Regulation (EU) 2026/405 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2026 on detergents and surfactants, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 648/2004

Overview

The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) is a standing committee of the NI Assembly established under the Schedule 6B to the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

The DSC’s purpose is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Windsor Framework. The Committee’s functions include:

• examining and considering new EU acts and replacement EU acts;
• conducting inquiries and publishing reports in relation to replacement EU acts;
• engaging with businesses, civil society and others in relation to replacement EU acts;
• engaging with the UK Government in relation to replacement EU acts;
• engaging with Ministers of Northern Ireland departments and the NI Executive in relation to replacement EU acts;
• dealing with other matters (including legislative proposals which may become new EU acts or replacement EU acts) which the Committee considers to be connected with its purpose or other functions.

Read more about the Committee process here

Why your views matter

The Committee is carrying out an inquiry into Regulation (EU) 2026/405 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2026 on detergents and surfactants, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 648/2004

As part of its inquiry, the DSC is seeking your views on whether applying/not applying the act would have a significant negative impact specific to everyday life of communities in Northern Ireland in a way that is liable to persist.

The Committee wants to hear the views of representatives of business and civil society affected by the EU act, or would be so affected if the act enters into force.

It is open to any organisation or individual to respond. 

All relevant documents can be found here.

The Northern Ireland Assembly uses Citizen Space in its calls for evidence. However, if you are unable to access Citizen Space or need to provide your response in an alternative format, please contact the committee office at: windsorframework.committee@niassembly.gov.uk.