European Parliament Committees Advance Omnibus VI Proposal to Simplify EU Chemicals Legislation

On 15 April 2026, the European Parliament’s Committees on Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) and Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) adopted their joint draft report on the Omnibus VI proposal (2025/0531(COD)), marking a key step in the legislative process to simplify EU chemicals legislation.

Committee Agreement Marks Key Step

The proposal, originally presented by the European Commission in July 2025, aims to streamline requirements under several key regulatory frameworks, including the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation, the Cosmetics Regulation and the Fertilising Products Regulation. This initiative is part of the EU’s broader effort to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining a high level of protection for human health and the environment.

The adoption follows the consideration of amendments tabled earlier in 2026 and marks a key step in establishing the European Parliament’s position ahead of plenary consideration.

Focus on Simplification of Chemicals Rules

The Omnibus VI proposal introduces a range of simplification measures, including adjustments to labelling requirements, alignment of information obligations across legislative frameworks, and the introduction of transitional periods to facilitate implementation.

In order to avoid potential implementation issues while the broader Omnibus VI reform is still under negotiation, the EU has adopted a temporary “stop-the-clock” measure, delaying the application of certain CLP requirements, including label formatting and advertising obligations to 1 January 2028.

Next Steps in the Legislative Process

The committee vote represents an important procedural milestone, establishing the European Parliament’s position ahead of plenary consideration and subsequent interinstitutional negotiations with the Council and the Commission.