Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
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Batteries, e-bikes and power banks / E-bikes, e-scooters and other light electric vehicles / E-bikes and pedelecs
Bicycles with an electric motor that assists pedalling (pedelecs) or also drives on a throttle (EU Reg. 168/2013 Art. 2(2)(h) exclusion at 25 km/h and 250 W; GB Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983/2015; US 15 U.S.C. 2085 low-speed electric bicycles, 750 W and 20 mph; NYC Local Law 39 of 2023 UL 2849; KR 자전거 이용 활성화 and 도로교통법; JP 道路交通法 assist ratio). Includes the battery and charger in the box.
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Main sources, from 13 Aug 2026 · What is covered
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as consolidated on 13 Aug 2026.
European Union: main sources stored. Modelled: Reg. 2023/1542 as consolidated 2026-08-13: Annex I Hg, Cd, Pb restrictions, Art. 11 removability and replaceability, Art. 13 and Annex VI labelling, Art. 14 LMT state-of-health data, carbon footprint, passport, due diligence (as amended by 2025/1561), EPR and waste duties as in the text; Directive 2006/66 (repealed 2025-08-18) for transitional provisions only; Reg. 168/2013 L-category and pedal-assist boundary (Art. 2(2)(h)); power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC 2014/30, LVD 2014/35, RED 2014/53, RoHS 2011/65 and WEEE 2012/19 duties (the electronics rules applied to these categories). Not stored: delegated and implementing acts: 2025/606 recycling efficiency, 2025/2289 reporting, the Art. 13 labelling implementing act (not yet adopted), harmonised standards (Decision 2026/2048); for e-bikes and e-scooters: Machinery Directive and EN 15194 / EN 17128 standards (paid); national EPR registers, UN 38.3 and ADR carriage rules; enforcement, penalties and market-surveillance articles (Arts. 78 onward), Arts. 19, 21 to 37 (notified bodies), 44 to 46 and the battery-passport data model (Annex XIII) are not covered.
Operator duty importer-records
Declaration required
Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept 10 years; technical documentation available to authorities on request
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- Your role: Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
“Importers shall, for 10 years after the battery has been placed on the market, keep a copy of the EU declaration of conformity”
Operator duty importer-verification
Test required
Importer verifies before placing on the market: declaration of conformity and technical documentation drawn up, CE marking, labelling per Art. 13, documents and instructions, manufacturer identification (Art. 38(6) and (7))
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- Your role: Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
“Before placing a battery on the market, importers shall verify that:”
Operator duty manufacturer-contact
Label required
manufacturer name or trade mark; postal address with a single contact point; web and email address if available
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- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
“Manufacturers shall indicate on the battery their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark, their postal address”
Operator duty manufacturer-identification
Label required
model identification; batch or serial number or other identification element
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- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
“Manufacturers shall ensure that batteries which they place on the market bear a model identification and batch or serial number”
Operator duty manufacturer-corrective-action
Notification to market surveillance authority of the Member State where made available
Details of the non-compliance and corrective action for a battery presenting a risk
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- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
“where the battery presents a risk, manufacturers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authority of the Member State”
Manufacturer: information and documentation on request (Art. 38(10))
Disclosure to authority
All information and documentation necessary to demonstrate conformity, in a language easily understood by the authority, electronic or paper, on a reasoned request
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- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Art. 96(2)(b): Chapter VI (economic operators) applies from 18 August 2024.
“10. Manufacturers shall, further to a reasoned request from a national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity”
Operator duty manufacturer-instructions
Must meet the conditions of When placing a battery on the market or putting it into service, the manufacturer ensures that the battery is designed and manufactured in accordance with Articles 6 to 10, 12 and 14, is accompanied by instructions and safety information, and is marked and labelled in accordance with Article 13
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- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
“manufacturers shall ensure that the battery: (a) has been designed and manufactured in accordance with Articles 6 to 10 and Articles 12 and 14”
Registration in the producer register of each Member State
Registration required
Register of producers of each Member State where the battery is first made available (Art. 55)
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
“Producers shall register in the register referred to in paragraph 1.”
Art. 8(3) recycled content, recycled-cobalt
Must meet the conditions of Technical documentation shall demonstrate the minimum recovered shares of cobalt (16 %), lead (85 %), lithium (6 %) and nickel (6 %) in active materials
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- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Nickel-metal hydride or Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Aug 2036
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2036
From 18 August 2036 (Art. 8(3)).
“(a) 26 % cobalt;”
Art. 8(3) recycled content, recycled-lead
Must meet the conditions of Technical documentation shall demonstrate the minimum recovered shares of cobalt (16 %), lead (85 %), lithium (6 %) and nickel (6 %) in active materials
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- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Nickel-metal hydride or Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Aug 2036
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2036
From 18 August 2036 (Art. 8(3)).
“(b) 85 % lead;”
Art. 8(3) recycled content, recycled-lithium
Must meet the conditions of Technical documentation shall demonstrate the minimum recovered shares of cobalt (16 %), lead (85 %), lithium (6 %) and nickel (6 %) in active materials
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- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Nickel-metal hydride or Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Aug 2036
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2036
From 18 August 2036 (Art. 8(3)).
“(c) 12 % lithium;”
Art. 8(3) recycled content, recycled-nickel
Must meet the conditions of Technical documentation shall demonstrate the minimum recovered shares of cobalt (16 %), lead (85 %), lithium (6 %) and nickel (6 %) in active materials
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- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Nickel-metal hydride or Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Aug 2036
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2036
From 18 August 2036 (Art. 8(3)).
“(d) 15 % nickel.”
Recycled content documentation (Art. 8(1))
Disclosure to authority
Documentation accompanying the battery with the percentage share of cobalt, lithium, nickel (active materials) and lead recovered from waste, per battery model per year per plant
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- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Nickel-metal hydride or Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Aug 2033
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2033
“The first subparagraph shall apply from 18 August 2033 to LMT batteries that contain cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel in active materials.”
Art. 11 design for removal
Must meet the conditions of Appliances are designed so that waste batteries and accumulators can be readily removed (by the end-user, or where not, by independent qualified professionals)
Exemptions (1)
Art. 11 second paragraph: not where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery is required
“The provisions set out in the first paragraph shall not apply where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery or accumulator is required.”
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- Contains a battery
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery is incorporated in an appliance or vehicle
Depends on: contains battery, economic operator role, battery incorporated in appliance
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Member States apply the Directive by 26 September 2008 (Art. 26); Reg. 2023/1542 Art. 95(a): Art. 11 continues to apply until 18 February 2027; the last day it applies is 17 February 2027.
“Member States shall ensure that manufacturers design appliances in such a way that waste batteries and accumulators can be readily removed.”
Art. 11 removal instructions
Disclosure to consumer
Instructions on how the incorporated batteries and accumulators can be safely removed by the end-user or by independent qualified professionals; where appropriate, the types of battery incorporated
Exemptions (1)
Art. 11 second paragraph: not where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery is required
“The provisions set out in the first paragraph shall not apply where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery or accumulator is required.”
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- Contains a battery
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery is incorporated in an appliance or vehicle
Depends on: contains battery, economic operator role, battery incorporated in appliance
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Member States apply the Directive by 26 September 2008 (Art. 26); Reg. 2023/1542 Art. 95(a): Art. 11 continues to apply until 18 February 2027; the last day it applies is 17 February 2027.
“Appliances in which batteries and accumulators are incorporated shall be accompanied by instructions on how those batteries and accumulators can be safely removed by either the end-user or by independent qualified professionals.”
Art. 10(2)
Test required
2. Before making apparatus available on the market distributors shall verify that the apparatus bears the CE marking, that it is accompanied
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“2. Before making apparatus available on the market distributors shall verify that the apparatus bears the CE marking, that it is accompanied by the required”
Art. 17(1)
Label required
1. The CE marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the apparatus or to its data plate. Where that is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the apparatus, it shall be affixed to the packaging and to the accompanying documents.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“1. The CE marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the apparatus or to its data plate. Where that is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the apparatus, it shall be affixed to the packaging and to the accompanying documents.”
Art. 6
Must meet the conditions of Art. 6 and Annex I essential requirements (electromagnetic disturbance and immunity)
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- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force since 20 Apr 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Apr 2016
See the published text.
“The equipment shall meet the essential requirements set out in Annex I.”
Art. 7(1)
Must meet the conditions of 1. When placing their apparatus on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that they have been designed and manufactured in accordance with t
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“1. When placing their apparatus on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that they have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential requirements set”
Art. 7(2)
Declaration required
EU declaration of conformity, kept 10 years
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“Where compliance of apparatus with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity and affix”
Art. 7(3)
Declaration required
3. Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for 10 years after the apparatus has been place
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“3. Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for 10 years after the apparatus has been placed on the market.”
Art. 7(5)
Label required
type, batch or serial number or other identification element
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“5. Manufacturers shall ensure that apparatus which they have placed on the market bear a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing their”
Art. 7(6)
Label required
manufacturer name, registered trade name or trade mark; single postal contact address
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“6. Manufacturers shall indicate, on the apparatus, their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the apparatus.”
Art. 7(7)
Disclosure to authority
7. Manufacturers shall ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in Article 18 in a language
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“7. Manufacturers shall ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in Article 18 in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned.”
Art. 9(2)
Test required
2. Before placing apparatus on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“2. Before placing apparatus on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 14 has been carried out”
- Declaration
Operator duty importer-records
Declaration required
Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept 10 years; technical documentation available to authorities on request
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- Applies when
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
- Source
“Importers shall, for 10 years after the battery has been placed on the market, keep a copy of the EU declaration of conformity”
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- Test
Operator duty importer-verification
Test required
Importer verifies before placing on the market: declaration of conformity and technical documentation drawn up, CE marking, labelling per Art. 13, documents and instructions, manufacturer identification (Art. 38(6) and (7))
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- Applies when
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
- Source
“Before placing a battery on the market, importers shall verify that:”
Art. 41(2) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Operator duty manufacturer-contact
Label required
manufacturer name or trade mark; postal address with a single contact point; web and email address if available
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
- Source
“Manufacturers shall indicate on the battery their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark, their postal address”
Art. 38(7) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Operator duty manufacturer-identification
Label required
model identification; batch or serial number or other identification element
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
- Source
“Manufacturers shall ensure that batteries which they place on the market bear a model identification and batch or serial number”
Art. 38(6) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Notification
Operator duty manufacturer-corrective-action
Notification to market surveillance authority of the Member State where made available
Details of the non-compliance and corrective action for a battery presenting a risk
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
- Source
“where the battery presents a risk, manufacturers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authority of the Member State”
Art. 38(9) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Manufacturer: information and documentation on request (Art. 38(10))
Disclosure to authority
All information and documentation necessary to demonstrate conformity, in a language easily understood by the authority, electronic or paper, on a reasoned request
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Art. 96(2)(b): Chapter VI (economic operators) applies from 18 August 2024.
- Source
“10. Manufacturers shall, further to a reasoned request from a national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity”
Art. 38(10) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Operator duty manufacturer-instructions
Must meet the conditions of When placing a battery on the market or putting it into service, the manufacturer ensures that the battery is designed and manufactured in accordance with Articles 6 to 10, 12 and 14, is accompanied by instructions and safety information, and is marked and labelled in accordance with Article 13
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
Chapter VI applies from 18 August 2024 (Art. 96(2)(b)).
- Source
“manufacturers shall ensure that the battery: (a) has been designed and manufactured in accordance with Articles 6 to 10 and Articles 12 and 14”
Art. 38(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Registration
Registration in the producer register of each Member State
Registration required
Register of producers of each Member State where the battery is first made available (Art. 55)
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
- Source
“Producers shall register in the register referred to in paragraph 1.”
Art. 55(2) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 8(3) recycled content, recycled-cobalt
Must meet the conditions of Technical documentation shall demonstrate the minimum recovered shares of cobalt (16 %), lead (85 %), lithium (6 %) and nickel (6 %) in active materials
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- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Nickel-metal hydride or Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Aug 2036
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2036
From 18 August 2036 (Art. 8(3)).
- Source
“(a) 26 % cobalt;”
Art. 8(3) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 8(3) recycled content, recycled-lead
Must meet the conditions of Technical documentation shall demonstrate the minimum recovered shares of cobalt (16 %), lead (85 %), lithium (6 %) and nickel (6 %) in active materials
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- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Nickel-metal hydride or Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Aug 2036
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2036
From 18 August 2036 (Art. 8(3)).
- Source
“(b) 85 % lead;”
Art. 8(3) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 8(3) recycled content, recycled-lithium
Must meet the conditions of Technical documentation shall demonstrate the minimum recovered shares of cobalt (16 %), lead (85 %), lithium (6 %) and nickel (6 %) in active materials
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- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Nickel-metal hydride or Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Aug 2036
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2036
From 18 August 2036 (Art. 8(3)).
- Source
“(c) 12 % lithium;”
Art. 8(3) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 8(3) recycled content, recycled-nickel
Must meet the conditions of Technical documentation shall demonstrate the minimum recovered shares of cobalt (16 %), lead (85 %), lithium (6 %) and nickel (6 %) in active materials
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- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Nickel-metal hydride or Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Aug 2036
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2036
From 18 August 2036 (Art. 8(3)).
- Source
“(d) 15 % nickel.”
Art. 8(3) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Recycled content documentation (Art. 8(1))
Disclosure to authority
Documentation accompanying the battery with the percentage share of cobalt, lithium, nickel (active materials) and lead recovered from waste, per battery model per year per plant
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- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Nickel-metal hydride or Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: battery chemistry, economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Aug 2033
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2033
- Source
“The first subparagraph shall apply from 18 August 2033 to LMT batteries that contain cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel in active materials.”
Art. 8(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 11 design for removal
Must meet the conditions of Appliances are designed so that waste batteries and accumulators can be readily removed (by the end-user, or where not, by independent qualified professionals)
Exemptions (1)
Art. 11 second paragraph: not where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery is required
“The provisions set out in the first paragraph shall not apply where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery or accumulator is required.”
Art. 11 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2006/66/EC(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 4 Jul 2018. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006L0066-20180704 from the Publications Office, the last one published; the Directive is repealed by Regulation 2023/1542 from 2025-08-18 except transitional provisions.
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery is incorporated in an appliance or vehicle
Depends on: contains battery, economic operator role, battery incorporated in appliance
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Member States apply the Directive by 26 September 2008 (Art. 26); Reg. 2023/1542 Art. 95(a): Art. 11 continues to apply until 18 February 2027; the last day it applies is 17 February 2027.
- Source
“Member States shall ensure that manufacturers design appliances in such a way that waste batteries and accumulators can be readily removed.”
Art. 11 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2006/66/EC(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Art. 11 removal instructions
Disclosure to consumer
Instructions on how the incorporated batteries and accumulators can be safely removed by the end-user or by independent qualified professionals; where appropriate, the types of battery incorporated
Exemptions (1)
Art. 11 second paragraph: not where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery is required
“The provisions set out in the first paragraph shall not apply where, for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons, continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery or accumulator is required.”
Art. 11 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2006/66/EC(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 4 Jul 2018. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006L0066-20180704 from the Publications Office, the last one published; the Directive is repealed by Regulation 2023/1542 from 2025-08-18 except transitional provisions.
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery is incorporated in an appliance or vehicle
Depends on: contains battery, economic operator role, battery incorporated in appliance
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Member States apply the Directive by 26 September 2008 (Art. 26); Reg. 2023/1542 Art. 95(a): Art. 11 continues to apply until 18 February 2027; the last day it applies is 17 February 2027.
- Source
“Appliances in which batteries and accumulators are incorporated shall be accompanied by instructions on how those batteries and accumulators can be safely removed by either the end-user or by independent qualified professionals.”
Art. 11 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2006/66/EC(opens in a new tab)
- Test
Art. 10(2)
Test required
2. Before making apparatus available on the market distributors shall verify that the apparatus bears the CE marking, that it is accompanied
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“2. Before making apparatus available on the market distributors shall verify that the apparatus bears the CE marking, that it is accompanied by the required”
Art. 10(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/30/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 17(1)
Label required
1. The CE marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the apparatus or to its data plate. Where that is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the apparatus, it shall be affixed to the packaging and to the accompanying documents.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“1. The CE marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the apparatus or to its data plate. Where that is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the apparatus, it shall be affixed to the packaging and to the accompanying documents.”
Art. 17(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/30/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 6
Must meet the conditions of Art. 6 and Annex I essential requirements (electromagnetic disturbance and immunity)
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force since 20 Apr 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Apr 2016
See the published text.
- Source
“The equipment shall meet the essential requirements set out in Annex I.”
Art. 6 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/30/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 7(1)
Must meet the conditions of 1. When placing their apparatus on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that they have been designed and manufactured in accordance with t
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“1. When placing their apparatus on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that they have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential requirements set”
Art. 7(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/30/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
Art. 7(2)
Declaration required
EU declaration of conformity, kept 10 years
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“Where compliance of apparatus with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity and affix”
Art. 7(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/30/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
Art. 7(3)
Declaration required
3. Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for 10 years after the apparatus has been place
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“3. Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for 10 years after the apparatus has been placed on the market.”
Art. 7(3) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/30/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 7(5)
Label required
type, batch or serial number or other identification element
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02014L0030-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“5. Manufacturers shall ensure that apparatus which they have placed on the market bear a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing their”
Art. 7(5) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/30/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 7(6)
Label required
manufacturer name, registered trade name or trade mark; single postal contact address
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02014L0030-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“6. Manufacturers shall indicate, on the apparatus, their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the apparatus.”
Art. 7(6) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/30/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Art. 7(7)
Disclosure to authority
7. Manufacturers shall ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in Article 18 in a language
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02014L0030-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“7. Manufacturers shall ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in Article 18 in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned.”
Art. 7(7) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/30/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Test
Art. 9(2)
Test required
2. Before placing apparatus on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02014L0030-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-04-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“2. Before placing apparatus on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 14 has been carried out”
Art. 9(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/30/EU(opens in a new tab)
Gaps
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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
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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, GB, KR, US, US-CA, US-ME, US-MN, US-NM, US-VT
- Rules
- 1,015
- Number of employees at the seller
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 972
- Economic operator role
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR, US, US-CA, US-OR
- Rules
- 200
- Pedal assist only
- Markets
- EU, JP, KR
- Rules
- 101
- Motor rated continuous power w
- Markets
- EU, US
- Rules
- 88
- Motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Markets
- EU, KR
- Rules
- 84
- Battery chemistry
- Markets
- EU, JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 42
- Radio equipment
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 40
- Contains battery
- Markets
- EU, JP, US-ME, US-MN, US-NY, US-VT, US-WA
- Rules
- 26
- Max speed motor only kmh
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 21
- Vehicle weight kg
- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 17
- Battery nominal voltage v
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 14
- Rechargeable
- Markets
- JP, US
- Rules
- 14
- Button or coin cell
- Markets
- GB, US
- Rules
- 9
- Cell volumetric energy density wh per l
- Markets
- JP
- Rules
- 7
- Battery incorporated in appliance
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 6
- Annual gross revenue usd
- Markets
- US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
- Rules
- 5
- Whether it is sold online
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 4
- Contains lithium
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 3
- Internet connectable
- Markets
- US-CA, US-OR
- Rules
- 3
- Sold in new york city
- Markets
- US-NY
- Rules
- 2
- Distance sale to other member state
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 1
- Battery category
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 1
- Warning label space prohibited
- 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
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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”
The producer of a covered battery or a product containing or packaged with one participates in, and funds, an approved Washington battery stewardship plan before selling it in or into Washington
Must meet the conditions of Producer participation (RCW 70A.555.020): beginning January 1, 2027, each producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in or into Washington must participate in an approved battery stewardship plan through participation in and funding of a battery stewardship organization; a producer that does not may not sell them in or into Washington. A producer of a battery-containing product whose only batteries are supplied by a producer that has joined a registered stewardship organization is not the producer (70A.555.010(14)).
Exemptions (2)
A battery in a battery-containing product that is not intended or designed to be easily removable (removable by the user with no more than commonly used household tools) is not a covered battery.
“(v) A battery in a battery-containing product that is not intended or designed to be easily removable from the battery-containing product.”
A covered electronic product under an approved chapter 70A.500 RCW plan is not a battery-containing product.
(b) A "battery-containing product" does not include a covered electronic product under an approved plan implemented under chapter 70A.500 RCW.
Official text, current to 27 Oct 2026. Current text of chapter 70A.555 RCW (2023 c 434).
- Contains a battery
- It contains or is packaged with a covered battery (a portable battery or, beginning January 1, 2029, a medium format battery, RCW 70A.555.010(1)(a), (5)(a)); a battery that is not intended or designed to be easily removable from the battery-containing product is not a covered battery (70A.555.010(5)(b)(v)), and you are its producer (70A.555.010(14))
Depends on: contains battery
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Stated: “Beginning January 1, 2027” (70A.555.020).
“(1) Each producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in or into the state of Washington shall participate in an approved Washington state battery stewardship plan through participation in and appropriate funding of a battery stewardship organization; and”
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.”
Art. 77(10)
Registration required
Unique identifier of the battery passport uploaded to the registry referred to in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781
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 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
“The economic operator placing the battery on the market or putting it into service shall upload the unique identifier in the registry referred to in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781”
- 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)
- ConformityUS-WA
The producer of a covered battery or a product containing or packaged with one participates in, and funds, an approved Washington battery stewardship plan before selling it in or into Washington
Must meet the conditions of Producer participation (RCW 70A.555.020): beginning January 1, 2027, each producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in or into Washington must participate in an approved battery stewardship plan through participation in and funding of a battery stewardship organization; a producer that does not may not sell them in or into Washington. A producer of a battery-containing product whose only batteries are supplied by a producer that has joined a registered stewardship organization is not the producer (70A.555.010(14)).
Exemptions (2)
A battery in a battery-containing product that is not intended or designed to be easily removable (removable by the user with no more than commonly used household tools) is not a covered battery.
“(v) A battery in a battery-containing product that is not intended or designed to be easily removable from the battery-containing product.”
RCW 70A.555.010(5)(b)(v) · fetched 2026-10-27Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.555.020(opens in a new tab) A covered electronic product under an approved chapter 70A.500 RCW plan is not a battery-containing product.
(b) A "battery-containing product" does not include a covered electronic product under an approved plan implemented under chapter 70A.500 RCW.
RCW 70A.555.010(1)(b) · fetched 2026-10-27Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.555.020(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Oct 2026. Current text of chapter 70A.555 RCW (2023 c 434).
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- It contains or is packaged with a covered battery (a portable battery or, beginning January 1, 2029, a medium format battery, RCW 70A.555.010(1)(a), (5)(a)); a battery that is not intended or designed to be easily removable from the battery-containing product is not a covered battery (70A.555.010(5)(b)(v)), and you are its producer (70A.555.010(14))
Depends on: contains battery
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Stated: “Beginning January 1, 2027” (70A.555.020).
- Source
“(1) Each producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in or into the state of Washington shall participate in an approved Washington state battery stewardship plan through participation in and appropriate funding of a battery stewardship organization; and”
RCW 70A.555.020(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-27Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.555.020(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)
- RegistrationEU
Art. 77(10)
Registration required
Unique identifier of the battery passport uploaded to the registry referred to in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781
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 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
- Source
“The economic operator placing the battery on the market or putting it into service shall upload the unique identifier in the registry referred to in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781”
Art. 77(10) · 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 E-bikes and pedelecs, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
68 records dated 10 Feb 2023 to 30 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric bicycle - Electric Bike
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- E-bikes and pedelecs
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric bicycle - E-Bike
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- E-bikes and pedelecs
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric bicycle - Electric Bike
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- E-bikes and pedelecs
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric bicycle
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- E-bikes and pedelecs
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric bicycle - Wu Xi Dpower Electronic Co Ltd Electric Mountain Bike
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- E-bikes and pedelecs
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric bicycle
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- E-bikes and pedelecs
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric bicycle - Electric Bike, V20 PRO
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- E-bikes and pedelecs
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric tricycle
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- E-bikes and pedelecs
See also
Related categories
- E-bikes, e-scooters and other light electric vehicles
Complete light electric vehicles sold with an LMT battery.
- E-scooters (stand-up)
Stand-up electric kick scooters with a motor and no pedals (EU: personal light electric vehicle outside Reg. 168/2013 under EN 17128; GB not road-legal; NYC Local Law 39 of 2023 UL 2272; KR 개인형 이동장치; JP 特定小型原動機付自転車).
- Hoverboards, e-skateboards and other personal e-mobility
Self-balancing boards, e-skateboards, electric unicycles and similar powered personal transporters (UL 2272 in US; CPSC hoverboard recalls; EU LVD, EMC and EN 17128 where it applies).
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