OpenEPCIS Detergent Vocabulary
Detergent-specific vocabulary for EU Regulation 2026/405 on Detergents and Surfactants compliance. IMPORTANT: The detergent extension properties defined here are NOT YET STANDARDISED by GS1. These are OpenEPCIS extensions for detergent DPP data that have no equivalent in GS1 standards. EPCIS 2.0 Extension: This vocabulary is a first-class EPCIS 2.0 extension per Section 12.3. Declare it using: GS1-Extensions: eudet=https://ref.openepcis.org/extensions/eu/detergent/ EU Regulation 2026/405 replaces the legacy Detergents Regulation 648/2004 and mandates Digital Product Passports for detergents. Entry into force: March 2026, full application: September 2029. Detergents are a priority product category under ESPR 2024/1781. The DPP is model-based: same manufacturer + identical formulation = one DPP (not per batch). This vocabulary provides: - Domain-specific enumerations (DetergentCategory, ProductForm, SurfactantType, etc.) - Extension properties for detergent-specific formulation and biodegradability data - INCI ingredient nomenclature support - CLP hazard classification properties - Surfactant biodegradability test results per Annex III - Microorganism disclosure per Article 19 For master data, use standard GS1 Web Vocabulary: - gs1:Product for products - gs1:Organization for supply chain actors - gs1:QuantitativeValue for measurements For shared DPP patterns, reuse from core: - oec:HazardousSubstance for CLP-classified substances - oec:OperatorInformation for economic operator data - oec:DocumentReference for safety data sheets and reports References: - EU Regulation 2026/405: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32026R0405 - ESPR 2024/1781: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1781 - Legacy Regulation 648/2004: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32004R0648
Detergent Category
Product categories for detergents and surfactants per EU 2026/405 Article 2.
EU Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 attribute. No GS1, SEMICeu, or schema.org equivalent.
Laundry Detergent
Detergent intended for washing textiles in household or commercial laundry machines.
Dishwasher Detergent
Detergent intended for automatic dishwashing machines.
Hand Dishwashing Detergent
Detergent intended for washing dishes by hand.
All-Purpose Cleaner
General surface cleaning product for household or commercial use.
Industrial Detergent
Detergent intended for industrial cleaning applications.
Institutional Detergent
Detergent intended for institutional cleaning (hospitals, schools, etc.).
Surfactant
Surface-active agent sold as a standalone product or raw material.
Product Form
Physical form of the detergent product.
Liquid
Liquid formulation.
Powder
Powder formulation.
Gel
Gel formulation.
Capsule
Water-soluble film capsule (pod) containing liquid or powder detergent.
Tablet
Compressed tablet formulation.
Sheet
Dissolvable sheet formulation.
Paste
Paste formulation.
Spray
Spray formulation.
Surfactant Type
Classification of surfactants by ionic charge per EU 2026/405 Annex III.
Anionic
Surfactant with a negatively charged hydrophilic group (e.g., LAS, SLS).
Non-Ionic
Surfactant with no ionic charge (e.g., alcohol ethoxylates).
Cationic
Surfactant with a positively charged hydrophilic group (e.g., quaternary ammonium).
Amphoteric
Surfactant that can carry positive or negative charge depending on pH (e.g., betaines).
Biodegradability Test Method
Standard test methods for ultimate aerobic biodegradability per EU 2026/405 Annex III.
ISO 14593
CO2 headspace test (ISO 14593) for ultimate aerobic biodegradability.
OECD 301B
CO2 evolution test (modified Sturm test) for ready biodegradability.
OECD 301D
Closed bottle test for ready biodegradability.
OECD 301F
Manometric respirometry test for ready biodegradability.
OECD 310
CO2 in sealed vessels test for ready biodegradability.
Ingredient Function
Functional roles of ingredients in detergent formulations.
Detergent ingredient / substance disclosure per the EU Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 (ingredient data sheet). No GS1, SEMICeu, or schema.org equivalent.
Surface-active agent providing primary cleaning action.
Builder
Water softener that enhances surfactant performance (e.g., zeolites, citrates).
Bleach
Oxidising agent for stain removal (e.g., sodium percarbonate).
Enzyme
Biological catalyst for breaking down specific stain types (protease, amylase, lipase, etc.).
Preservative
Antimicrobial agent preventing product degradation.
Fragrance
Scenting agent (parfum).
Colorant
Dye or pigment for product appearance.
Solvent
Carrier liquid (typically water or alcohol-based).
pH Adjuster
Acid or base used to control product pH.
Thickener
Viscosity modifier for product consistency.
Foam Regulator
Agent that controls foam generation (booster or suppressor).
Anti-Redeposition
Agent preventing removed soil from redepositing on surfaces.
Filler
Inert bulk material (e.g., sodium sulphate in powder detergents).
Signal Word
CLP signal words per EU Regulation 1272/2008 Article 20.
Danger
Signal word for more severe hazard categories.
Warning
Signal word for less severe hazard categories.
Detergent Product
A detergent or surfactant product subject to EU 2026/405. Use as @type alongside gs1:Product. The DPP is model-based: same manufacturer + identical formulation = one DPP.
GS1 Web Vocabulary has no detergent-specific product class.
Ingredient
A single ingredient entry in a detergent formulation, identified by INCI name with functional role and weight percentage range.
GS1 has gs1:FoodBeverageTobaccoIngredientDetails (and gs1:ingredient) but no equivalent for detergent/chemical product ingredients.
Surfactant Biodegradability
Ultimate aerobic biodegradability test result for a surfactant per EU 2026/405 Annex III. Each surfactant type in the formulation requires a separate test result.
No GS1 equivalent for chemical biodegradability test results.
Microorganism Information
Information about microorganisms intentionally added to the detergent product per Article 19. Requires species identification and strain designation.
No GS1 equivalent for microorganism disclosure in products.
Fragrance Allergen
A fragrance allergen that must be disclosed when present above the concentration threshold, identified by name and CAS number.
GS1 has gs1:hasAllergen for food allergens but no equivalent for fragrance/chemical allergens in non-food products.
The physical form of the detergent product (liquid, powder, capsule, etc.).
No GS1 equivalent for detergent form classification. gs1:productFormDescription is the closest GS1 target. gs1:consumerProductVariant does not fit: GS1 scopes it to variants that do NOT require a different GTIN, whereas liquid, powder and tablet are separate trade items.
Intended Use
Description of the product's intended use or application.
Ingredient List
List of ingredients in the detergent formulation, using INCI nomenclature.
GS1 has food ingredient patterns but no detergent ingredient list property.
Biodegradability test results for surfactants in the formulation per Annex III.
No GS1 equivalent for biodegradability test data.
Fragrance Allergens
Fragrance allergens present above the disclosure threshold.
GS1 allergen patterns are food-specific (gs1:hasAllergen).
Microorganisms
Microorganisms intentionally added to the product per Article 19.
No GS1 equivalent for microorganism disclosure.
Hazardous Substances
CLP-classified hazardous substances in the product. Reuses oec:HazardousSubstance.
Hazard Pictograms
GHS hazard pictogram codes (GHS01-GHS09) per CLP Regulation 1272/2008.
H Statements
CLP hazard statements (e.g., H302, H315, H318).
P Statements
CLP precautionary statements (e.g., P101, P102, P280).
CLP signal word (Danger or Warning) per Regulation 1272/2008.
Phosphorus Content Percent
Total elemental phosphorus content as weight percentage.
No GS1 equivalent for phosphorus content in detergents.
Phosphate Compliant
Whether the product complies with phosphorus/phosphate limits set by the regulation.
Film Biodegradable
Whether the water-soluble film (for capsules/pods) meets biodegradability requirements.
Specific to capsule/pod format detergents. No GS1 equivalent.
Film Biodegradability Percentage
Measured biodegradability of the water-soluble film as a percentage.
Recommended Dosage
Recommended dosage per use (e.g., 35 ml for medium water hardness). Uses gs1:QuantitativeValue.
Dosage Instructions
Human-readable dosage instructions including water hardness guidance.
Safety Data Sheet
Reference to the product's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Reuses oec:DocumentReference.
Biodegradability Test Report
Reference to the full biodegradability test report. Reuses oec:DocumentReference.
Functional role of the ingredient in the formulation.
Weight Percent Range
Weight percentage range using prescribed brackets (e.g., '<5%', '5-15%', '15-30%', '>=30%') per labelling requirements.
Is Surfactant
Whether this ingredient is a surfactant (relevant for biodegradability testing requirements).
Classification of the surfactant by ionic charge.
Biodegradation Percentage
Measured ultimate aerobic biodegradation as percentage (>=60% required to pass).
EU Detergents Regulation (EU) 2026/405 attribute. Specialises the cross-cutting oec:biodegradationPercentage for a single surfactant type.
Test Method
Standard test method used for the biodegradability assessment.
Test Duration Days
Duration of the biodegradability test in days (typically 28 days).
Passes Ultimate Biodegradability
Whether the surfactant passes the ultimate aerobic biodegradability test (>=60% within 28 days).
Allergen CAS Number
CAS registry number of the fragrance allergen.
Allergen Concentration
Concentration of the allergen as weight percentage.
Strain Designation
Specific strain designation or collection number.
End Product Characteristics
Description of the end product characteristics of the microorganism (enzymes produced, metabolites, etc.).