. Now it needs to be discussed, [...]

2 new work processes are now included in the cancer executive order's list of work processes that are carcinogenic. The 2 work processes involve: Exposing the skin to mineral oils, which have previously been [...]

Stress must be prevented: The Danish Working Environment Authority is ready with new guidance on heavy workload and time pressure. The Danish Working Environment Authority is today publishing new guidance on heavy workload and time pressure. The guidance [...]

Clarity around “Safe and Sustainable-by-Design” chemicals will help the chemical industry navigate more successfully under unpredictable challenges. CEFIC has published a new article on, [...]

Reduces animal testing by using alternative data for the assessment of skin sensitization A new OECD guide informs REACH registrants on how they can use alternative data [...]

We will go to great lengths to achieve the goal! Mediator's employees have set a goal in October to walk 1.500.000 steps in the fight against cancer. [...]

The Mediator consultancy has been successful in providing new eyes for plastics companies in Denmark. Through so-called rounds, the chemistry specialists look into the companies thoroughly and investigate whether everything is in order. [...]

The new rules will come into effect from January 4, 2022 – just around the corner. Several of the additives used in tattoo inks have [...]

The first rules will already come into force on January 4, 2022. If a tattoo or permanent makeup product contains one or more substances with a [...]

A new analysis conducted by the Cosmetics & Hygiene Industry shows that Denmark can reduce the number of days of sick leave by 1,6 million days simply by keeping [...]

Commission presents toolbox of measures to address the exceptional situation and its effects The Commission has today adopted a Communication on energy prices to [...]

In the new executive order on substances from 30 September 2021, there are two new substances that will be phased out. The first will be phased out as of 5 November 2021, when [...]

If hospitals want to avoid and combat outbreaks of intestinal bacteria of the enterococcal type, it is extremely important that they comply with the contact time and concentration of the disinfectants. There are [...]

The agreement has been concluded between the Government, the social partners and KL. The agreement involves a focus on the following: Better match between unemployed people and companies. Tightened availability rules to ensure that [...]

Do you know how to classify products containing titanium dioxide? The REACH regulation has created a new guide on how to classify and label your products, which [...]

Many minor work injuries, such as a sprained ankle or a cut, are never reported, according to a new study from the Danish Labour Inspectorate. This is due, among other things, to confusion about [...]

After several years of cooperation between the Commission and the industry, the number of mobile phone charging sockets has been reduced from 30 to 3. The Commission is now proposing legislation to [...]

Two-thirds of the 25 teeth whitening products that the Danish Environmental Protection Agency investigated did not comply with the regulations in this area and half posed a risk of irritation or corrosion in the mouth. All [...]

Melamine plastic has been popular for several years, but if bamboo is added to the melamine plastic, it is not legal, the European Commission ruled in the autumn of 2020. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration subsequently  [...]

ECHA's Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) cannot conclude whether certain chemicals found in disposable baby diapers pose a risk because there is not enough scientific evidence. [...]

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency has announced new notices and a number of updates to the Approval Guidelines. The two new notices are two checklists – one for use by [...]

A new collaboration aims to ensure more recycling of plastic in construction, writes the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. The collaboration contributes to climate efforts for a green waste sector and increased circular economy. Read more [...]

Recycled plastic is in focus – now also for packaging cosmetic products. You can read more here or contact Mediator. [...]

Illegal products are seized every year from shipments to both private individuals and businesses. The Danish Chemicals Inspectorate and the Danish Customs Authority have together seized 5860 pieces of jewellery containing heavy metals such as [...]

The forum agreed that inspectors will be able to check that products comply with many different restrictions on hazardous substances under REACH. Read more [...]

What do you do if the workplace is affected by corona infection? And how do you make a contingency plan so that you are well prepared before it happens? On the Danish Working Environment Authority's website [...]

The executive order applies to work that an employer has employees perform at a foreign company or at another location outside its own business area, with the restrictions that apply. [...]

The Single-Use Plastics Executive Order and the Packaging Executive Order Prohibition of making certain single-use plastic products etc. available on the market and on the labelling of certain other single-use plastic products and Executive Order amending the [...]