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CHAPTER II PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1. Overview

Summary	Regulation
Article 3 Making available on the market and free movement
Article 4 Biodegradability
Article 5 Detergents containing micro-organisms	Article 5 Detergents containing micro-organisms Detergents containing micro-organisms shall comply with the requirements set out in Annex II.
Article 6 Limitations on the content of phosphates and other phosphorus compounds	Article 6 Limitations on the content of phosphates and other phosphorus compounds Detergents listed in Annex III shall comply with the limitations on the content of phosphates and other phosphorus compounds set out in that Annex.
Article 7 Animal testing

Requirements
Source	Requirement

Standards
Source	Requirement

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