diff --git a/python-distro.spec b/python-distro.spec
index 4da906c..a1be182 100644
--- a/python-distro.spec
+++ b/python-distro.spec
@@ -47,7 +47,6 @@ for more information.
 Summary:        Linux Distribution - a Linux OS platform information API
 %{?python_provide:%python_provide python2-%{pypi_name}}
  
-Requires:       python-setuptools
 Requires:       /usr/bin/lsb_release
 
 %description -n python2-%{pypi_name}
@@ -71,7 +70,6 @@ This package provides python2 module.
 Summary:        Linux Distribution - a Linux OS platform information API
 %{?python_provide:%python_provide python3-%{pypi_name}}
  
-Requires:       python3-setuptools
 Requires:       /usr/bin/lsb_release
 
 %description -n python3-%{pypi_name}