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#BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 108Regulation on Adapting National Chemical Regulations to EU Law by Amending the Chemical Ozone Layer Regulation and the Chemical Prohibition Regulation of April 21, 2026

🇩🇪Germany··Other·Medium Impact·Gazette #108·View source ↗

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This regulation updates Germany's chemical laws to align with EU standards by amending existing laws on the ozone layer and chemical prohibitions. It primarily affects chemical manufacturers and distributors, requiring them to comply with new EU-aligned restrictions and reporting mandates.

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Key Changes

  • Aligns national chemical regulations with EU standards
  • Updates existing laws on ozone protection
  • Introduces new reporting requirements for chemical companies

Obligations

What this law requires

critical

Chemical manufacturers must align their production processes with the updated EU-aligned restrictions on ozone-depleting substances as outlined in the amended Chemikalien-Ozonschichtverordnung.

chemical manufacturers
operational
high

Distributors of chemicals are required to report any substances that are now prohibited under the updated Chemikalien-Verbotsverordnung to the relevant regulatory authority.

chemical distributors
reporting
medium

Manufacturers must ensure that labeling and safety data sheets for chemicals comply with the new EU-aligned requirements as stipulated in the amended regulations.

chemical manufacturers
operational
medium

All entities involved in the handling of affected chemical substances must undergo training related to the changes in the chemical regulations.

chemical handlerschemical manufacturerschemical distributors
Within 6 months of regulation enactment.
operational
high

Technological measures must be implemented by manufacturers to minimize the release of Chemical substances that affect the ozone layer as per the new guidelines.

chemical manufacturers
operational

Affected Parties

Chemical manufacturersChemical distributors

Tags

EU compliance,chemical regulations,environmental protection