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Consumer electronics and small appliances / Phones, tablets and networking / Phones and tablets
Mobile phones, smartphones, tablets and e-readers with a battery and radio (RED 2014/53; common charger Dir. 2022/2380 USB-C; US FCC Part 15; KR 전파법 적합성평가; JP 技適).
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Main sources, from 1 Jan 2025 · What is covered
United States (federal): main sources stored. Modelled: TSCA section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping (40 CFR 705), shown as applying only if the product contains a PFAS; FCC Part 15 marking, SDoC and information to the user (47 CFR 15.19, 15.21, 15.105); 47 CFR part 2 subpart J equipment authorization; Part 18 for consumer ISM appliances where applicable; DOE energy conservation labels for listed consumer products (10 CFR 430 subpart C) and FTC Energy Labeling Rule (16 CFR 305). Not stored: CPSC product-specific rules for electrical goods; UL and NRTL listing (voluntary); state e-waste laws other than California; FCC certification of radio modules (TCB process); DOE standards for non-listed products; TSCA and PFAS in electronics outside the listed instruments.
§ 15.109(a)
Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 15.109(a): field strength at 3 m not above 100 uV/m (30-88 MHz), 150 (88-216), 200 (216-960), 500 (above 960)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- Digital device marketed for home use (US FCC Class B)
Depends on: fcc class b digital device
In force since 25 Apr 1989
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.
“the field strength of radiated emissions from unintentional radiators at a distance of 3 meters shall not exceed the following values: Frequency of emission (MHz)”
47 CFR 18.203(a)
Must meet the conditions of Consumer ISM equipment, unless otherwise specified, must be authorized under either the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity or the certific
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- Heats or powers with radio-frequency energy it makes (induction, microwave or wireless power), FCC Part 18 ISM equipment
Depends on: ism equipment
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50834, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
“Consumer ISM equipment, unless otherwise specified, must be authorized under either the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity or the certification procedure prior to use or marketing.”
47 CFR 18.212(a)
Declaration required
Equipment authorized under Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall include a compliance statement that contains the information set forth
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- Heats or powers with radio-frequency energy it makes (induction, microwave or wireless power), FCC Part 18 ISM equipment
Depends on: ism equipment
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50834, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
Equipment authorized under Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall include a compliance statement that contains the information set forth in § 2.1077 of this chapter and a statement identical or similar to the following: “This device complies with part 18 of the FCC Rules.”
47 CFR 18.213
Disclosure to consumer
interference potential, maintenance of the system and simple measures to correct interference, in the instruction manual or on the packaging; RF lighting devices carry an advisory statement about maritime safety communications equipment
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- Heats or powers with radio-frequency energy it makes (induction, microwave or wireless power), FCC Part 18 ISM equipment
Depends on: ism equipment
In force since 5 Sep 1985
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 5 Sep 1985
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 50 FR 36069, 1985-09-05; earlier commencement is not stated.
“Information on the following matters shall be provided to the user in the instruction manual or on the packaging if an instruction manual is not provided for any type of ISM equipment: (a) The interference potential of the device or system (b) Maintenance of the system (c) Simple measures that can be taken by the user to correct interference.”
47 CFR 2.1074(a)
Label required
Devices subject only to Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall be uniquely identified by the party responsible for marketing or importin
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Digital device (US FCC)
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
Depends on: fcc digital device, radio equipment
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50829, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
“Devices subject only to Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall be uniquely identified by the party responsible for marketing or importing the equipment within the United”
47 CFR 2.1077(a)
Declaration required
If a product must be tested and authorized under Supplier's Declaration of Conformity, a compliance information statement shall be supplied
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Digital device (US FCC)
Depends on: fcc digital device
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50829, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
“If a product must be tested and authorized under Supplier's Declaration of Conformity, a compliance information statement shall be supplied with the product at the time of marketing or importation, containing the following information: (1) Identification of the product, e.g., name and model number;”
§ 2.906(a)
Declaration required
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity: the responsible party (manufacturer, or importer for imported equipment, located in the United States) makes the measurements or completes procedures ensuring the equipment complies
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Digital device (US FCC)
Depends on: fcc digital device
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50825, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
“Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) is a procedure where the responsible party, as defined in § 2.909, makes measurements or completes other procedures found acceptable to the Commission to ensure that the equipment complies”
§ 2.938(a)
Declaration required
Responsible party keeps design records, production test procedures, test results and (for SDoC) the test report and compliance information; certification records for one year after marketing stops
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Digital device (US FCC)
Depends on: fcc digital device
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50827, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
“the responsible party shall maintain the records listed as follows:”
47 CFR 2.1093(d)(1)
Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 2.1093: a portable transmitter (radiating structure within 20 cm of the user's body) is evaluated for RF exposure against the SAR limits of § 1.1310 (100 kHz to 6 GHz) and its equipment authorization application states compliance
Exemptions (1)
A single portable RF source at or below the § 1.1307(b)(3)(i) thresholds (e.g. 1 mW available time-averaged power) is exempt from routine evaluation, except as § 1.1307(c) and (d) provide.
“any other single portable or multiple mobile and portable RF source(s) associated with a device is exempt from routine environmental evaluation for RF exposure prior to equipment authorization or use, except as specified in § 1.1307(c) and (d) of this chapter.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Sends or receives radio signals
Depends on: radio equipment
In force since 7 Aug 1996
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 7 Aug 1996
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 61 FR 41017, 1996-08-07; earlier commencement is not stated.
“Applications for equipment authorization of portable RF sources subject to routine environmental evaluation must contain a statement confirming compliance with the limits specified in § 1.1310 of this chapter as part of their application.”
47 CFR 2.925(a)
Label required
FCC ID preceded by 'FCC ID' in capital letters on a single line, legible without magnification; other statements required for the equipment class; may be shown electronically per § 2.935
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Sends or receives radio signals
Depends on: radio equipment
In force since 21 Mar 1979
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 21 Mar 1979
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 44 FR 17177, 1979-03-21; earlier commencement is not stated.
“Each equipment covered in an application for equipment authorization shall bear a label listing the following: (1) FCC Identifier consisting of the two elements in the exact order specified in § 2.926.”
§ 2.935(f)
Label required
FCC ID and statements on the integrated display, accessible in no more than three steps without special codes, with access instructions in the manual or packaging at purchase; FCC ID or model number and web page also on the device or its packaging
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Sends or receives radio signals
Depends on: radio equipment
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50827, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
“Devices displaying their FCC Identifier, warning statements, or other information electronically must also be labeled, either on the device or its packaging, with the FCC Identifier”
§ 2.909(d)
Label required
This product has been modified by [name, address and telephone number or internet contact of the party performing the modifications]
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Digital device (US FCC)
Depends on: fcc digital device
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50825, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
the equipment shall be labeled, following the specifications in § 2.925(d), with the following: “This product has been modified by [insert name, address and telephone number or internet contact information of the party performing the modifications].”
US: lithium-test-record
Must meet the conditions of Each lithium cell or battery is of the type proven to meet the criteria in part III, sub-section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- Contains lithium
- Your role: Manufacturer or Distributor
- It contains lithium cells or batteries (lithium-ion, lithium polymer or lithium metal)
Depends on: contains lithium, economic operator role
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-10-01 (the stored eCFR version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“Each lithium cell or battery must be of the type proven to meet the criteria in part III, sub-section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria”
Products subject to a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation (not children's products, which take the Children's Product Certificate of 2063(a)(2)): a General Certificate of Conformity.
Declaration required
General Certificate of Conformity: issued by the manufacturer (and the private labeler of a private-label product) for a product subject to a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation; it certifies, on a test of each product or a reasonable testing program, that the product complies with every such rule that applies to it, and names each one. A children's product takes the Children's Product Certificate of 2063(a)(2) instead.
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Not a children's product
- Covered by a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, cpsc rule subject, economic operator role
In force since 12 Nov 2008
Applies to products distributed on or after 12 Nov 2008
The certificate duty took effect on November 12, 2008, 90 days after the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 was enacted.
“every manufacturer of a product which is subject to a consumer product safety rule under this chapter or similar rule, ban, standard, or regulation under any other Act enforced by the Commission and which is imported for consumption or warehousing or distributed in commerce (and the private labeler of such product if such product bears a private label) shall issue a certificate”
Children's products: permanent tracking marks on the product and its packaging.
Label required
Permanent, distinguishing marks on the product and its packaging, to the extent practicable; Manufacturer or private labeler; Location and date of production; Cohort information (batch, run number or other identifying characteristic)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Children's product
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, economic operator role
In force since 14 Aug 2009
Applies to products manufactured on or after 14 Aug 2009
“Effective 1 year after August 14, 2008, the manufacturer of a children's product shall place permanent, distinguishing marks on the product and its packaging, to the extent practicable”
§14322(b)(1)
Label required
3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
“3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol.”
Rechargeable consumer product and regulated battery packaging label (§ 14322(b)(4))
Label required
on packaging, unless visible through it: "CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY." or "CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.", as applicable
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
“On the packaging of each rechargeable consumer product, and the packaging of each regulated battery sold separately from such a product, unless the required label”
§14322(b)(2)(A)
Label required
chemical name or abbreviation "Ni-Cd"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY."
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
On each regulated battery which is a nickel-cadmium battery, the chemical name or the abbreviation "Ni-Cd" and the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.".
§14322(b)(2)(B)
Label required
"Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED." if the battery is sealed
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
On each regulated battery which is a lead-acid battery, "Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE" and if the regulated battery is sealed, the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.".
US: rechargeable-consumer-product-label
Label required
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. (or CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.) on the product and, unless visible, on the packaging
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Battery can be removed by the user: no
- Contains a battery
- Rechargeable
Depends on: battery chemistry, battery removable, contains battery, rechargeable
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
Applies to a rechargeable consumer product with a non-removable regulated battery; manufactured on or after the date 1 year after May 13, 1996 = 1997-05-13 (§14322(a)(1), (b)).
“On each rechargeable consumer product containing a regulated battery that is not easily removable, the phrase”
- Conformity
§ 15.109(a)
Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 15.109(a): field strength at 3 m not above 100 uV/m (30-88 MHz), 150 (88-216), 200 (216-960), 500 (above 960)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Digital device marketed for home use (US FCC Class B)
Depends on: fcc class b digital device
- Effective
In force since 25 Apr 1989
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
“the field strength of radiated emissions from unintentional radiators at a distance of 3 meters shall not exceed the following values: Frequency of emission (MHz)”
§ 15.109(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
47 CFR 18.203(a)
Must meet the conditions of Consumer ISM equipment, unless otherwise specified, must be authorized under either the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity or the certific
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Heats or powers with radio-frequency energy it makes (induction, microwave or wireless power), FCC Part 18 ISM equipment
Depends on: ism equipment
- Effective
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50834, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
“Consumer ISM equipment, unless otherwise specified, must be authorized under either the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity or the certification procedure prior to use or marketing.”
47 CFR 18.203(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 18(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
47 CFR 18.212(a)
Declaration required
Equipment authorized under Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall include a compliance statement that contains the information set forth
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Heats or powers with radio-frequency energy it makes (induction, microwave or wireless power), FCC Part 18 ISM equipment
Depends on: ism equipment
- Effective
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50834, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
Equipment authorized under Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall include a compliance statement that contains the information set forth in § 2.1077 of this chapter and a statement identical or similar to the following: “This device complies with part 18 of the FCC Rules.”
47 CFR 18.212(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 18(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
47 CFR 18.213
Disclosure to consumer
interference potential, maintenance of the system and simple measures to correct interference, in the instruction manual or on the packaging; RF lighting devices carry an advisory statement about maritime safety communications equipment
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Heats or powers with radio-frequency energy it makes (induction, microwave or wireless power), FCC Part 18 ISM equipment
Depends on: ism equipment
- Effective
In force since 5 Sep 1985
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 5 Sep 1985
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 50 FR 36069, 1985-09-05; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
“Information on the following matters shall be provided to the user in the instruction manual or on the packaging if an instruction manual is not provided for any type of ISM equipment: (a) The interference potential of the device or system (b) Maintenance of the system (c) Simple measures that can be taken by the user to correct interference.”
47 CFR 18.213 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 18(opens in a new tab)
- Label
47 CFR 2.1074(a)
Label required
Devices subject only to Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall be uniquely identified by the party responsible for marketing or importin
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Digital device (US FCC)
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
Depends on: fcc digital device, radio equipment
- Effective
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50829, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
“Devices subject only to Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall be uniquely identified by the party responsible for marketing or importing the equipment within the United”
47 CFR 2.1074(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
47 CFR 2.1077(a)
Declaration required
If a product must be tested and authorized under Supplier's Declaration of Conformity, a compliance information statement shall be supplied
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Digital device (US FCC)
Depends on: fcc digital device
- Effective
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50829, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
“If a product must be tested and authorized under Supplier's Declaration of Conformity, a compliance information statement shall be supplied with the product at the time of marketing or importation, containing the following information: (1) Identification of the product, e.g., name and model number;”
47 CFR 2.1077(a) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
§ 2.906(a)
Declaration required
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity: the responsible party (manufacturer, or importer for imported equipment, located in the United States) makes the measurements or completes procedures ensuring the equipment complies
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Digital device (US FCC)
Depends on: fcc digital device
- Effective
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50825, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
“Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) is a procedure where the responsible party, as defined in § 2.909, makes measurements or completes other procedures found acceptable to the Commission to ensure that the equipment complies”
§ 2.906(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
§ 2.938(a)
Declaration required
Responsible party keeps design records, production test procedures, test results and (for SDoC) the test report and compliance information; certification records for one year after marketing stops
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Digital device (US FCC)
Depends on: fcc digital device
- Effective
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50827, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
“the responsible party shall maintain the records listed as follows:”
§ 2.938(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
47 CFR 2.1093(d)(1)
Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 2.1093: a portable transmitter (radiating structure within 20 cm of the user's body) is evaluated for RF exposure against the SAR limits of § 1.1310 (100 kHz to 6 GHz) and its equipment authorization application states compliance
Exemptions (1)
A single portable RF source at or below the § 1.1307(b)(3)(i) thresholds (e.g. 1 mW available time-averaged power) is exempt from routine evaluation, except as § 1.1307(c) and (d) provide.
“any other single portable or multiple mobile and portable RF source(s) associated with a device is exempt from routine environmental evaluation for RF exposure prior to equipment authorization or use, except as specified in § 1.1307(c) and (d) of this chapter.”
47 CFR 2.1093(c)(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
Depends on: radio equipment
- Effective
In force since 7 Aug 1996
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 7 Aug 1996
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 61 FR 41017, 1996-08-07; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
“Applications for equipment authorization of portable RF sources subject to routine environmental evaluation must contain a statement confirming compliance with the limits specified in § 1.1310 of this chapter as part of their application.”
47 CFR 2.1093(d)(1) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)
- Label
47 CFR 2.925(a)
Label required
FCC ID preceded by 'FCC ID' in capital letters on a single line, legible without magnification; other statements required for the equipment class; may be shown electronically per § 2.935
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
Depends on: radio equipment
- Effective
In force since 21 Mar 1979
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 21 Mar 1979
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 44 FR 17177, 1979-03-21; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
“Each equipment covered in an application for equipment authorization shall bear a label listing the following: (1) FCC Identifier consisting of the two elements in the exact order specified in § 2.926.”
47 CFR 2.925(a) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)
- Label
§ 2.935(f)
Label required
FCC ID and statements on the integrated display, accessible in no more than three steps without special codes, with access instructions in the manual or packaging at purchase; FCC ID or model number and web page also on the device or its packaging
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals
Depends on: radio equipment
- Effective
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50827, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
“Devices displaying their FCC Identifier, warning statements, or other information electronically must also be labeled, either on the device or its packaging, with the FCC Identifier”
§ 2.935(f) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)
- Label
§ 2.909(d)
Label required
This product has been modified by [name, address and telephone number or internet contact of the party performing the modifications]
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Digital device (US FCC)
Depends on: fcc digital device
- Effective
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50825, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
- Source
the equipment shall be labeled, following the specifications in § 2.925(d), with the following: “This product has been modified by [insert name, address and telephone number or internet contact information of the party performing the modifications].”
§ 2.909(d) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
US: lithium-test-record
Must meet the conditions of Each lithium cell or battery is of the type proven to meet the criteria in part III, sub-section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Contains lithium
- Your role: Manufacturer or Distributor
- It contains lithium cells or batteries (lithium-ion, lithium polymer or lithium metal)
Depends on: contains lithium, economic operator role
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-10-01 (the stored eCFR version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“Each lithium cell or battery must be of the type proven to meet the criteria in part III, sub-section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria”
§173.185(a)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 49 CFR 173.185(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
Products subject to a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation (not children's products, which take the Children's Product Certificate of 2063(a)(2)): a General Certificate of Conformity.
Declaration required
General Certificate of Conformity: issued by the manufacturer (and the private labeler of a private-label product) for a product subject to a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation; it certifies, on a test of each product or a reasonable testing program, that the product complies with every such rule that applies to it, and names each one. A children's product takes the Children's Product Certificate of 2063(a)(2) instead.
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Not a children's product
- Covered by a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, cpsc rule subject, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 12 Nov 2008
Applies to products distributed on or after 12 Nov 2008
The certificate duty took effect on November 12, 2008, 90 days after the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 was enacted.
- Source
“every manufacturer of a product which is subject to a consumer product safety rule under this chapter or similar rule, ban, standard, or regulation under any other Act enforced by the Commission and which is imported for consumption or warehousing or distributed in commerce (and the private labeler of such product if such product bears a private label) shall issue a certificate”
§2063(a)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22US Government Publishing Office (govinfo), United States Code 2024 Edition: 15 U.S.C. 2063(a)(1)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Children's products: permanent tracking marks on the product and its packaging.
Label required
Permanent, distinguishing marks on the product and its packaging, to the extent practicable; Manufacturer or private labeler; Location and date of production; Cohort information (batch, run number or other identifying characteristic)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Children's product
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 14 Aug 2009
Applies to products manufactured on or after 14 Aug 2009
- Source
“Effective 1 year after August 14, 2008, the manufacturer of a children's product shall place permanent, distinguishing marks on the product and its packaging, to the extent practicable”
§2063(a)(5)(A) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22US Government Publishing Office (govinfo), United States Code 2024 Edition: 15 U.S.C. 2063(a)(5)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
§14322(b)(1)
Label required
3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
- Source
“3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol.”
§14322(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Rechargeable consumer product and regulated battery packaging label (§ 14322(b)(4))
Label required
on packaging, unless visible through it: "CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY." or "CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.", as applicable
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
- Source
“On the packaging of each rechargeable consumer product, and the packaging of each regulated battery sold separately from such a product, unless the required label”
§ 14322(b)(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- Label
§14322(b)(2)(A)
Label required
chemical name or abbreviation "Ni-Cd"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY."
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
- Source
On each regulated battery which is a nickel-cadmium battery, the chemical name or the abbreviation "Ni-Cd" and the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.".
§14322(b)(2)(A) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- Label
§14322(b)(2)(B)
Label required
"Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED." if the battery is sealed
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
- Source
On each regulated battery which is a lead-acid battery, "Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE" and if the regulated battery is sealed, the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.".
§14322(b)(2)(B) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- Label
US: rechargeable-consumer-product-label
Label required
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. (or CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.) on the product and, unless visible, on the packaging
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Battery can be removed by the user: no
- Contains a battery
- Rechargeable
Depends on: battery chemistry, battery removable, contains battery, rechargeable
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
Applies to a rechargeable consumer product with a non-removable regulated battery; manufactured on or after the date 1 year after May 13, 1996 = 1997-05-13 (§14322(a)(1), (b)).
- Source
“On each rechargeable consumer product containing a regulated battery that is not easily removable, the phrase”
§14322(b)(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(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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Some rules depend on details of your product. Until you tell us, a check says Needs answers and asks for what's missing.
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- Whether the listed substance or group is present
- Markets
- EU, GB, KR, US, US-CA, US-ME, US-MN, US-NM, US-VT
- Rules
- 1,026
- Number of employees at the seller
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 972
- Economic operator role
- Markets
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- Rules
- 221
- Radio equipment
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 123
- Contains battery
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, US, US-CA
- Rules
- 54
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- 44
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- 22
- Rechargeable
- Markets
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- 20
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- 13
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- 12
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- 11
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- Rules
- 9
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- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 9
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- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 9
- Fcc digital device
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- US
- Rules
- 7
- Whether it is a children's product
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- US
- Rules
- 6
- Annual gross revenue usd
- Markets
- US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
- Rules
- 5
- Fcc class b digital device
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 4
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- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 3
- Charger included in box
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
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- 2
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- Rules
- 2
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- Rules
- 1
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- Rules
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- Rules
- 1
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- Markets
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- 1
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- Rules
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- Rules
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- Covered list component
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- Rules
- 1
- Contains lithium
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- Rules
- 1
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- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Battery removable
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
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- Markets
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- Rules
- 1
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- Markets
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- Rules
- 1
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- Markets
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- Rules
- 1
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- Markets
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- Rules
- 1
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- Rules
- 1
- Fluorine treated container
- Markets
- US-VT
- Rules
- 1
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- Markets
- US-WA
- Rules
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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 plastic external enclosure contains no intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants
Must meet the conditions of Flame retardants: no person may manufacture, sell, or distribute in Washington an indoor electric or electronic product powered by a standard 120-volt outlet or battery whose plastic external enclosure contains intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants (WAC 173-337-112(1)(c)(i)); from 2027-01-01 for Group 1 (worldwide gross sales that equal or exceed $1,000,000,000 in 2022)
Exemptions (5)
Products intended for outdoor use.
“(A) Electric and electronic products with plastic external enclosures, intended for outdoor use.”
Products that receive power only when hardwired into a building's fixed wiring (wiring and control devices, lighting equipment, sensors and similar).
“(B) Consumer products that receive power only when they are hardwired into and permanently part of the fixed electrical wiring of a building. This includes wiring devices, control devices, electrical distribution equipment, lighting equipment, sensors, dimmers, controllers, and life safety systems and devices.”
Products regulated by the FDA as medical devices.
“(C) Consumer products regulated by the FDA as medical devices.”
Plastic external enclosure parts weighing less than 0.5 grams; wires, cords, cables, switches, light bulbs and connectors.
“(E) Wires, cords, cables, switches, light bulbs, and connectors.”
Products manufactured before the applicable compliance date.
“(A) Priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before the applicable compliance schedules in (b) of this subsection, even if the priority consumer product was refurbished after the applicable compliance schedules in (b) of this subsection.”
Official text, current to 21 Dec 2025. Washington Code Reviser's own WAC chapter page; latest amendment in the history note is WSR 25-24-007, effective 2025-12-21.
- It has a plastic external enclosure, is intended for indoor use and is powered by a standard 120-volt outlet or battery, and the person or entity's worldwide gross sales equal or exceed $1,000,000,000 in 2022 (Group 1)
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Stated in WAC 173-337-112(1)(b): the restriction takes effect on 2027-01-01 for persons or entities in Group 1; Group 1 is worldwide gross sales of $1,000,000,000 or more in 2022, Group 2 less. Electronic displays and televisions have their own 2025-01-01 schedule (not stored here).
“(i) No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that has a plastic external enclosure that contains intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants.”
Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)
Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.
Exemptions (2)
Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste
“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage
“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
Later deadlines (1)
31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer
“the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
Penalty
Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)
“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022
Depends on: economic operator role
Takes effect 31 Jan 2027
Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027
Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.
“All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
Art. 11 removable-replaceable-lmt
Must meet the conditions of LMT batteries and their cells are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional at any time during the product's lifetime
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
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: LMT battery (e-bike, e-scooter)
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
“shall ensure that those batteries, as well as individual battery cells included in the battery pack, are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional”
- 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 plastic external enclosure contains no intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants
Must meet the conditions of Flame retardants: no person may manufacture, sell, or distribute in Washington an indoor electric or electronic product powered by a standard 120-volt outlet or battery whose plastic external enclosure contains intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants (WAC 173-337-112(1)(c)(i)); from 2027-01-01 for Group 1 (worldwide gross sales that equal or exceed $1,000,000,000 in 2022)
Exemptions (5)
Products intended for outdoor use.
“(A) Electric and electronic products with plastic external enclosures, intended for outdoor use.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(a)(ii)(A) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(opens in a new tab) Products that receive power only when hardwired into a building's fixed wiring (wiring and control devices, lighting equipment, sensors and similar).
“(B) Consumer products that receive power only when they are hardwired into and permanently part of the fixed electrical wiring of a building. This includes wiring devices, control devices, electrical distribution equipment, lighting equipment, sensors, dimmers, controllers, and life safety systems and devices.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(a)(ii)(B) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(opens in a new tab) Products regulated by the FDA as medical devices.
“(C) Consumer products regulated by the FDA as medical devices.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(a)(ii)(C) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(opens in a new tab) Plastic external enclosure parts weighing less than 0.5 grams; wires, cords, cables, switches, light bulbs and connectors.
“(E) Wires, cords, cables, switches, light bulbs, and connectors.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(a)(iii)(E) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(opens in a new tab) Products manufactured before the applicable compliance date.
“(A) Priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before the applicable compliance schedules in (b) of this subsection, even if the priority consumer product was refurbished after the applicable compliance schedules in (b) of this subsection.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(c)(i)(A) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 21 Dec 2025. Washington Code Reviser's own WAC chapter page; latest amendment in the history note is WSR 25-24-007, effective 2025-12-21.
- Applies when
- It has a plastic external enclosure, is intended for indoor use and is powered by a standard 120-volt outlet or battery, and the person or entity's worldwide gross sales equal or exceed $1,000,000,000 in 2022 (Group 1)
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Stated in WAC 173-337-112(1)(b): the restriction takes effect on 2027-01-01 for persons or entities in Group 1; Group 1 is worldwide gross sales of $1,000,000,000 or more in 2022, Group 2 less. Electronic displays and televisions have their own 2025-01-01 schedule (not stored here).
- Source
“(i) No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that has a plastic external enclosure that contains intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(c)(i) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(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)
- ConformityEU
Art. 11 removable-replaceable-lmt
Must meet the conditions of LMT batteries and their cells are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional at any time during the product's lifetime
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
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: LMT battery (e-bike, e-scooter)
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
- Source
“shall ensure that those batteries, as well as individual battery cells included in the battery pack, are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional”
Art. 11(5) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Phones and tablets, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
7 records dated 13 Jan 2023 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 7 most recent records
- Safety Gate alerts
Mobile phone armband - Phone Armband00 Black
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Phones and tablets
- Safety Gate alerts
Magnetic selfie light - Smartphone magsafe selfie flip light
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Phones and tabletsLuminaires and lamps
- Safety Gate alerts
Mobile phone armband - Sportarmband für Smartphone
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Phones and tablets
- Safety Gate alerts
Mini phone fan - Mini fan for iPhone
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Phones and tabletsFans and heaters
- Safety Gate alerts
LED light - Smartphone LED Selfie light
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Phones and tabletsLuminaires and lamps
- Safety Gate alerts
Explosion-proof smartphone - H20M
Origin as stated: Spain
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Phones and tablets
- Safety Gate alerts
Armband for cell phone - Sportsarmbånd
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Phones and tablets
See also
Related categories
- Phones, tablets and networking
Handheld communication devices and home network equipment.
- Routers, modems and network equipment
Wi-Fi routers, mesh nodes, access points, modems, powerline adapters (RED, UK PSTI security requirements, EU RED delegated act 2022/30 cybersecurity).
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