#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
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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
Chemical manufacturers must align their production processes with the updated EU-aligned restrictions on ozone-depleting substances as outlined in the amended Chemikalien-Ozonschichtverordnung.
Distributors of chemicals are required to report any substances that are now prohibited under the updated Chemikalien-Verbotsverordnung to the relevant regulatory authority.
Manufacturers must ensure that labeling and safety data sheets for chemicals comply with the new EU-aligned requirements as stipulated in the amended regulations.
All entities involved in the handling of affected chemical substances must undergo training related to the changes in the chemical regulations.
Technological measures must be implemented by manufacturers to minimize the release of Chemical substances that affect the ozone layer as per the new guidelines.