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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 1 Jan 2025 · What is covered
Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): main sources stored. Modelled: Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890); Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 and 2015 amendment (250 W, 25 km/h) as made; General Product Safety Regulations 2005; power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and WEEE Regulations 2013 (the electronics rules applied to these categories). Not stored: GB lithium battery product-safety rules beyond the GPSR (no battery-specific instrument stored); revised consolidated text of SI 1983/1168 (only the text as first made is held, without later amendments); Pedal Cycles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1983, Road Vehicles Construction and Use for e-scooters; Northern Ireland EU battery rule application; producer compliance scheme fees; SI 2008/2164 regs. 8 to 25 and SI 2009/890 enforcement, offences and scheme-approval Parts are not covered.
UK waste batteries: distributor-no-separate-charge
Banned
Above 0 charge (content basis)
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-05-19.
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 1 Feb 2010
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Feb 2010
Part 4 comes into force on 1st February 2010 (reg. 1(2)(b)).
“A distributor must not show separately the costs of the collection, treatment and recycling of waste portable batteries to an end-user at the time of sale”
Limit 0.002 % (content basis)
by weight
Exemptions (2)
Does not apply to a battery that is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of reg. 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 (reg. 4(4))
“This regulation does not apply to a battery which is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of regulation 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003”
The Cd prohibition does not apply to a portable battery intended for use in emergency and alarm systems, including emergency lighting, or in medical equipment (reg. 4(3)); the intended use is not a product fact
“The prohibition in paragraph (1)(b) shall not apply to a portable battery intended for use in— a emergency and alarm systems, including emergency lighting;”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
Every product in the category
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
“a portable battery that contains more than 0.002% of cadmium by weight.”
Limit 0.0005 % (content basis)
by weight
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply to a battery that is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of reg. 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 (reg. 4(4))
“This regulation does not apply to a battery which is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of regulation 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
Every product in the category
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
“a battery that contains more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight;”
Appliance designed so that a waste battery can be readily removed (by the end-user or an independent qualified professional)
Must meet the conditions of Appliance into which a battery is or may be incorporated is designed so that a waste battery can be readily removed by the end-user or, where it cannot, by a qualified professional independent of the manufacturer
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply requires a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery (reg. 7(2))
“Paragraph (1) shall not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply is necessary”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Battery is incorporated in an appliance or vehicle
Depends on: battery incorporated in appliance
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date. Words in reg. 7(1)(a) were inserted 2015-07-01 (SI 2015/63).
“designed in such a way that a waste battery can be readily removed from that appliance”
Label required
chemical symbol Cd beneath the crossed out wheeled bin symbol, at least one quarter of its size, visibly, legibly and indelibly (reg. 6(2))
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
Every product in the category
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
a battery containing more than 0.002% of cadmium by weight unless it is marked with the chemical symbol “Cd”;
Crossed out wheeled bin symbol (Schedule 1)
Label required
crossed out wheeled bin symbol (Schedule 1), at least 3 % of the area of the largest side (1.5 % of surface area for cylindrical cells), maximum 5 x 5 cm, printed visibly, legibly and indelibly; on the packaging at least 1 x 1 cm where the symbol would be under 0.5 x 0.5 cm (reg. 5(2) to (5))
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
Every product in the category
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
“No person shall place on the market any battery or battery pack unless it is marked with the symbol shown in Schedule 1”
Label required
chemical symbol Pb beneath the crossed out wheeled bin symbol, at least one quarter of its size, visibly, legibly and indelibly (reg. 6(2))
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
Every product in the category
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
a battery containing more than 0.004% of lead by weight unless it is marked with the chemical symbol “Pb”.
Capacity indication under Regulation (EU) No 1103/2010 (Capacity Labelling Regulation)
Label required
capacity of the battery indicated upon it visibly, legibly and indelibly in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 1103/2010
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Rechargeable
Depends on: rechargeable
In force since 31 May 2012
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 31 May 2012
Reg. 5A was inserted on 2012-05-31 (footnote to reg. 5A, SI 2012/1139).
“No person shall place on the market any portable secondary (rechargeable) battery or automotive battery or accumulator to which Article 1 of the Capacity Labelling Regulation applies”
Label required
chemical symbol Hg beneath the crossed out wheeled bin symbol, at least one quarter of its size, visibly, legibly and indelibly (reg. 6(2))
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Contains a button or coin cell
Depends on: button or coin cell
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
a button cell containing more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight unless it is marked with the chemical symbol “Hg”;
Instructions for safe battery removal and battery type
Disclosure to consumer
Instructions showing how the battery can be removed safely by the end-user or by an independent qualified professional and, where appropriate, informing the end-user of the type of the incorporated battery
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply requires a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery (reg. 7(2))
“Paragraph (1) shall not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply is necessary”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Battery is incorporated in an appliance or vehicle
Depends on: battery incorporated in appliance
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
“accompanied by instructions showing how the battery can be removed safely”
reg. 15
Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied b
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied before an importer places electrical equipment on the market 16 Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried out;”
reg. 16
Test required
Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried”
reg. 18(1)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must indicate on the electrical equipment— a the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark”
reg. 19
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English, supplied by the importer
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 21
Declaration required
Importer keeps a copy of the EU declaration of conformity and the technical documentation for 10 years
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“An importer must, for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which electrical equipment is placed on the market,”
reg. 25
Must meet the conditions of When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2.”
reg. 26(1)
Test required
Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK mar
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK marking; ii is accompanied”
reg. 39(1)
Label required
The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) ap
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) applies,”
reg. 4
Must meet the conditions of reg. 4 and Schedule 1: designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives.”
reg. 5
Declaration required
Technical documentation and conformity assessment under Schedule 2, kept 10 years (reg. 7)
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“carry out the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 or have it carried out. Declaration of conformity and UK marking 6 1 Where”
reg. 6(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 38), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Where the conformity of electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2, a manufacturer must, before placing that electrical equipment on the market— a draw up a declaration of conformity in accordance with regulation 38 ( ... declaration of conformity);”
reg. 7
Declaration required
A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and ma
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and make them available for inspection by the market surveillance authority for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the electrical equipment is placed on the market.”
reg. 8(1)
Label required
ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i”
reg. 9
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 10(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 41), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Where the conformity of apparatus with the essential requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity assessment procedure, the manufacturer must, before placing the apparatus”
- Ban
UK waste batteries: distributor-no-separate-charge
Banned
Above 0 charge (content basis)
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-05-19.
- Applies when
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 1 Feb 2010
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Feb 2010
Part 4 comes into force on 1st February 2010 (reg. 1(2)(b)).
- Source
“A distributor must not show separately the costs of the collection, treatment and recycling of waste portable batteries to an end-user at the time of sale”
reg. 34 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2009/890(opens in a new tab)
- LimitCadmium and cadmium compounds
Limit 0.002 % (content basis)
by weight
Exemptions (2)
Does not apply to a battery that is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of reg. 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 (reg. 4(4))
“This regulation does not apply to a battery which is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of regulation 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003”
reg. 4(4) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab) The Cd prohibition does not apply to a portable battery intended for use in emergency and alarm systems, including emergency lighting, or in medical equipment (reg. 4(3)); the intended use is not a product fact
“The prohibition in paragraph (1)(b) shall not apply to a portable battery intended for use in— a emergency and alarm systems, including emergency lighting;”
reg. 4(3) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“a portable battery that contains more than 0.002% of cadmium by weight.”
reg. 4(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMercury and mercury compounds
Limit 0.0005 % (content basis)
by weight
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply to a battery that is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of reg. 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 (reg. 4(4))
“This regulation does not apply to a battery which is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of regulation 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003”
reg. 4(4) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“a battery that contains more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight;”
reg. 4(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Appliance designed so that a waste battery can be readily removed (by the end-user or an independent qualified professional)
Must meet the conditions of Appliance into which a battery is or may be incorporated is designed so that a waste battery can be readily removed by the end-user or, where it cannot, by a qualified professional independent of the manufacturer
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply requires a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery (reg. 7(2))
“Paragraph (1) shall not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply is necessary”
reg. 7(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
- Battery is incorporated in an appliance or vehicle
Depends on: battery incorporated in appliance
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date. Words in reg. 7(1)(a) were inserted 2015-07-01 (SI 2015/63).
- Source
“designed in such a way that a waste battery can be readily removed from that appliance”
reg. 7(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- LabelCadmium and cadmium compounds
Label required
chemical symbol Cd beneath the crossed out wheeled bin symbol, at least one quarter of its size, visibly, legibly and indelibly (reg. 6(2))
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
- Source
a battery containing more than 0.002% of cadmium by weight unless it is marked with the chemical symbol “Cd”;
reg. 6(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Crossed out wheeled bin symbol (Schedule 1)
Label required
crossed out wheeled bin symbol (Schedule 1), at least 3 % of the area of the largest side (1.5 % of surface area for cylindrical cells), maximum 5 x 5 cm, printed visibly, legibly and indelibly; on the packaging at least 1 x 1 cm where the symbol would be under 0.5 x 0.5 cm (reg. 5(2) to (5))
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“No person shall place on the market any battery or battery pack unless it is marked with the symbol shown in Schedule 1”
reg. 5(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- LabelLead and lead compounds
Label required
chemical symbol Pb beneath the crossed out wheeled bin symbol, at least one quarter of its size, visibly, legibly and indelibly (reg. 6(2))
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
- Source
a battery containing more than 0.004% of lead by weight unless it is marked with the chemical symbol “Pb”.
reg. 6(1)(c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Capacity indication under Regulation (EU) No 1103/2010 (Capacity Labelling Regulation)
Label required
capacity of the battery indicated upon it visibly, legibly and indelibly in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 1103/2010
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
- Rechargeable
Depends on: rechargeable
- Effective
In force since 31 May 2012
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 31 May 2012
Reg. 5A was inserted on 2012-05-31 (footnote to reg. 5A, SI 2012/1139).
- Source
“No person shall place on the market any portable secondary (rechargeable) battery or automotive battery or accumulator to which Article 1 of the Capacity Labelling Regulation applies”
reg. 5A(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- LabelMercury and mercury compounds
Label required
chemical symbol Hg beneath the crossed out wheeled bin symbol, at least one quarter of its size, visibly, legibly and indelibly (reg. 6(2))
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
- Contains a button or coin cell
Depends on: button or coin cell
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
- Source
a button cell containing more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight unless it is marked with the chemical symbol “Hg”;
reg. 6(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Instructions for safe battery removal and battery type
Disclosure to consumer
Instructions showing how the battery can be removed safely by the end-user or by an independent qualified professional and, where appropriate, informing the end-user of the type of the incorporated battery
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply requires a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery (reg. 7(2))
“Paragraph (1) shall not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply is necessary”
reg. 7(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
- Battery is incorporated in an appliance or vehicle
Depends on: battery incorporated in appliance
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“accompanied by instructions showing how the battery can be removed safely”
reg. 7(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 15
Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied b
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied before an importer places electrical equipment on the market 16 Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried out;”
reg. 15 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Test
reg. 16
Test required
Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried”
reg. 16 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 18(1)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must indicate on the electrical equipment— a the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark”
reg. 18(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
reg. 19
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English, supplied by the importer
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 19 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 21
Declaration required
Importer keeps a copy of the EU declaration of conformity and the technical documentation for 10 years
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“An importer must, for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which electrical equipment is placed on the market,”
reg. 21 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 25
Must meet the conditions of When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2.”
reg. 25 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Test
reg. 26(1)
Test required
Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK mar
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK marking; ii is accompanied”
reg. 26(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 39(1)
Label required
The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) ap
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) applies,”
reg. 39(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 4
Must meet the conditions of reg. 4 and Schedule 1: designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives.”
reg. 4 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 5
Declaration required
Technical documentation and conformity assessment under Schedule 2, kept 10 years (reg. 7)
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“carry out the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 or have it carried out. Declaration of conformity and UK marking 6 1 Where”
reg. 5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 6(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 38), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Where the conformity of electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2, a manufacturer must, before placing that electrical equipment on the market— a draw up a declaration of conformity in accordance with regulation 38 ( ... declaration of conformity);”
reg. 6(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 7
Declaration required
A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and ma
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and make them available for inspection by the market surveillance authority for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the electrical equipment is placed on the market.”
reg. 7 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 8(1)
Label required
ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i”
reg. 8(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
reg. 9
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 9 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 10(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 41), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Where the conformity of apparatus with the essential requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity assessment procedure, the manufacturer must, before placing the apparatus”
reg. 10(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
Gaps
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We have no rules for this category in these markets. That doesn't mean none apply, so a check here says Not covered, never clear.
ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked
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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
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- Rules
- 1,019
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- 972
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- 33
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- 28
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- 14
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- 14
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- 12
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- 7
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- 5
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- 4
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- 4
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- 3
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- 2
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- 1
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- Rules
- 1
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- Rules
- 1
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- Rules
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- Rules
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- Rules
- 1
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- US-OR
- Rules
- 1
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- Markets
- US-VT
- Rules
- 1
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- Markets
- US-WA
- Rules
- 1
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Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Notification to New Mexico Department of Environment
The manufacturer of a product sold in New Mexico that contains an intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance must submit: a brief description of the product with its UPC, SKU or other numeric code; the purpose of each such substance; the amount of each substance by CAS number, as an exact quantity or within an approved range; the manufacturer's name and address and a contact person; and any further information the Department requests. A revision is due within 30 days of a significant change.
Exemptions (3)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The reporting duty does not apply to products exempt from the prohibitions under Section 3(A).
“The requirements of this section do not apply 2 to products that are exempt pursuant to Subsection A of 3 Section 3 of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances 4 Protection Act.”
Later deadlines (1)
1 Jan 2027: Submit the product information to the New Mexico Department of Environment.
“On or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of 19 a product sold”
Penalty
A manufacturer that violates the Act or a rule adopted under it is assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000.
“adopted pursuant to that act shall be assessed a civil 2 penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
- It contains intentionally added PFAS
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
The information must be submitted on or before January 1, 2027. The Department may extend the deadline or waive the duty where equivalent information is publicly available.
“that contains an intentionally added per- or 22 poly-fluoroalkyl substance shall submit to the department the 23 information required by Subsection A of this section”
The producer of a covered battery or a product containing or packaged with one participates in, and funds, an approved Washington battery stewardship plan before selling it in or into Washington
Must meet the conditions of Producer participation (RCW 70A.555.020): beginning January 1, 2027, each producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in or into Washington must participate in an approved battery stewardship plan through participation in and funding of a battery stewardship organization; a producer that does not may not sell them in or into Washington. A producer of a battery-containing product whose only batteries are supplied by a producer that has joined a registered stewardship organization is not the producer (70A.555.010(14)).
Exemptions (2)
A battery in a battery-containing product that is not intended or designed to be easily removable (removable by the user with no more than commonly used household tools) is not a covered battery.
“(v) A battery in a battery-containing product that is not intended or designed to be easily removable from the battery-containing product.”
A covered electronic product under an approved chapter 70A.500 RCW plan is not a battery-containing product.
(b) A "battery-containing product" does not include a covered electronic product under an approved plan implemented under chapter 70A.500 RCW.
Official text, current to 27 Oct 2026. Current text of chapter 70A.555 RCW (2023 c 434).
- Contains a battery
- It contains or is packaged with a covered battery (a portable battery or, beginning January 1, 2029, a medium format battery, RCW 70A.555.010(1)(a), (5)(a)); a battery that is not intended or designed to be easily removable from the battery-containing product is not a covered battery (70A.555.010(5)(b)(v)), and you are its producer (70A.555.010(14))
Depends on: contains battery
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Stated: “Beginning January 1, 2027” (70A.555.020).
“(1) Each producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in or into the state of Washington shall participate in an approved Washington state battery stewardship plan through participation in and appropriate funding of a battery stewardship organization; and”
Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)
Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.
Exemptions (2)
Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste
“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage
“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
Later deadlines (1)
31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer
“the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
Penalty
Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)
“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022
Depends on: economic operator role
Takes effect 31 Jan 2027
Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027
Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.
“All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
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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