EU legislation: Nonyl phenols and ethoxylates

If you export products in which manufacture Nonyl Phenols (NP) and Nonyl Phenol Ethoxylates (NPEs) are used, you have to take into account the EU restrictions on the use of these substances. Examples of such products are: detergent formulations, pesticides, leather, textile, wool, metal and cosmetic products.

This document provides information on the restrictions and allowed applications.

Please note that the restriction on the use of NP and NPEs in products is limited to EU territory. However, EU buyers may require you not to use the substances in your production process to prevent concentrations of NPE or NPE present in the products.