Since detergents and end-user surfactants have the same use and present the same risks irrespective of the format in which they are made available on the market, economic operators making such products available on the market through refill should ensure that those products comply with the same requirements as products in individual packaging. In addition, consumers should receive the required labelling information when opting for refilled detergents, and minimum safety requirements should be set out for refill stations. The refill sale of detergents should therefore be explicitly covered by this Regulation in order to ensure a high degree of protection of human health and of the environment and a level playing field for economic operators.
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