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Main sources, from 1 Jan 2025 · What is covered
Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): main sources stored. Modelled: Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890); Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 and 2015 amendment (250 W, 25 km/h) as made; General Product Safety Regulations 2005; power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and WEEE Regulations 2013 (the electronics rules applied to these categories). Not stored: GB lithium battery product-safety rules beyond the GPSR (no battery-specific instrument stored); revised consolidated text of SI 1983/1168 (only the text as first made is held, without later amendments); Pedal Cycles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1983, Road Vehicles Construction and Use for e-scooters; Northern Ireland EU battery rule application; producer compliance scheme fees; SI 2008/2164 regs. 8 to 25 and SI 2009/890 enforcement, offences and scheme-approval Parts are not covered.
reg. 15
Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied b
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied before an importer places electrical equipment on the market 16 Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried out;”
reg. 16
Test required
Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried”
reg. 18(1)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must indicate on the electrical equipment— a the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark”
reg. 19
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English, supplied by the importer
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 21
Declaration required
Importer keeps a copy of the EU declaration of conformity and the technical documentation for 10 years
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“An importer must, for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which electrical equipment is placed on the market,”
reg. 25
Must meet the conditions of When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2.”
reg. 26(1)
Test required
Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK mar
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK marking; ii is accompanied”
reg. 39(1)
Label required
The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) ap
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) applies,”
reg. 4
Must meet the conditions of reg. 4 and Schedule 1: designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives.”
reg. 5
Declaration required
Technical documentation and conformity assessment under Schedule 2, kept 10 years (reg. 7)
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“carry out the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 or have it carried out. Declaration of conformity and UK marking 6 1 Where”
reg. 6(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 38), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Where the conformity of electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2, a manufacturer must, before placing that electrical equipment on the market— a draw up a declaration of conformity in accordance with regulation 38 ( ... declaration of conformity);”
reg. 7
Declaration required
A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and ma
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and make them available for inspection by the market surveillance authority for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the electrical equipment is placed on the market.”
reg. 8(1)
Label required
ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i”
reg. 9
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 10(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 41), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Where the conformity of apparatus with the essential requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity assessment procedure, the manufacturer must, before placing the apparatus”
reg. 11
Declaration required
A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in resp
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in respect of the apparatus for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the apparatus is placed on the market.”
reg. 9
Declaration required
Technical documentation (Schedule 2 module A or Schedule 3), kept 10 years (reg. 11)
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“carry out a relevant conformity assessment procedure in respect of the apparatus or have such a procedure carried out; and b draw up— i the technical documentation referred to in Schedule 2 (module A: internal production control) or Schedule 3 (module B: EU- type examination and module C: conformity to type based on internal production control);”
reg. 13(1)
Label required
type, batch or serial number or element identifying the manufacturer; manufacturer name, registered trade name or trade mark; single postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
Before placing apparatus onto the market, a manufacturer (“M”) must ensure that the following appear on the apparatus— a a type, batch or serial number
reg. 14
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and the reg. 36 information, clear, legible and in clearly understandable English
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When placing apparatus on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in regulation 36”
reg. 17
Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place apparatus on the market unless it is in conformity with the essential requirements. Requirements that must be sat
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“An importer must not place apparatus on the market unless it is in conformity with the essential requirements. Requirements that must be satisfied before an importer places apparatus on the market 18 1 Before placing apparatus on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufacturer;”
reg. 18(1)
Test required
Before placing apparatus on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufact
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before placing apparatus on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufacturer; b the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation;”
reg. 20(1)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“An importer must, before placing apparatus on the market, ensure that the following appear on the apparatus ...— a the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of the importer;”
reg. 21(1)
Disclosure to authority
When placing apparatus on the market, an importer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When placing apparatus on the market, an importer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in regulation 36”
reg. 24
Declaration required
An importer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in respect
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“An importer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in respect of the apparatus for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the apparatus is placed on the market.”
reg. 26
Must meet the conditions of When making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2. Making
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2. Making”
- Conformity
reg. 15
Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied b
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied before an importer places electrical equipment on the market 16 Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried out;”
reg. 15 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Test
reg. 16
Test required
Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried”
reg. 16 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 18(1)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must indicate on the electrical equipment— a the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark”
reg. 18(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
reg. 19
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English, supplied by the importer
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 19 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 21
Declaration required
Importer keeps a copy of the EU declaration of conformity and the technical documentation for 10 years
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“An importer must, for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which electrical equipment is placed on the market,”
reg. 21 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 25
Must meet the conditions of When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2.”
reg. 25 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Test
reg. 26(1)
Test required
Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK mar
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK marking; ii is accompanied”
reg. 26(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 39(1)
Label required
The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) ap
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) applies,”
reg. 39(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 4
Must meet the conditions of reg. 4 and Schedule 1: designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives.”
reg. 4 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 5
Declaration required
Technical documentation and conformity assessment under Schedule 2, kept 10 years (reg. 7)
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“carry out the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 or have it carried out. Declaration of conformity and UK marking 6 1 Where”
reg. 5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 6(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 38), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Where the conformity of electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2, a manufacturer must, before placing that electrical equipment on the market— a draw up a declaration of conformity in accordance with regulation 38 ( ... declaration of conformity);”
reg. 6(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 7
Declaration required
A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and ma
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and make them available for inspection by the market surveillance authority for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the electrical equipment is placed on the market.”
reg. 7 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 8(1)
Label required
ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i”
reg. 8(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
reg. 9
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 9 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 10(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 41), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Where the conformity of apparatus with the essential requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity assessment procedure, the manufacturer must, before placing the apparatus”
reg. 10(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 11
Declaration required
A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in resp
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in respect of the apparatus for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the apparatus is placed on the market.”
reg. 11 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 9
Declaration required
Technical documentation (Schedule 2 module A or Schedule 3), kept 10 years (reg. 11)
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“carry out a relevant conformity assessment procedure in respect of the apparatus or have such a procedure carried out; and b draw up— i the technical documentation referred to in Schedule 2 (module A: internal production control) or Schedule 3 (module B: EU- type examination and module C: conformity to type based on internal production control);”
reg. 9 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 13(1)
Label required
type, batch or serial number or element identifying the manufacturer; manufacturer name, registered trade name or trade mark; single postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
Before placing apparatus onto the market, a manufacturer (“M”) must ensure that the following appear on the apparatus— a a type, batch or serial number
reg. 13(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
reg. 14
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and the reg. 36 information, clear, legible and in clearly understandable English
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When placing apparatus on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in regulation 36”
reg. 14 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 17
Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place apparatus on the market unless it is in conformity with the essential requirements. Requirements that must be sat
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“An importer must not place apparatus on the market unless it is in conformity with the essential requirements. Requirements that must be satisfied before an importer places apparatus on the market 18 1 Before placing apparatus on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufacturer;”
reg. 17 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Test
reg. 18(1)
Test required
Before placing apparatus on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufact
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before placing apparatus on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufacturer; b the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation;”
reg. 18(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 20(1)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“An importer must, before placing apparatus on the market, ensure that the following appear on the apparatus ...— a the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of the importer;”
reg. 20(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
reg. 21(1)
Disclosure to authority
When placing apparatus on the market, an importer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When placing apparatus on the market, an importer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in regulation 36”
reg. 21(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 24
Declaration required
An importer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in respect
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“An importer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in respect of the apparatus for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the apparatus is placed on the market.”
reg. 24 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 26
Must meet the conditions of When making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2. Making
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2. Making”
reg. 26 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
Gaps
Markets without rules for this category
We have no rules for this category in these markets. That doesn't mean none apply, so a check here says Not covered, never clear.
ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked
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- Coverage
- Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
Facts
What we need to know about your product
Some rules depend on details of your product. Until you tell us, a check says Needs answers and asks for what's missing.
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- Whether the listed substance or group is present
- Markets
- EU, KR, US, US-CA, US-ME, US-MN, US-NM, US-VT
- Rules
- 1,006
- Number of employees at the seller
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 972
- Economic operator role
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 139
- Radio equipment
- Markets
- EU, GB, US
- Rules
- 96
- Rated voltage v
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP
- Rules
- 36
- Mains powered
- Markets
- JP, US
- Rules
- 9
- Fcc digital device
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 7
- Button or coin cell
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 6
- Annual gross revenue usd
- Markets
- US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
- Rules
- 5
- Fcc class b digital device
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 4
- Fcc part15 device
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 2
- Whether it is sold online
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 1
- Warning label space prohibited
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Covered list component
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Whether it is a children's product
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Cpsc rule subject
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Ca gross sales usd
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons co
- Markets
- US-CO
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons md
- Markets
- US-MD
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons mn
- Markets
- US-MN
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tonnes or
- Markets
- US-OR
- Rules
- 1
- Fluorine treated container
- Markets
- US-VT
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons wa
- Markets
- US-WA
- Rules
- 1
Changes
Upcoming changes
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Show 28 upcoming changes
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Notification to New Mexico Department of Environment
The manufacturer of a product sold in New Mexico that contains an intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance must submit: a brief description of the product with its UPC, SKU or other numeric code; the purpose of each such substance; the amount of each substance by CAS number, as an exact quantity or within an approved range; the manufacturer's name and address and a contact person; and any further information the Department requests. A revision is due within 30 days of a significant change.
Exemptions (3)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The reporting duty does not apply to products exempt from the prohibitions under Section 3(A).
“The requirements of this section do not apply 2 to products that are exempt pursuant to Subsection A of 3 Section 3 of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances 4 Protection Act.”
Later deadlines (1)
1 Jan 2027: Submit the product information to the New Mexico Department of Environment.
“On or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of 19 a product sold”
Penalty
A manufacturer that violates the Act or a rule adopted under it is assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000.
“adopted pursuant to that act shall be assessed a civil 2 penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
- It contains intentionally added PFAS
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
The information must be submitted on or before January 1, 2027. The Department may extend the deadline or waive the duty where equivalent information is publicly available.
“that contains an intentionally added per- or 22 poly-fluoroalkyl substance shall submit to the department the 23 information required by Subsection A of this section”
Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)
Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.
Exemptions (2)
Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste
“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage
“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
Later deadlines (1)
31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer
“the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
Penalty
Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)
“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022
Depends on: economic operator role
Takes effect 31 Jan 2027
Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027
Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.
“All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
QR code (Annex VI Part C)
Label required
QR code giving access to the battery passport (LMT, industrial over 2 kWh, electric vehicle) or the Art. 13 information, declaration of conformity and waste-prevention information (other batteries)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
“From 18 February 2027, all batteries shall be marked with a QR code as described in Part C of Annex VI.”
Battery due diligence annual-public-report
Disclosure to consumer
Annual public report on the battery due diligence policy, including a summary of third-party verifications
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Aug 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2027
From 18 August 2027 (Art. 48(1), amended text marked M2).
“on an annual basis review and make publicly available, including on the internet, a report on its battery due diligence policy.”
- WarningUS-CAN-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CABisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CATacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAHydrochlorothiazide
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAVoriconazole
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAWelding Fumes
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- NotificationUS-NMPFAS as defined in New Mexico (US state)
Notification to New Mexico Department of Environment
The manufacturer of a product sold in New Mexico that contains an intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance must submit: a brief description of the product with its UPC, SKU or other numeric code; the purpose of each such substance; the amount of each substance by CAS number, as an exact quantity or within an approved range; the manufacturer's name and address and a contact person; and any further information the Department requests. A revision is due within 30 days of a significant change.
Exemptions (3)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
Section 3(A)(16) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
Section 3(A)(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) The reporting duty does not apply to products exempt from the prohibitions under Section 3(A).
“The requirements of this section do not apply 2 to products that are exempt pursuant to Subsection A of 3 Section 3 of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances 4 Protection Act.”
Section 5(K) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) Later deadlines (1)
1 Jan 2027: Submit the product information to the New Mexico Department of Environment.
“On or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of 19 a product sold”
Section 5(B) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) Penalty
A manufacturer that violates the Act or a rule adopted under it is assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000.
“adopted pursuant to that act shall be assessed a civil 2 penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
Section 7(A) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
- Applies when
- It contains intentionally added PFAS
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
The information must be submitted on or before January 1, 2027. The Department may extend the deadline or waive the duty where equivalent information is publicly available.
- Source
“that contains an intentionally added per- or 22 poly-fluoroalkyl substance shall submit to the department the 23 information required by Subsection A of this section”
Section 5(B) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)
- NotificationUSPFAS as defined in United States (federal)
Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)
Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.
Exemptions (2)
Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste
“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab) Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage
“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab) Later deadlines (1)
31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer
“the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
§705.20(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab) Penalty
Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)
“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
§705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 31 Jan 2027
Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027
Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.
- Source
“All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
§705.20(a) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
- LabelEU
QR code (Annex VI Part C)
Label required
QR code giving access to the battery passport (LMT, industrial over 2 kWh, electric vehicle) or the Art. 13 information, declaration of conformity and waste-prevention information (other batteries)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
- Source
“From 18 February 2027, all batteries shall be marked with a QR code as described in Part C of Annex VI.”
Art. 13(6) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- DisclosureEU
Battery due diligence annual-public-report
Disclosure to consumer
Annual public report on the battery due diligence policy, including a summary of third-party verifications
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Aug 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2027
From 18 August 2027 (Art. 48(1), amended text marked M2).
- Source
“on an annual basis review and make publicly available, including on the internet, a report on its battery due diligence policy.”
Art. 52(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Battery chargers, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
46 records dated 11 Apr 2023 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Safety Gate alerts
Car battery trickle charger
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Stand-alone battery chargers
- Safety Gate alerts
Battery charger for electric scooter - Power Charger
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Stand-alone battery chargers
- Safety Gate alerts
Battery charger
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Stand-alone battery chargers
- CPSC recalls
EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers with Rechargeable 2032 Batteries
Origin as stated: China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Stand-alone battery chargers
- CPSC recalls
Flaunt MagSafe Battery Chargers
Origin as stated: China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Stand-alone battery chargers
- Safety Gate alerts
Battery charger
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Stand-alone battery chargers
- Safety Gate alerts
Adaptor - Li-ion Battery Charger
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Stand-alone battery chargers
- Safety Gate alerts
Battery charger
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Stand-alone battery chargers
Sub-categories
Further rules in sub-categories
These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.
- Stand-alone battery chargers8 additional rules
See also
Related categories
- Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
Batteries as defined in EU Reg. 2023/1542 Art. 3(1) (stand-alone and incorporated), power banks, battery chargers, and the light electric vehicles (e-bikes, e-scooters) that carry LMT batteries, as sold to consumers and as placed on the market in EU, GB, US, KR and JP. Excluded from v0: batteries inside other consumer electronics as a product (covered in Consumer electronics and small appliances through contains_battery; only the battery-side duties here), motorcycles and cars (type-approved L-category and M/N/O vehicles other than as the destination of the battery), medical devices, toys, and military or aerospace batteries.
- Stand-alone battery chargers
Mains-powered or vehicle-powered chargers for AA/AAA cells, battery packs of tools and e-bikes (LVD/EMC marking, EU ecodesign for external power supplies where it applies, US DOE battery charger standards, KR KC, JP PSE). A charger that ships inside a device is part of that device.
- Portable batteries
Sealed batteries of 5 kg or less that are not industrial, LMT, electric-vehicle or SLI batteries (EU 2023/1542 Art. 3(9)).
- Power banks
Portable external battery chargers for phones, tablets and laptops.
- LMT batteries
Batteries designed to power wheeled light means of transport (EU 2023/1542 Art. 3(11)).
- E-bikes, e-scooters and other light electric vehicles
Complete light electric vehicles sold with an LMT battery.
- SLI batteries
Starting, lighting and ignition batteries (lead-acid, lithium) for vehicles, other means of transport and machinery (EU 2023/1542 Art. 3(12); Annex I Cd and Pb; US state lead-acid battery take-back laws).
- Industrial batteries
Batteries designed for industrial uses, stationary storage and any other battery over 5 kg that is not LMT, SLI or EV (EU 2023/1542 Art. 3(13), (15); capacity over 2 kWh triggers carbon footprint, passport and due-diligence duties). Sold to consumers only as home energy storage.
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