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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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South Korea29 rulesCoverage: Main sources, from 20 Aug 2026
Main sources, from 20 Aug 2026 · What is covered

South Korea: main sources stored. Modelled: 전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법 act, decree, rule (annex references to 리튬이차전지) and 안전확인대상생활용품 안전기준 (annex 72 전동보드 and battery rules); 자원의 절약과 재활용촉진에 관한 법률 and decree and rule (EPR for 1차/2차전지, marking); 자전거 이용 활성화에 관한 법률 and 도로교통법 (전기자전거, 개인형 이동장치). Not stored: KC 62133-2 (K 62133) lithium secondary battery safety standard (notice has no body text, attachment only); 전기용품 안전기준 notices for chargers and the 안전확인대상 전기용품 designation notice; 도로교통법 시행령 and 시행규칙, 자전거 이용 활성화에 관한 법률 시행령 and 시행규칙; 재활용부과금 (제19조), 분담금 amounts, 의무이행계획서, 법 제10조/제19조 sale ban, 안전기준준수, 공급자적합성확인 and the KC 62133 test content are not covered.

Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Ban

제19조①

Banned

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

  • Rechargeable: no
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor

Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 별표 4 제2호가목1) 건전지(충전지는 제외한다), 안전확인대상생활용품; safety standard 부속서 5.

“안전확인대상제품의 제조업자ㆍ수입업자ㆍ판매업자 및 대여업자는 안전확인표시등이 없는 안전확인대상제품을 판매ㆍ대여하거나 판매ㆍ대여할 목적으로 수입ㆍ진열 또는 보관해서는 아니 된다.”
Article 19(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
Ban

제19조②

Banned

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

  • Rechargeable: no
  • Your role: Online marketplace

Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 별표 4 제2호가목1) 건전지(충전지는 제외한다), 안전확인대상생활용품; safety standard 부속서 5.

“안전확인대상제품의 판매중개업자ㆍ구매대행업자 및 수입대행업자는 안전확인표시등이 없는 안전확인대상제품의 판매를 중개”
Article 19(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
Ban

제19조①

Banned

Exemptions (1)

별표 4 제1호차목 비고: special-structure batteries attached to machinery or equipment are excluded

“기계·기구류에 부착되는 특수구조인 것은 제외한다.”
시행규칙 Schedule 4 item 1차목 비고 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

  • Rechargeable
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor

Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 시행규칙 별표 4 제1호차목13) 전지(충전지만 해당한다).

“안전확인대상제품의 제조업자ㆍ수입업자ㆍ판매업자 및 대여업자는 안전확인표시등이 없는 안전확인대상제품을 판매ㆍ대여하거나 판매ㆍ대여할 목적으로 수입ㆍ진열 또는 보관해서는 아니 된다.”
Article 19(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
Ban

제19조②

Banned

Exemptions (1)

별표 4 제1호차목 비고: special-structure batteries attached to machinery or equipment are excluded

“기계·기구류에 부착되는 특수구조인 것은 제외한다.”
시행규칙 Schedule 4 item 1차목 비고 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

  • Rechargeable
  • Your role: Online marketplace

Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 시행규칙 별표 4 제1호차목13) 전지(충전지만 해당한다).

“안전확인대상제품의 판매중개업자ㆍ구매대행업자 및 수입대행업자는 안전확인표시등이 없는 안전확인대상제품의 판매를 중개”
Article 19(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
Label

primary batteries (건전지, rechargeable excluded): label (제18조제1항)

Label required

안전확인표시 (KC safety-confirmation mark) and the markings required by the safety standard, on the product or its packaging

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

  • Rechargeable: no
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 별표 4 제2호가목1) 건전지(충전지는 제외한다), 안전확인대상생활용품; safety standard 부속서 5.

안전확인대상제품의 제조업자 또는 수입업자는 산업통상부령으로 정하는 바에 따라 안전확인대상제품 또는 포장에 다음 각 호의 구분에 따른 표시(이하 "안전확인표시등"이라 한다)를 하여야 한다.
Article 18(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
Label

rechargeable batteries (전지(충전지만 해당)): label (제18조제1항)

Label required

안전확인표시 (KC safety-confirmation mark) and the markings required by the safety standard, on the product or its packaging

Exemptions (1)

별표 4 제1호차목 비고: special-structure batteries attached to machinery or equipment are excluded

“기계·기구류에 부착되는 특수구조인 것은 제외한다.”
시행규칙 Schedule 4 item 1차목 비고 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

  • Rechargeable
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 시행규칙 별표 4 제1호차목13) 전지(충전지만 해당한다).

안전확인대상제품의 제조업자 또는 수입업자는 산업통상부령으로 정하는 바에 따라 안전확인대상제품 또는 포장에 다음 각 호의 구분에 따른 표시(이하 "안전확인표시등"이라 한다)를 하여야 한다.
Article 18(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
Notification

primary batteries (건전지, rechargeable excluded): notification (제15조제1항)

Notification to 산업통상부장관 (Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy)

안전확인신고 of each model after the safety confirmation test (and 변경신고 for changes)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

  • Rechargeable: no
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 별표 4 제2호가목1) 건전지(충전지는 제외한다), 안전확인대상생활용품; safety standard 부속서 5.

“안전확인대상제품의 제조업자 또는 수입업자는 안전확인대상제품에 대하여 모델별로 안전확인시험기관으로부터 산업통상부령으로 정하는 바에 따라 안전확인시험을 받아, 해당 안전확인대상제품이 제4항에 따른 안전기준에 적합한 것임을 확인한 후 그 사실을 산업통상부장관에게 신고하여야 한다.”
Article 15(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
Notification

rechargeable batteries (전지(충전지만 해당)): notification (제15조제1항)

Notification to 산업통상부장관 (Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy)

안전확인신고 of each model after the safety confirmation test (and 변경신고 for changes)

Exemptions (1)

별표 4 제1호차목 비고: special-structure batteries attached to machinery or equipment are excluded

“기계·기구류에 부착되는 특수구조인 것은 제외한다.”
시행규칙 Schedule 4 item 1차목 비고 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

  • Rechargeable
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 시행규칙 별표 4 제1호차목13) 전지(충전지만 해당한다).

“안전확인대상제품의 제조업자 또는 수입업자는 안전확인대상제품에 대하여 모델별로 안전확인시험기관으로부터 산업통상부령으로 정하는 바에 따라 안전확인시험을 받아, 해당 안전확인대상제품이 제4항에 따른 안전기준에 적합한 것임을 확인한 후 그 사실을 산업통상부장관에게 신고하여야 한다.”
Article 15(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
Declaration

제11조

Declaration required

Self-check or evaluation of compliance with the hazardous-substance content limits (제9조제1항) and the recycling rates (제10조제2항), published (공표)

Official text, current to 17 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-03-17.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lead-acid

Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

In force since 1 Jan 2008

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2008

부칙 <제8405호,2007.4.27> 제1조: 이 법은 2008년 1월 1일부터 시행한다.

“전기ㆍ전자제품 제조ㆍ수입업자와 자동차 제조ㆍ수입업자는 제9조제1항에 따른 유해물질의 함유기준이나 제10조제2항에 따른 연차별 재활용가능률의 준수 여부를 스스로 확인하거나 평가하여 대통령령으로 정하는 바에 따라 공표하여야 한다.”
Article 11 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률(opens in a new tab)
Disclosure

제12조①

Disclosure to authority

Provide recycling information (constituent materials, recycling methods) to a recycler that requests it, within the limit of protecting core technology

Official text, current to 17 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-03-17.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lead-acid

Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

In force since 1 Jan 2008

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2008

부칙 <제8405호,2007.4.27> 제1조: 이 법은 2008년 1월 1일부터 시행한다.

“전기ㆍ전자제품 제조ㆍ수입업자와 자동차 제조ㆍ수입업자는 「폐기물관리법」 제25조제5항제5호부터 제7호까지의 규정에 따른 폐기물 재활용업의 허가를 받은 자, 같은 법 제46조에 따른 폐기물처리 신고자 또는 재활용사업을 효율적으로 수행할 수”
Article 12(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

제15조

Must meet the conditions of 전기ㆍ전자제품의 사용 후 폐기물의 양이 많은 제품 중 대통령령으로 정하는 전기ㆍ전자제품을 제조(주문자의 상표를 붙이는 방식에 따라 제조하는 경우에는 그 주문을 말한다)하거나 수입하는 자로서 대통령령으로 정하는

Official text, current to 17 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-03-17.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lead-acid

Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

In force since 1 Jan 2008

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2008

부칙 <제8405호,2007.4.27> 제1조: 이 법은 2008년 1월 1일부터 시행한다.

“전기ㆍ전자제품의 사용 후 폐기물의 양이 많은 제품 중 대통령령으로 정하는 전기ㆍ전자제품을 제조(주문자의 상표를 붙이는 방식에 따라 제조하는 경우에는 그 주문을 말한다)하거나 수입하는 자로서 대통령령으로 정하는”
Article 15 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

제16조의4①

Must meet the conditions of 전기ㆍ전자제품 판매업자 (a seller of the 영-listed product that operates a workplace of the 영 size) takes back and hands over the waste product it sold (회수 및 인계의무)

Official text, current to 17 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-03-17.

  • Your role: Distributor
  • Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lead-acid

Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

In force since 17 Mar 2026

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 17 Mar 2026

Section marker [본조신설 2013.7.16]; the application date is not printed in the published text: in force no later than 2026-03-17 (the version ClaraDB holds date).

전기ㆍ전자제품의 사용 후 폐기물의 양이 많은 제품 중 대통령령으로 정하는 전기ㆍ전자제품을 판매하는 자로서 대통령령으로 정하는 규모의 사업장을 운영하는 자(이하 "전기ㆍ전자제품 판매업자"라 한다)는 자신이 판매한 제품이
Article 16-4(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

제16조①

Must meet the conditions of 재활용의무생산자 (maker or importer of the listed batteries) collects and recycles the waste from the batteries it makes, imports or sells (제16조제1항)

Exemptions (1)

재활용의무생산자 operating a business site of the type and size set by Presidential Decree may be exempted from the recycling obligation

“제1항에도 불구하고 재활용의무생산자가 대통령령으로 정하는 업종 및 규모의 사업장을 운영하는 경우에는 재활용의무를 면제받을 수 있다.”
Article 16(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 20 Aug 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-08-20.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

In force since 1 Jan 2003

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2003

부칙 (2002.2.4) 제1조: this Act applies from 1 January 2003, including the amended 제16조.

“생산단계ㆍ유통단계에서 재질ㆍ구조 또는 회수체계의 개선 등을 통하여 회수ㆍ재활용을 촉진할 수 있거나 사용 후 발생되는 폐기물의 양이 많은 제품ㆍ포장재 중 대통령령으로 정하는 제품ㆍ포장재의 제조업자나 수입업자”
Article 16(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Producer contribution to the recycling cooperative (제16조제3항)

Must meet the conditions of 재활용의무생산자 (maker or importer of the listed batteries) pays the 분담금 to the 재활용사업공제조합 for the joint recycling obligation unless it recycles directly or by entrustment (제16조제3항)

Exemptions (1)

재활용의무생산자 operating a business site of the type and size set by Presidential Decree may be exempted from the recycling obligation

“제1항에도 불구하고 재활용의무생산자가 대통령령으로 정하는 업종 및 규모의 사업장을 운영하는 경우에는 재활용의무를 면제받을 수 있다.”
Article 16(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 20 Aug 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-08-20.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-08-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope list: 시행령 제18조제4호.

재활용의무생산자(보증금대상사업자는 제외한다)는 제1항에 따른 재활용의무를 공동으로 이행하기 위한 분담금(이하 "분담금"이라 한다)을 제27조에 따른 재활용사업공제조합에 내야 한다.
Article 16(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)
Notification

제16조⑥

Notification to 기후에너지환경부장관 (Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment)

Shipment (출고) data of the products, submitted as the Minister's rule sets (제16조제6항)

Exemptions (1)

재활용의무생산자 operating a business site of the type and size set by Presidential Decree may be exempted from the recycling obligation

“제1항에도 불구하고 재활용의무생산자가 대통령령으로 정하는 업종 및 규모의 사업장을 운영하는 경우에는 재활용의무를 면제받을 수 있다.”
Article 16(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 20 Aug 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-08-20.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-08-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope list: 시행령 제18조제4호.

“재활용의무생산자는 기후에너지환경부령으로 정하는 바에 따라 제품ㆍ포장재 출고량에 관한 자료를 기후에너지환경부장관에게 제출하여야 한다.”
Article 16(6) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

재활용의무 대상 제품: 전지류 (decree 제18조제4호)

Must meet the conditions of 재활용의무생산자 (manufacturer or importer of the listed batteries) must collect and recycle the waste from the batteries it manufactures or imports, by the annual 재활용의무율, or pay the 분담금 to the 재활용사업공제조합 (법 제16조제1항, 제3항); 재활용부과금 applies to unfulfilled obligations (법 제19조)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 12 May 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-05-12.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-04-21 (the stored decree version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“다음 각 목의 전지류(별표 3에 해당하는 제품의 내장품 또는 부품으로 들어가는 전지류를 포함한다)”
시행령 Article 18 item 4 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 자원의 절약과 재활용촉진에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)
Notification

재활용의무생산자 data submission (법 제16조제6항, decree 제22조제2항)

Notification to 기후에너지환경부장관 (Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment)

Previous year's shipment (출고) or import volume of the listed batteries, submitted each year by 15 April

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 12 May 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-05-12.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-04-21 (the stored decree version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“전년도의 제품ㆍ포장재 출고량에 관한 자료”
시행령 Article 22(2) item 1 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 자원의 절약과 재활용촉진에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

재활용의 방법과 기준: 전지류 (법 제16조제5항)

Must meet the conditions of Recycle batteries by the standards of the rule: avoid explosion during collection and transport, recycle the metals of the chemical reaction into raw material (not lithium batteries), and landfill the residue only if the leaching test passes (법 제16조제5항)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Official text, current to 22 Jun 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-06-22.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-06-22 (the stored rule version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“전지류: 재활용을 위한 수집ㆍ운반 시 전지류가 폭발하지 않도록 유의하고, 다음 각 목의 기준에 따라 재활용할 것”
시행규칙 별표 (재활용의 방법과 기준) 7. 전지류 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 자원의 절약과 재활용촉진에 관한 법률 시행규칙(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban

    제19조①

    Banned

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Rechargeable: no
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor

    Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 별표 4 제2호가목1) 건전지(충전지는 제외한다), 안전확인대상생활용품; safety standard 부속서 5.

    Source
    “안전확인대상제품의 제조업자ㆍ수입업자ㆍ판매업자 및 대여업자는 안전확인표시등이 없는 안전확인대상제품을 판매ㆍ대여하거나 판매ㆍ대여할 목적으로 수입ㆍ진열 또는 보관해서는 아니 된다.”
    Article 19(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban

    제19조②

    Banned

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Rechargeable: no
    • Your role: Online marketplace

    Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 별표 4 제2호가목1) 건전지(충전지는 제외한다), 안전확인대상생활용품; safety standard 부속서 5.

    Source
    “안전확인대상제품의 판매중개업자ㆍ구매대행업자 및 수입대행업자는 안전확인표시등이 없는 안전확인대상제품의 판매를 중개”
    Article 19(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban

    제19조①

    Banned

    Exemptions (1)

    별표 4 제1호차목 비고: special-structure batteries attached to machinery or equipment are excluded

    “기계·기구류에 부착되는 특수구조인 것은 제외한다.”
    시행규칙 Schedule 4 item 1차목 비고 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Rechargeable
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor

    Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 시행규칙 별표 4 제1호차목13) 전지(충전지만 해당한다).

    Source
    “안전확인대상제품의 제조업자ㆍ수입업자ㆍ판매업자 및 대여업자는 안전확인표시등이 없는 안전확인대상제품을 판매ㆍ대여하거나 판매ㆍ대여할 목적으로 수입ㆍ진열 또는 보관해서는 아니 된다.”
    Article 19(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban

    제19조②

    Banned

    Exemptions (1)

    별표 4 제1호차목 비고: special-structure batteries attached to machinery or equipment are excluded

    “기계·기구류에 부착되는 특수구조인 것은 제외한다.”
    시행규칙 Schedule 4 item 1차목 비고 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Rechargeable
    • Your role: Online marketplace

    Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 시행규칙 별표 4 제1호차목13) 전지(충전지만 해당한다).

    Source
    “안전확인대상제품의 판매중개업자ㆍ구매대행업자 및 수입대행업자는 안전확인표시등이 없는 안전확인대상제품의 판매를 중개”
    Article 19(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
  • Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    1 Jul 2021

    Each rule has its own date; open a target.

    Source

    Example: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (CAS 117-81-7)

    From the official list: 0.1% 이하 · … 바. 디에틸헥실프탈레이트(DEHP)

  • Label

    primary batteries (건전지, rechargeable excluded): label (제18조제1항)

    Label required

    안전확인표시 (KC safety-confirmation mark) and the markings required by the safety standard, on the product or its packaging

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Rechargeable: no
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 별표 4 제2호가목1) 건전지(충전지는 제외한다), 안전확인대상생활용품; safety standard 부속서 5.

    Source
    안전확인대상제품의 제조업자 또는 수입업자는 산업통상부령으로 정하는 바에 따라 안전확인대상제품 또는 포장에 다음 각 호의 구분에 따른 표시(이하 "안전확인표시등"이라 한다)를 하여야 한다.
    Article 18(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    rechargeable batteries (전지(충전지만 해당)): label (제18조제1항)

    Label required

    안전확인표시 (KC safety-confirmation mark) and the markings required by the safety standard, on the product or its packaging

    Exemptions (1)

    별표 4 제1호차목 비고: special-structure batteries attached to machinery or equipment are excluded

    “기계·기구류에 부착되는 특수구조인 것은 제외한다.”
    시행규칙 Schedule 4 item 1차목 비고 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Rechargeable
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 시행규칙 별표 4 제1호차목13) 전지(충전지만 해당한다).

    Source
    안전확인대상제품의 제조업자 또는 수입업자는 산업통상부령으로 정하는 바에 따라 안전확인대상제품 또는 포장에 다음 각 호의 구분에 따른 표시(이하 "안전확인표시등"이라 한다)를 하여야 한다.
    Article 18(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    primary batteries (건전지, rechargeable excluded): notification (제15조제1항)

    Notification to 산업통상부장관 (Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy)

    안전확인신고 of each model after the safety confirmation test (and 변경신고 for changes)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Rechargeable: no
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 별표 4 제2호가목1) 건전지(충전지는 제외한다), 안전확인대상생활용품; safety standard 부속서 5.

    Source
    “안전확인대상제품의 제조업자 또는 수입업자는 안전확인대상제품에 대하여 모델별로 안전확인시험기관으로부터 산업통상부령으로 정하는 바에 따라 안전확인시험을 받아, 해당 안전확인대상제품이 제4항에 따른 안전기준에 적합한 것임을 확인한 후 그 사실을 산업통상부장관에게 신고하여야 한다.”
    Article 15(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    rechargeable batteries (전지(충전지만 해당)): notification (제15조제1항)

    Notification to 산업통상부장관 (Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy)

    안전확인신고 of each model after the safety confirmation test (and 변경신고 for changes)

    Exemptions (1)

    별표 4 제1호차목 비고: special-structure batteries attached to machinery or equipment are excluded

    “기계·기구류에 부착되는 특수구조인 것은 제외한다.”
    시행규칙 Schedule 4 item 1차목 비고 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2025. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2025-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Rechargeable
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: rechargeable, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2025-10-01 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope item: 시행규칙 별표 4 제1호차목13) 전지(충전지만 해당한다).

    Source
    “안전확인대상제품의 제조업자 또는 수입업자는 안전확인대상제품에 대하여 모델별로 안전확인시험기관으로부터 산업통상부령으로 정하는 바에 따라 안전확인시험을 받아, 해당 안전확인대상제품이 제4항에 따른 안전기준에 적합한 것임을 확인한 후 그 사실을 산업통상부장관에게 신고하여야 한다.”
    Article 15(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21065(opens in a new tab)
  • Declaration

    제11조

    Declaration required

    Self-check or evaluation of compliance with the hazardous-substance content limits (제9조제1항) and the recycling rates (제10조제2항), published (공표)

    Official text, current to 17 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-03-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lead-acid

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2008

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2008

    부칙 <제8405호,2007.4.27> 제1조: 이 법은 2008년 1월 1일부터 시행한다.

    Source
    “전기ㆍ전자제품 제조ㆍ수입업자와 자동차 제조ㆍ수입업자는 제9조제1항에 따른 유해물질의 함유기준이나 제10조제2항에 따른 연차별 재활용가능률의 준수 여부를 스스로 확인하거나 평가하여 대통령령으로 정하는 바에 따라 공표하여야 한다.”
    Article 11 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    제12조①

    Disclosure to authority

    Provide recycling information (constituent materials, recycling methods) to a recycler that requests it, within the limit of protecting core technology

    Official text, current to 17 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-03-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lead-acid

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2008

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2008

    부칙 <제8405호,2007.4.27> 제1조: 이 법은 2008년 1월 1일부터 시행한다.

    Source
    “전기ㆍ전자제품 제조ㆍ수입업자와 자동차 제조ㆍ수입업자는 「폐기물관리법」 제25조제5항제5호부터 제7호까지의 규정에 따른 폐기물 재활용업의 허가를 받은 자, 같은 법 제46조에 따른 폐기물처리 신고자 또는 재활용사업을 효율적으로 수행할 수”
    Article 12(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    제15조

    Must meet the conditions of 전기ㆍ전자제품의 사용 후 폐기물의 양이 많은 제품 중 대통령령으로 정하는 전기ㆍ전자제품을 제조(주문자의 상표를 붙이는 방식에 따라 제조하는 경우에는 그 주문을 말한다)하거나 수입하는 자로서 대통령령으로 정하는

    Official text, current to 17 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-03-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lead-acid

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2008

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2008

    부칙 <제8405호,2007.4.27> 제1조: 이 법은 2008년 1월 1일부터 시행한다.

    Source
    “전기ㆍ전자제품의 사용 후 폐기물의 양이 많은 제품 중 대통령령으로 정하는 전기ㆍ전자제품을 제조(주문자의 상표를 붙이는 방식에 따라 제조하는 경우에는 그 주문을 말한다)하거나 수입하는 자로서 대통령령으로 정하는”
    Article 15 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    제16조의4①

    Must meet the conditions of 전기ㆍ전자제품 판매업자 (a seller of the 영-listed product that operates a workplace of the 영 size) takes back and hands over the waste product it sold (회수 및 인계의무)

    Official text, current to 17 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-03-17.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Distributor
    • Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lead-acid

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 17 Mar 2026

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 17 Mar 2026

    Section marker [본조신설 2013.7.16]; the application date is not printed in the published text: in force no later than 2026-03-17 (the version ClaraDB holds date).

    Source
    전기ㆍ전자제품의 사용 후 폐기물의 양이 많은 제품 중 대통령령으로 정하는 전기ㆍ전자제품을 판매하는 자로서 대통령령으로 정하는 규모의 사업장을 운영하는 자(이하 "전기ㆍ전자제품 판매업자"라 한다)는 자신이 판매한 제품이
    Article 16-4(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    제16조①

    Must meet the conditions of 재활용의무생산자 (maker or importer of the listed batteries) collects and recycles the waste from the batteries it makes, imports or sells (제16조제1항)

    Exemptions (1)

    재활용의무생산자 operating a business site of the type and size set by Presidential Decree may be exempted from the recycling obligation

    “제1항에도 불구하고 재활용의무생산자가 대통령령으로 정하는 업종 및 규모의 사업장을 운영하는 경우에는 재활용의무를 면제받을 수 있다.”
    Article 16(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 20 Aug 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-08-20.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2003

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2003

    부칙 (2002.2.4) 제1조: this Act applies from 1 January 2003, including the amended 제16조.

    Source
    “생산단계ㆍ유통단계에서 재질ㆍ구조 또는 회수체계의 개선 등을 통하여 회수ㆍ재활용을 촉진할 수 있거나 사용 후 발생되는 폐기물의 양이 많은 제품ㆍ포장재 중 대통령령으로 정하는 제품ㆍ포장재의 제조업자나 수입업자”
    Article 16(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Producer contribution to the recycling cooperative (제16조제3항)

    Must meet the conditions of 재활용의무생산자 (maker or importer of the listed batteries) pays the 분담금 to the 재활용사업공제조합 for the joint recycling obligation unless it recycles directly or by entrustment (제16조제3항)

    Exemptions (1)

    재활용의무생산자 operating a business site of the type and size set by Presidential Decree may be exempted from the recycling obligation

    “제1항에도 불구하고 재활용의무생산자가 대통령령으로 정하는 업종 및 규모의 사업장을 운영하는 경우에는 재활용의무를 면제받을 수 있다.”
    Article 16(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 20 Aug 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-08-20.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-08-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope list: 시행령 제18조제4호.

    Source
    재활용의무생산자(보증금대상사업자는 제외한다)는 제1항에 따른 재활용의무를 공동으로 이행하기 위한 분담금(이하 "분담금"이라 한다)을 제27조에 따른 재활용사업공제조합에 내야 한다.
    Article 16(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    제16조⑥

    Notification to 기후에너지환경부장관 (Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment)

    Shipment (출고) data of the products, submitted as the Minister's rule sets (제16조제6항)

    Exemptions (1)

    재활용의무생산자 operating a business site of the type and size set by Presidential Decree may be exempted from the recycling obligation

    “제1항에도 불구하고 재활용의무생산자가 대통령령으로 정하는 업종 및 규모의 사업장을 운영하는 경우에는 재활용의무를 면제받을 수 있다.”
    Article 16(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 20 Aug 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-08-20.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-08-20 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. Scope list: 시행령 제18조제4호.

    Source
    “재활용의무생산자는 기후에너지환경부령으로 정하는 바에 따라 제품ㆍ포장재 출고량에 관한 자료를 기후에너지환경부장관에게 제출하여야 한다.”
    Article 16(6) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): Act No. 21370(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    재활용의무 대상 제품: 전지류 (decree 제18조제4호)

    Must meet the conditions of 재활용의무생산자 (manufacturer or importer of the listed batteries) must collect and recycle the waste from the batteries it manufactures or imports, by the annual 재활용의무율, or pay the 분담금 to the 재활용사업공제조합 (법 제16조제1항, 제3항); 재활용부과금 applies to unfulfilled obligations (법 제19조)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 12 May 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-05-12.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-04-21 (the stored decree version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “다음 각 목의 전지류(별표 3에 해당하는 제품의 내장품 또는 부품으로 들어가는 전지류를 포함한다)”
    시행령 Article 18 item 4 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 자원의 절약과 재활용촉진에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    재활용의무생산자 data submission (법 제16조제6항, decree 제22조제2항)

    Notification to 기후에너지환경부장관 (Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment)

    Previous year's shipment (출고) or import volume of the listed batteries, submitted each year by 15 April

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 12 May 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-05-12.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-04-21 (the stored decree version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “전년도의 제품ㆍ포장재 출고량에 관한 자료”
    시행령 Article 22(2) item 1 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 자원의 절약과 재활용촉진에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    재활용의 방법과 기준: 전지류 (법 제16조제5항)

    Must meet the conditions of Recycle batteries by the standards of the rule: avoid explosion during collection and transport, recycle the metals of the chemical reaction into raw material (not lithium batteries), and landfill the residue only if the leaching test passes (법 제16조제5항)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Official text, current to 22 Jun 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-06-22.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Battery chemistry: Lithium (non-rechargeable) or Alkaline or zinc-carbon or Nickel-cadmium or Nickel-metal hydride

    Depends on: economic operator role, battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-06-22 (the stored rule version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “전지류: 재활용을 위한 수집ㆍ운반 시 전지류가 폭발하지 않도록 유의하고, 다음 각 목의 기준에 따라 재활용할 것”
    시행규칙 별표 (재활용의 방법과 기준) 7. 전지류 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 자원의 절약과 재활용촉진에 관한 법률 시행규칙(opens in a new tab)

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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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Facts

What we need to know about your product

Some rules depend on details of your product. Until you tell us, a check says Needs answers and asks for what's missing.

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Depends on
Markets
Rules
Whether the listed substance or group is present
EU, GB, KR, US, US-CA, US-ME, US-MN, US-NM, US-VT
1,019
Number of employees at the seller
US-CA
972
Economic operator role
EU, GB, JP, KR, US, US-CO, US-CT, US-MN, US-NY
246
Radio equipment
EU, GB, US
96
Rechargeable
EU, GB, JP, KR, US
33
Battery chemistry
JP, KR, US
28
Battery nominal voltage v
EU
14
Rated voltage v
GB
14
Contains battery
EU, JP
12
Button or coin cell
GB, US
8
Cell volumetric energy density wh per l
JP
7
Fcc digital device
US
7
Annual gross revenue usd
US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
5
Whether it is sold online
EU
4
Fcc class b digital device
US
4
Contains lithium
US
3
Battery incorporated in appliance
GB
2
Fcc part15 device
US
2
Distance sale to other member state
EU
1
Warning label space prohibited
US
1
Mains powered
US
1
Covered list component
US
1
Whether it is a children's product
US
1
Cpsc rule subject
US
1
Ca gross sales usd
US-CA
1
Packaging tons co
US-CO
1
Packaging tons md
US-MD
1
Packaging tons mn
US-MN
1
Packaging tonnes or
US-OR
1
Fluorine treated container
US-VT
1
Packaging tons wa
US-WA
1
  • Whether the listed substance or group is present
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR, US, US-CA, US-ME, US-MN, US-NM, US-VT
    Rules
    1,019
  • Number of employees at the seller
    Markets
    US-CA
    Rules
    972
  • Economic operator role
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US, US-CO, US-CT, US-MN, US-NY
    Rules
    246
  • Radio equipment
    Markets
    EU, GB, US
    Rules
    96
  • Rechargeable
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US
    Rules
    33
  • Battery chemistry
    Markets
    JP, KR, US
    Rules
    28
  • Battery nominal voltage v
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    14
  • Rated voltage v
    Markets
    GB
    Rules
    14
  • Contains battery
    Markets
    EU, JP
    Rules
    12
  • Button or coin cell
    Markets
    GB, US
    Rules
    8
  • Cell volumetric energy density wh per l
    Markets
    JP
    Rules
    7
  • Fcc digital device
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    7
  • Annual gross revenue usd
    Markets
    US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
    Rules
    5
  • Whether it is sold online
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    4
  • Fcc class b digital device
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    4
  • Contains lithium
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    3
  • Battery incorporated in appliance
    Markets
    GB
    Rules
    2
  • Fcc part15 device
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    2
  • Distance sale to other member state
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    1
  • Warning label space prohibited
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Mains powered
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Covered list component
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Whether it is a children's product
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Cpsc rule subject
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Ca gross sales usd
    Markets
    US-CA
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons co
    Markets
    US-CO
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons md
    Markets
    US-MD
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons mn
    Markets
    US-MN
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tonnes or
    Markets
    US-OR
    Rules
    1
  • Fluorine treated container
    Markets
    US-VT
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons wa
    Markets
    US-WA
    Rules
    1

Changes

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Rules for this category that start in the next 24 months, or are proposed or on hold.

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Source
WarningUS-CA
N-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.

  • 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)
WarningUS-CA
Bisphenol 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.

  • 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)
WarningUS-CA
Tacrolimus (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.

  • 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)
WarningUS-CA
Hydrochlorothiazide

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.

  • 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)
WarningUS-CA
Voriconazole

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.

  • 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)
WarningUS-CA
Welding 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.

  • 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)
NotificationUS-NM
PFAS 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.

  • 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”
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).

  • 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”
RCW 70A.555.020(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-27Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.555.020(opens in a new tab)
NotificationUS
PFAS 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.

  • 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.”
§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.

  • 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.”
Art. 13(6) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    N-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-CA
    Bisphenol 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-CA
    Tacrolimus (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-CA
    Hydrochlorothiazide

    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-CA
    Voriconazole

    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-CA
    Welding 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-NM
    PFAS 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)
  • NotificationUS
    PFAS 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)
All dated changes

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.

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Sub-categories

Further rules in sub-categories

These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.

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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