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On 29 April 2026, the European Parliament adopted its position on the Omnibus VI proposal, which aims to simplify EU chemicals legislation. The proposal was adopted with 540 votes in favour, 60 against and 45 abstentions. This follows the adoption of the draft report by the ENVI and IMCO committees’  earlier in April.

The vote confirms the Parliament’s position on the Commission’s proposal to streamline requirements across key regulatory frameworks, including the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, the Cosmetics Regulation and the Fertilising Products Regulation.

Parliament Confirms Position on Chemicals Simplification

MEPs support many of the Commission’s proposed simplification measures on the CLP Regulation, while maintaining core requirements, particularly with regard to labelling. Parliament insists that labels must remain legible for consumers and supports retaining key information elements, including supplier contact details. It also calls for hazard information to be included in advertisements for hazardous substances and mixtures.

Parliament had previously adopted the “stop-the-clock” measure to postpone the application of certain CLP requirements until 1 January 2028.

Differences on Cosmetics and CMR Substances

In the area of cosmetics, Parliament introduces several changes compared to the Commission’s proposal. Notably, MEPs favour shorter timelines for the phase-out of cosmetic products containing carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) substances and reject proposals that would permit broader exemptions based on exposure routes.

Additional provisions include stricter notification requirements for nanomaterials and clearer information obligations for distance sales.

Fertilisers Simplification Measures

In the fertilising products sector, MEPs underline the need for regulatory simplification to support EU producers and farmers, while maintaining high levels of protection. Parliament also supports a “digital-by-default” approach to improve access to information and update technical rules.

Parliament Adopts Position on ECHA Regulation

In a separate vote, Parliament adopted its position on the revision of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Regulation. The proposed changes aim to ensure that the Agency has the necessary resources and flexibility to fulfil its expanding mandate, including clearer procedures and more efficient risk assessment processes. The vote follows the Council’s adoption of its position in December 2025.

Next Steps

Following the plenary vote, the European Parliament is now ready to begin negotiations with the Council and the Commission to agree on a final text.