Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
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Batteries, e-bikes and power banks / Power banks
Portable external battery chargers for phones, tablets and laptops.
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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footprint, passport, due diligence (as amended by 2025/1561), EPR and waste duties as in the text; Directive 2006/66 (repealed 2025-08-18) for transitional provisions only; Reg. 168/2013 L-category and pedal-assist boundary (Art. 2(2)(h)); power banks and battery chargers as electrical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.
Art. 6(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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
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 electrical equipment which they have placed on the market bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing”
Art. 6(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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
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 electrical equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can”
Art. 6(7)
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers, as determined by the Member State
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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
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 electrical equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers”
Art. 6(8)
Notification to competent national authorities of the Member States where the equipment was made available
non-compliance and corrective measures taken, where the equipment presents a risk
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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
In force since 20 Apr 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Apr 2016
See the published text.
“where the electrical equipment presents a risk, manufacturers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the electrical equipment available on the market”
Art. 8(2)
Test required
2. Before placing electrical equipment on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been ca
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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
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 electrical equipment on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer. They”
Art. 8(3)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal 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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
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. Importers shall indicate on the electrical equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can”
Art. 8(4)
Disclosure to authority
4. Importers shall ensure that the electrical equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be eas
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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
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.
“4. Importers shall ensure that the electrical equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers”
Art. 8(8)
Declaration required
Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept by importers for 10 years
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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
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.
“8. Importers shall, for 10 years after the electrical equipment has been placed on the market, keep a copy of the EU declaration of conformity”
Art. 9(2)
Test required
2. Before making electrical equipment available on the market distributors shall verify that the electrical equipment bears the CE marking,
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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
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 electrical equipment available on the market distributors shall verify that the electrical equipment bears the CE marking, that it is accompanied by the required documents and by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the Member State in which the electrical equipment is to be made available on the market, and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 6(5) and (6) and Article 8(3) respectively.”
Art. 10(1)
Must meet the conditions of 1. When placing their radio equipment on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance wit
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“1. When placing their radio equipment on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential requirements”
Art. 10(3)
Declaration required
EU declaration of conformity (Annex VI) kept 10 years
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“Where compliance of radio equipment with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by that conformity assessment procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity and affix the CE marking.”
Art. 10(4)
Declaration required
4. Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for 10 years after the radio equipment has been
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“4. Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for 10 years after the radio equipment has been placed on the market.”
Art. 10(9)
Declaration required
Copy of the EU declaration of conformity, or simplified declaration with internet address, accompanying each item
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“9. Manufacturers shall ensure that each item of radio equipment is accompanied by a copy of the EU declaration of conformity or by a simplified”
Art. 10(6)
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“6. Manufacturers shall ensure that radio equipment which they have placed on the market bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing”
Art. 10(7)
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“7. Manufacturers shall indicate on the radio equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can”
Art. 10(8)
Disclosure to consumer
frequency band(s) in which the equipment operates and maximum radio-frequency power transmitted, in the instructions
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“8. Manufacturers shall ensure that the radio equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information. Instructions shall include the information required to use radio equipment”
Art. 12(2)
Test required
2. Before placing radio equipment on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure referred to in A
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“2. Before placing radio equipment on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 17 has been carried”
Art. 12(3)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal 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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“3. Importers shall indicate on the radio equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can”
Art. 12(4)
Disclosure to authority
4. Importers shall ensure that the radio equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily u
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“4. Importers shall ensure that the radio equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers”
Art. 12(8)
Declaration required
Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept by importers for 10 years
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“8. Importers shall, for 10 years after the radio equipment has been placed on the market, keep a copy of the EU declaration of conformity”
Art. 13(2)
Test required
2. Before making radio equipment available on the market distributors shall verify that the radio equipment bears the CE marking, that it is
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“2. Before making radio equipment available on the market distributors shall verify that the radio equipment bears the CE marking, that it is accompanied by the documents required by this Directive and by the instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the Member State in which the radio equipment is to be made available on the market, and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 10(2) and (6) to (10) and Article 12(3) respectively.”
Art. 20(1)
Label required
CE marking visibly, legibly and indelibly on the radio equipment or its data plate (on the packaging and accompanying documents where that is not possible)
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Sends or receives radio signals
Depends on: radio equipment
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (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 radio equipment or to its data plate, unless that is not possible”
Art. 10(a)
Test required
(a) when making an EEE available on the market, distributors act with due care in relation to the requirements applicable in particular by v
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.
“(a) when making an EEE available on the market, distributors act with due care in relation to the requirements applicable in particular by verifying that the EEE bears the CE marking, that it is accompanied by the required documents in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the Member State in which the EEE is to be made available on the market, and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in points (g) and (h) of Article 7 and in point (d) of Article 9;”
Art. 15(1)
Label required
1. The CE marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the finished EEE or to its data plate. Where that is not possible
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Every product in the category
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.
“1. The CE marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the finished EEE or to its data plate. Where that is not possible”
Art. 7(a)
Must meet the conditions of (a) when placing EEE on the market, manufacturers ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements set
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.
“(a) when placing EEE on the market, manufacturers ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements set out in Article”
- Label
Art. 6(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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
- 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 electrical equipment which they have placed on the market bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing”
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- Label
Art. 6(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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
- 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 electrical equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can”
Art. 6(6) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/35/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Art. 6(7)
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by consumers, as determined by the Member State
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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
- 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 electrical equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers”
Art. 6(7) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/35/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Notification
Art. 6(8)
Notification to competent national authorities of the Member States where the equipment was made available
non-compliance and corrective measures taken, where the equipment presents a risk
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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
- 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
“where the electrical equipment presents a risk, manufacturers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the electrical equipment available on the market”
Art. 6(8) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/35/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Test
Art. 8(2)
Test required
2. Before placing electrical equipment on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been ca
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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
- 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 electrical equipment on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure has been carried out by the manufacturer. They”
Art. 8(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/35/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 8(3)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal 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 02014L0035-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
- 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. Importers shall indicate on the electrical equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can”
Art. 8(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/35/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Art. 8(4)
Disclosure to authority
4. Importers shall ensure that the electrical equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be eas
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: Importer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
- 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
“4. Importers shall ensure that the electrical equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers”
Art. 8(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/35/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
Art. 8(8)
Declaration required
Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept by importers for 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: Importer
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
- 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
“8. Importers shall, for 10 years after the electrical equipment has been placed on the market, keep a copy of the EU declaration of conformity”
Art. 8(8) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/35/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Test
Art. 9(2)
Test required
2. Before making electrical equipment available on the market distributors shall verify that the electrical equipment bears the CE marking,
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
- Battery nominal voltage at least 75 V
- Battery nominal voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role, battery nominal voltage v
- 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 electrical equipment available on the market distributors shall verify that the electrical equipment bears the CE marking, that it is accompanied by the required documents and by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the Member State in which the electrical equipment is to be made available on the market, and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 6(5) and (6) and Article 8(3) respectively.”
Art. 9(2) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/35/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 10(1)
Must meet the conditions of 1. When placing their radio equipment on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance wit
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“1. When placing their radio equipment on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential requirements”
Art. 10(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
Art. 10(3)
Declaration required
EU declaration of conformity (Annex VI) 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
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“Where compliance of radio equipment with the applicable requirements has been demonstrated by that conformity assessment procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity and affix the CE marking.”
Art. 10(3) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
Art. 10(4)
Declaration required
4. Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for 10 years after the radio equipment has been
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“4. Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for 10 years after the radio equipment has been placed on the market.”
Art. 10(4) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
Art. 10(9)
Declaration required
Copy of the EU declaration of conformity, or simplified declaration with internet address, accompanying each item
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“9. Manufacturers shall ensure that each item of radio equipment is accompanied by a copy of the EU declaration of conformity or by a simplified”
Art. 10(9) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 10(6)
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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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“6. Manufacturers shall ensure that radio equipment which they have placed on the market bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing”
Art. 10(6) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 10(7)
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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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“7. Manufacturers shall indicate on the radio equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can”
Art. 10(7) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Art. 10(8)
Disclosure to consumer
frequency band(s) in which the equipment operates and maximum radio-frequency power transmitted, in the instructions
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“8. Manufacturers shall ensure that the radio equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information. Instructions shall include the information required to use radio equipment”
Art. 10(8) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Test
Art. 12(2)
Test required
2. Before placing radio equipment on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure referred to in A
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“2. Before placing radio equipment on the market importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 17 has been carried”
Art. 12(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 12(3)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal 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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“3. Importers shall indicate on the radio equipment their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can”
Art. 12(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Art. 12(4)
Disclosure to authority
4. Importers shall ensure that the radio equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily u
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“4. Importers shall ensure that the radio equipment is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers”
Art. 12(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
Art. 12(8)
Declaration required
Copy of the EU declaration of conformity kept by importers for 10 years
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 02014L0053-20260530 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“8. Importers shall, for 10 years after the radio equipment has been placed on the market, keep a copy of the EU declaration of conformity”
Art. 12(8) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Test
Art. 13(2)
Test required
2. Before making radio equipment available on the market distributors shall verify that the radio equipment bears the CE marking, that it is
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“2. Before making radio equipment available on the market distributors shall verify that the radio equipment bears the CE marking, that it is accompanied by the documents required by this Directive and by the instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the Member State in which the radio equipment is to be made available on the market, and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 10(2) and (6) to (10) and Article 12(3) respectively.”
Art. 13(2) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 20(1)
Label required
CE marking visibly, legibly and indelibly on the radio equipment or its data plate (on the packaging and accompanying documents where that is not possible)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
Depends on: radio equipment
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2016-06-13 (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 radio equipment or to its data plate, unless that is not possible”
Art. 20(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2014/53/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Test
Art. 10(a)
Test required
(a) when making an EEE available on the market, distributors act with due care in relation to the requirements applicable in particular by v
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.
- Source
“(a) when making an EEE available on the market, distributors act with due care in relation to the requirements applicable in particular by verifying that the EEE bears the CE marking, that it is accompanied by the required documents in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the Member State in which the EEE is to be made available on the market, and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in points (g) and (h) of Article 7 and in point (d) of Article 9;”
Art. 10(a) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 15(1)
Label required
1. The CE marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the finished EEE or to its data plate. Where that is not possible
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- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.
- Source
“1. The CE marking shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the finished EEE or to its data plate. Where that is not possible”
Art. 15(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 7(a)
Must meet the conditions of (a) when placing EEE on the market, manufacturers ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements set
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Stated: Directive 2002/95/EC "is repealed with effect from 3 January 2013" (Art. 26); the 2011/65 obligations apply from that date.
- Source
“(a) when placing EEE on the market, manufacturers ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements set out in Article”
Art. 7(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
Gaps
Markets without rules for this category
We have no rules for this category in these markets. That doesn't mean none apply, so a check here says Not covered, never clear.
ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked
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- Coverage
- Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
Facts
What we need to know about your product
Some rules depend on details of your product. Until you tell us, a check says Needs answers and asks for what's missing.
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- Whether the listed substance or group is present
- Markets
- EU, GB, KR, US, US-CA, US-ME, US-MN, US-NM, US-VT
- Rules
- 1,019
- Number of employees at the seller
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 972
- Economic operator role
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR, US, US-CO, US-CT, US-MN, US-NY
- Rules
- 246
- Radio equipment
- Markets
- EU, GB, US
- Rules
- 96
- Rechargeable
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 33
- Battery chemistry
- Markets
- JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 28
- Battery nominal voltage v
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 14
- Rated voltage v
- Markets
- GB
- Rules
- 14
- Contains battery
- Markets
- EU, JP
- Rules
- 12
- Button or coin cell
- Markets
- GB, US
- Rules
- 8
- Cell volumetric energy density wh per l
- Markets
- JP
- Rules
- 7
- Fcc digital device
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 7
- 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
- Fcc class b digital device
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 4
- Contains lithium
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 3
- Battery incorporated in appliance
- Markets
- GB
- Rules
- 2
- Fcc part15 device
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 2
- Distance sale to other member state
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 1
- Warning label space prohibited
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Mains powered
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Covered list component
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Whether it is a children's product
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Cpsc rule subject
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Ca gross sales usd
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons co
- Markets
- US-CO
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons md
- Markets
- US-MD
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons mn
- Markets
- US-MN
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tonnes or
- Markets
- US-OR
- Rules
- 1
- Fluorine treated container
- Markets
- US-VT
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons wa
- Markets
- US-WA
- Rules
- 1
Changes
Upcoming changes
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Show 33 upcoming changes
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Notification to New Mexico Department of Environment
The manufacturer of a product sold in New Mexico that contains an intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance must submit: a brief description of the product with its UPC, SKU or other numeric code; the purpose of each such substance; the amount of each substance by CAS number, as an exact quantity or within an approved range; the manufacturer's name and address and a contact person; and any further information the Department requests. A revision is due within 30 days of a significant change.
Exemptions (3)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The reporting duty does not apply to products exempt from the prohibitions under Section 3(A).
“The requirements of this section do not apply 2 to products that are exempt pursuant to Subsection A of 3 Section 3 of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances 4 Protection Act.”
Later deadlines (1)
1 Jan 2027: Submit the product information to the New Mexico Department of Environment.
“On or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of 19 a product sold”
Penalty
A manufacturer that violates the Act or a rule adopted under it is assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000.
“adopted pursuant to that act shall be assessed a civil 2 penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
- It contains intentionally added PFAS
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
The information must be submitted on or before January 1, 2027. The Department may extend the deadline or waive the duty where equivalent information is publicly available.
“that contains an intentionally added per- or 22 poly-fluoroalkyl substance shall submit to the department the 23 information required by Subsection A of this section”
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.”
QR code (Annex VI Part C)
Label required
QR code giving access to the battery passport (LMT, industrial over 2 kWh, electric vehicle) or the Art. 13 information, declaration of conformity and waste-prevention information (other batteries)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
“From 18 February 2027, all batteries shall be marked with a QR code as described in Part C of Annex VI.”
- 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)
- LabelEU
QR code (Annex VI Part C)
Label required
QR code giving access to the battery passport (LMT, industrial over 2 kWh, electric vehicle) or the Art. 13 information, declaration of conformity and waste-prevention information (other batteries)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
- Source
“From 18 February 2027, all batteries shall be marked with a QR code as described in Part C of Annex VI.”
Art. 13(6) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Power banks, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
39 records dated 27 Jan 2023 to 29 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- CPSC recalls
HAIARA power banks
Origin as stated: China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Power banks and portable chargers
- CPSC recalls
NEWDERY power banks
Origin as stated: China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Power banks and portable chargers
- CPSC recalls
XO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks
Origin as stated: Vietnam
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Power banks and portable chargers
- CPSC recalls
Goal Zero YETI 3000X Portable Power Stations
Origin as stated: China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Power banks and portable chargers
- Prop 65 notices
Power Banks With USB Cords
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- Lead
- Party
- D.M. Merchandising, Inc., Emigh Hardware Co.
- Category
- Power banks and portable chargers
- CPSC recalls
Super Off-Road 12,000 mAh Solar Wireless Power Banks
Origin as stated: China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Power banks and portable chargers
- CPSC recalls
VEEKTOMX Portable Charger Mini Power Banks
Origin as stated: China
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Power banks and portable chargers
- Safety Gate alerts
Powerbank - POWER BANK 10000 mAh
Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Power banks and portable chargers
Sub-categories
Further rules in sub-categories
These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.
- Power banks and portable chargers17 additional rules
See also
Related categories
- Batteries, e-bikes and power banks
Batteries as defined in EU Reg. 2023/1542 Art. 3(1) (stand-alone and incorporated), power banks, battery chargers, and the light electric vehicles (e-bikes, e-scooters) that carry LMT batteries, as sold to consumers and as placed on the market in EU, GB, US, KR and JP. Excluded from v0: batteries inside other consumer electronics as a product (covered in Consumer electronics and small appliances through contains_battery; only the battery-side duties here), motorcycles and cars (type-approved L-category and M/N/O vehicles other than as the destination of the battery), medical devices, toys, and military or aerospace batteries.
- Power banks and portable chargers
Self-contained rechargeable battery packs with output ports used to charge other devices, including magnetic wireless power banks and jump-starter packs under 5 kg (EU LVD 2014/35 and RED/EMC marking, EU 2023/1542 portable battery duties, EU common charger 2022/2380 where a USB output applies, KR KC 안전확인, JP PSE, US UL 2056 voluntary and CPSC recalls).
- Portable batteries
Sealed batteries of 5 kg or less that are not industrial, LMT, electric-vehicle or SLI batteries (EU 2023/1542 Art. 3(9)).
- Battery chargers
Stand-alone chargers for removable rechargeable batteries.
- LMT batteries
Batteries designed to power wheeled light means of transport (EU 2023/1542 Art. 3(11)).
- E-bikes, e-scooters and other light electric vehicles
Complete light electric vehicles sold with an LMT battery.
- SLI batteries
Starting, lighting and ignition batteries (lead-acid, lithium) for vehicles, other means of transport and machinery (EU 2023/1542 Art. 3(12); Annex I Cd and Pb; US state lead-acid battery take-back laws).
- Industrial batteries
Batteries designed for industrial uses, stationary storage and any other battery over 5 kg that is not LMT, SLI or EV (EU 2023/1542 Art. 3(13), (15); capacity over 2 kWh triggers carbon footprint, passport and due-diligence duties). Sold to consumers only as home energy storage.
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