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South Korea20 rulesCoverage: Main sources, from 24 Mar 2026
Main sources, from 24 Mar 2026 · What is covered

South Korea: main sources stored. Modelled: 전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법 KC certification (안전인증, 안전확인, 공급자적합성확인) and KC mark; 전파법 적합성평가 for broadcasting and communications equipment; 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 for EEE. Not stored: KC technical standards (KC 60335 series attachments); 에너지이용 합리화법 efficiency label; product list tiers in 시행규칙 annexes (partial); 전자파적합성 EMC notice details.

Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Conformity

제47조의3제2항

Must meet the conditions of 전파법 제47조의3제2항: not exceed the 전자파적합성기준 (EMC standard set by Presidential Decree)

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

Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“전자파장해를 주거나 전자파로부터 영향을 받는 기자재를 제작하거나 수입하려는 자는 전자파적합성기준을 초과하지 아니하도록 하여야 한다. ③ 과학기술정보통신부장관은 전자파장해를 주거”
Article 47-3(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

제58조의2①

Must meet the conditions of 방송통신기자재와 전자파장해를 주거나 전자파로부터 영향을 받는 기자재(이하 "방송통신기자재등"이라 한다)를 제조 또는 판매하거나

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

Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

방송통신기자재와 전자파장해를 주거나 전자파로부터 영향을 받는 기자재(이하 "방송통신기자재등"이라 한다)를 제조 또는 판매하거나
Article 58-2(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법 (Radio Waves Act)(opens in a new tab)
Label

제58조의2⑧

Label required

적합성평가표시 (KC mark) on the equipment or its packaging before sale, rental, display (including internet listing), storage, transport or installation; 자기적합확인표시 in the instruction manual for self-confirmed equipment

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

Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the stored act version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“적합성평가를 받은 자가 해당 기자재를 판매ㆍ대여하거나 판매ㆍ대여할 목적으로 진열(인터넷에 게시하는 경우를 포함한다. 이하 같다)ㆍ보관ㆍ운송하거나 무선국ㆍ방송통신망에 설치하려는 경우에는 해당 기자재 또는 포장에 적합성평가를 받은 사실을 표시(이하”
Article 58-2(8) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법 (Radio Waves Act)(opens in a new tab)
Declaration

제58조의2제4항

Declaration required

자기적합확인: own or recognised-lab test showing conformity with the conformity-assessment standards, documents kept in writing and published, or 적합등록 (Art. 58-2(4)); proof documents retained (Art. 58-2(5))

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

Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

  • Sends or receives radio signals
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor

Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the stored Act version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

제3항에도 불구하고 전파환경 및 방송통신망 등에 위해를 줄 우려가 낮은 기자재 등 대통령령으로 정하는 기자재(이하 "자기적합확인 대상 기자재"라 한다)를 제조 또는 판매하거나 수입하려는 자는
Article 58-2(4) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법 (Radio Waves Act)(opens in a new tab)
Registration

방송통신기자재등 적합인증

Registration required

적합인증 (certification) by the Minister after testing by a designated test body, for equipment that may harm the radio environment or networks or gives or suffers serious electromagnetic interference

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

Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

  • Sends or receives radio signals

Depends on: radio equipment

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the stored Act version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“전파환경 및 방송통신망 등에 위해를 줄 우려가 있는 기자재와 중대한 전자파장해를 주거나 전자파로부터 정상적인 동작을 방해받을 정도의 영향을 받는 기자재를 제조 또는 판매하거나 수입하려는 자는”
Article 58-2(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법 (Radio Waves Act)(opens in a new tab)
Registration

방송통신기자재등 적합등록

Registration required

적합등록 (registration) with the Minister after testing by a designated test body, for equipment not subject to 적합인증

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

Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

Every product in the category

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the stored Act version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“제2항에 따른 적합인증의 대상이 아닌 방송통신기자재등을 제조 또는 판매하거나 수입하려는 자는”
Article 58-2(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법 (Radio Waves Act)(opens in a new tab)
Notification

제10조제3항

Notification to 기후에너지환경부장관 and 산업통상부장관 (Ministers)

Evaluation report on material and structure improvement per the joint guideline for easy recycling

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

  • Rated voltage below 1501 V
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: rated voltage v, economic operator role

In force since 16 Aug 2023

Applies to products manufactured on or after 16 Aug 2023

“전기ㆍ전자제품 제조ㆍ수입업자는 제1항의 지침에 따라 재질ㆍ구조개선에 관한 평가서를 작성하여 기후에너지환경부장관과 산업통상부장관에게 제출하여야 한다. ④ 기후에너지환경”
Article 10(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률(opens in a new tab)
Disclosure

제11조

Disclosure to consumer

공표: publish the results of self-checking/evaluating compliance with the hazardous-substance content limits

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

  • Rated voltage below 1501 V
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: rated voltage v, economic operator role

In force since 1 Jan 2008

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

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

제15조

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

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

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

  • Rated voltage below 1501 V
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: rated voltage v, economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-03-17 (the stored act version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“전기ㆍ전자제품의 사용 후 폐기물의 양이 많은 제품 중 대통령령으로 정하는 전기ㆍ전자제품을 제조(주문자의 상표를 붙이는 방식에 따라 제조하는 경우에는 그 주문을 말한다)하거나 수입하는 자로서 대통령령으로 정하는”
Article 15 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률(opens in a new tab)
  • Applies when
    • Rated voltage below 1501 V

    Depends on: rated voltage v

    Effective

    1 Jul 2021

    Each rule has its own date; open a target.

    Source

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

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

  • Conformity

    제47조의3제2항

    Must meet the conditions of 전파법 제47조의3제2항: not exceed the 전자파적합성기준 (EMC standard set by Presidential Decree)

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

    Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “전자파장해를 주거나 전자파로부터 영향을 받는 기자재를 제작하거나 수입하려는 자는 전자파적합성기준을 초과하지 아니하도록 하여야 한다. ③ 과학기술정보통신부장관은 전자파장해를 주거”
    Article 47-3(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    제58조의2①

    Must meet the conditions of 방송통신기자재와 전자파장해를 주거나 전자파로부터 영향을 받는 기자재(이하 "방송통신기자재등"이라 한다)를 제조 또는 판매하거나

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

    Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    방송통신기자재와 전자파장해를 주거나 전자파로부터 영향을 받는 기자재(이하 "방송통신기자재등"이라 한다)를 제조 또는 판매하거나
    Article 58-2(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법 (Radio Waves Act)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    제58조의2⑧

    Label required

    적합성평가표시 (KC mark) on the equipment or its packaging before sale, rental, display (including internet listing), storage, transport or installation; 자기적합확인표시 in the instruction manual for self-confirmed equipment

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

    Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the stored act version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “적합성평가를 받은 자가 해당 기자재를 판매ㆍ대여하거나 판매ㆍ대여할 목적으로 진열(인터넷에 게시하는 경우를 포함한다. 이하 같다)ㆍ보관ㆍ운송하거나 무선국ㆍ방송통신망에 설치하려는 경우에는 해당 기자재 또는 포장에 적합성평가를 받은 사실을 표시(이하”
    Article 58-2(8) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법 (Radio Waves Act)(opens in a new tab)
  • Declaration

    제58조의2제4항

    Declaration required

    자기적합확인: own or recognised-lab test showing conformity with the conformity-assessment standards, documents kept in writing and published, or 적합등록 (Art. 58-2(4)); proof documents retained (Art. 58-2(5))

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

    Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

    Applies when
    • Sends or receives radio signals
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor

    Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the stored Act version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    제3항에도 불구하고 전파환경 및 방송통신망 등에 위해를 줄 우려가 낮은 기자재 등 대통령령으로 정하는 기자재(이하 "자기적합확인 대상 기자재"라 한다)를 제조 또는 판매하거나 수입하려는 자는
    Article 58-2(4) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법 (Radio Waves Act)(opens in a new tab)
  • Registration

    방송통신기자재등 적합인증

    Registration required

    적합인증 (certification) by the Minister after testing by a designated test body, for equipment that may harm the radio environment or networks or gives or suffers serious electromagnetic interference

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

    Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

    Applies when
    • Sends or receives radio signals

    Depends on: radio equipment

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the stored Act version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “전파환경 및 방송통신망 등에 위해를 줄 우려가 있는 기자재와 중대한 전자파장해를 주거나 전자파로부터 정상적인 동작을 방해받을 정도의 영향을 받는 기자재를 제조 또는 판매하거나 수입하려는 자는”
    Article 58-2(2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법 (Radio Waves Act)(opens in a new tab)
  • Registration

    방송통신기자재등 적합등록

    Registration required

    적합등록 (registration) with the Minister after testing by a designated test body, for equipment not subject to 적합인증

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

    Official text, current to 2 Jan 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-01-02.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-01-02 (the stored Act version's date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “제2항에 따른 적합인증의 대상이 아닌 방송통신기자재등을 제조 또는 판매하거나 수입하려는 자는”
    Article 58-2(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전파법 (Radio Waves Act)(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    제10조제3항

    Notification to 기후에너지환경부장관 and 산업통상부장관 (Ministers)

    Evaluation report on material and structure improvement per the joint guideline for easy recycling

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

    Applies when
    • Rated voltage below 1501 V
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: rated voltage v, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 16 Aug 2023

    Applies to products manufactured on or after 16 Aug 2023

    Source
    “전기ㆍ전자제품 제조ㆍ수입업자는 제1항의 지침에 따라 재질ㆍ구조개선에 관한 평가서를 작성하여 기후에너지환경부장관과 산업통상부장관에게 제출하여야 한다. ④ 기후에너지환경”
    Article 10(3) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    제11조

    Disclosure to consumer

    공표: publish the results of self-checking/evaluating compliance with the hazardous-substance content limits

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

    Applies when
    • Rated voltage below 1501 V
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: rated voltage v, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2008

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

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

    제15조

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

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

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

    Applies when
    • Rated voltage below 1501 V
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: rated voltage v, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-03-17 (the stored act version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

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

Gaps

Markets without rules for this category

We have no rules for this category in these markets. That doesn't mean none apply, so a check here says Not covered, never clear.

ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked

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Market
Coverage
Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
  • Coverage
    Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.

Facts

What we need to know about your product

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

Show 39 facts
Depends on
Markets
Rules
Whether the listed substance or group is present
EU, GB, KR, US, US-CA, US-ME, US-MN, US-NM, US-VT
1,026
Number of employees at the seller
US-CA
972
Economic operator role
EU, GB, KR, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-MN, US-NY, US-OR, US-WA
200
Radio equipment
EU, GB, JP, KR, US
110
Rated voltage v
EU, GB, KR
44
Contains battery
EU, GB, US
40
Battery category
EU, GB
22
Internet connectable
EU, GB, US-CA, US-OR
19
Product group ecodesign
EU, US
18
Nameplate output power w
EU, US
12
Eps output type
EU
9
Battery chemistry
US
9
Fcc digital device
US
7
Whether it is a children's product
US
6
Rechargeable
US
6
Annual gross revenue usd
US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
5
Fcc class b digital device
US
4
Ism equipment
US
3
Mains powered
GB, US
2
Button or coin cell
US
2
Fcc part15 device
US
2
Distance sale to other member state
EU
1
Whether it is sold online
EU
1
Processes personal data
EU
1
Enables money transfer
EU
1
Sold online to consumers
EU
1
Rated power w
GB
1
Plug type
GB
1
Covered list component
US
1
Contains lithium
US
1
Cpsc rule subject
US
1
Battery removable
US
1
Ca gross sales usd
US-CA
1
Packaging tons co
US-CO
1
Packaging tons md
US-MD
1
Packaging tons mn
US-MN
1
Packaging tonnes or
US-OR
1
Fluorine treated container
US-VT
1
Packaging tons wa
US-WA
1
  • Whether the listed substance or group is present
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR, US, US-CA, US-ME, US-MN, US-NM, US-VT
    Rules
    1,026
  • Number of employees at the seller
    Markets
    US-CA
    Rules
    972
  • Economic operator role
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-MN, US-NY, US-OR, US-WA
    Rules
    200
  • Radio equipment
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US
    Rules
    110
  • Rated voltage v
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    44
  • Contains battery
    Markets
    EU, GB, US
    Rules
    40
  • Battery category
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    22
  • Internet connectable
    Markets
    EU, GB, US-CA, US-OR
    Rules
    19
  • Product group ecodesign
    Markets
    EU, US
    Rules
    18
  • Nameplate output power w
    Markets
    EU, US
    Rules
    12
  • Eps output type
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    9
  • Battery chemistry
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    9
  • Fcc digital device
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    7
  • Whether it is a children's product
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    6
  • Rechargeable
    Markets
    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
  • Ism equipment
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    3
  • Mains powered
    Markets
    GB, US
    Rules
    2
  • Button or coin cell
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    2
  • Fcc part15 device
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    2
  • Distance sale to other member state
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    1
  • Whether it is sold online
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    1
  • Processes personal data
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    1
  • Enables money transfer
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    1
  • Sold online to consumers
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    1
  • Rated power w
    Markets
    GB
    Rules
    1
  • Plug type
    Markets
    GB
    Rules
    1
  • Covered list component
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Contains lithium
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Cpsc rule subject
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Battery removable
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Ca gross sales usd
    Markets
    US-CA
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons co
    Markets
    US-CO
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons md
    Markets
    US-MD
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons mn
    Markets
    US-MN
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tonnes or
    Markets
    US-OR
    Rules
    1
  • Fluorine treated container
    Markets
    US-VT
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons wa
    Markets
    US-WA
    Rules
    1

Changes

Upcoming changes

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

Show 37 upcoming changes
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
WarningUS-CA
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
758-17-8
Date listed
8 Dec 2025

Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Bisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).

“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Bisphenol S (BPS)
Type of toxicity
developmental toxicity
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
80-09-1
Date listed
8 Dec 2025

Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Tacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Tacrolimus
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
104987-11-3
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Hydrochlorothiazide

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Hydrochlorothiazide
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Voriconazole

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Voriconazole
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Welding Fumes

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Welding Fumes
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
none given
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
NotificationUS-NM
PFAS as defined in New Mexico (US state)

Notification to New Mexico Department of Environment

The manufacturer of a product sold in New Mexico that contains an intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance must submit: a brief description of the product with its UPC, SKU or other numeric code; the purpose of each such substance; the amount of each substance by CAS number, as an exact quantity or within an approved range; the manufacturer's name and address and a contact person; and any further information the Department requests. A revision is due within 30 days of a significant change.

Exemptions (3)

The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.

“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
Section 3(A)(16) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)

The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.

“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
Section 3(A)(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)

The reporting duty does not apply to products exempt from the prohibitions under Section 3(A).

“The requirements of this section do not apply 2 to products that are exempt pursuant to Subsection A of 3 Section 3 of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances 4 Protection Act.”
Section 5(K) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)
Later deadlines (1)

1 Jan 2027: Submit the product information to the New Mexico Department of Environment.

“On or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of 19 a product sold”
Section 5(B) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)
Penalty

A manufacturer that violates the Act or a rule adopted under it is assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000.

“adopted pursuant to that act shall be assessed a civil 2 penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
Section 7(A) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)

Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.

  • It contains intentionally added PFAS

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027

The information must be submitted on or before January 1, 2027. The Department may extend the deadline or waive the duty where equivalent information is publicly available.

“that contains an intentionally added per- or 22 poly-fluoroalkyl substance shall submit to the department the 23 information required by Subsection A of this section”
Section 5(B) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)
ConformityUS-WA

The 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.

  • 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.”
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)
NotificationUS
PFAS as defined in United States (federal)

Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)

Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.

Exemptions (2)

Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste

“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage

“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Later deadlines (1)

31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer

“the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
§705.20(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Penalty

Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)

“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
§705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022

Depends on: economic operator role

Takes effect 31 Jan 2027

Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027

Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.

“All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
§705.20(a) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
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.

  • 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”
Art. 11(5) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

    Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

    Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
    CAS No.
    758-17-8
    Date listed
    8 Dec 2025

    Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Bisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).

    “a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

    Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

    Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Bisphenol S (BPS)
    Type of toxicity
    developmental toxicity
    Listed by
    the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
    CAS No.
    80-09-1
    Date listed
    8 Dec 2025

    Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Tacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Tacrolimus
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    104987-11-3
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Hydrochlorothiazide

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Hydrochlorothiazide
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Voriconazole

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Voriconazole
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Welding Fumes

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Welding Fumes
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    none given
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • NotificationUS-NM
    PFAS as defined in New Mexico (US state)

    Notification to New Mexico Department of Environment

    The manufacturer of a product sold in New Mexico that contains an intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance must submit: a brief description of the product with its UPC, SKU or other numeric code; the purpose of each such substance; the amount of each substance by CAS number, as an exact quantity or within an approved range; the manufacturer's name and address and a contact person; and any further information the Department requests. A revision is due within 30 days of a significant change.

    Exemptions (3)

    The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.

    “fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
    Section 3(A)(16) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)

    The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.

    “used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
    Section 3(A)(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)

    The reporting duty does not apply to products exempt from the prohibitions under Section 3(A).

    “The requirements of this section do not apply 2 to products that are exempt pursuant to Subsection A of 3 Section 3 of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances 4 Protection Act.”
    Section 5(K) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)
    Later deadlines (1)

    1 Jan 2027: Submit the product information to the New Mexico Department of Environment.

    “On or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of 19 a product sold”
    Section 5(B) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)
    Penalty

    A manufacturer that violates the Act or a rule adopted under it is assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000.

    “adopted pursuant to that act shall be assessed a civil 2 penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
    Section 7(A) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)

    Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.

    Applies when
    • It contains intentionally added PFAS
    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027

    The information must be submitted on or before January 1, 2027. The Department may extend the deadline or waive the duty where equivalent information is publicly available.

    Source
    “that contains an intentionally added per- or 22 poly-fluoroalkyl substance shall submit to the department the 23 information required by Subsection A of this section”
    Section 5(B) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)
  • ConformityUS-WA

    The 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)
  • NotificationUS
    PFAS as defined in United States (federal)

    Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)

    Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.

    Exemptions (2)

    Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste

    “Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
    §705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

    Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage

    “Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
    §705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
    Later deadlines (1)

    31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer

    “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
    §705.20(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
    Penalty

    Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)

    “TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
    §705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    Takes effect 31 Jan 2027

    Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027

    Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.

    Source
    “All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
    §705.20(a) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
  • 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)
All dated changes

Records

Recalls and alerts

Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Computers and peripherals, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.

14 records dated 28 Jul 2023 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.

Show the 8 most recent records

Sub-categories

Further rules in sub-categories

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

See also

Related categories

  • Consumer electronics and small appliances

    Consumer electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and small household appliances sold to consumers, mains-powered or battery-powered, as 'EEE' in EU RoHS 2011/65 and WEEE 2012/19, 'electrical equipment' in EU LVD 2014/35, 'radio equipment' in RED 2014/53, UK, US FCC, KR KC and JP PSE rules. Excluded from v0: stand-alone batteries and power banks, e-bikes and e-scooters (covered under Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except where an EEE law covers a battery inside the device), toys with electronics (toy safety rules), medical devices, large household appliances (fridges, washing machines), professional and industrial equipment, vehicles, and luminaires fixed in buildings by installers.

  • Laptops and notebooks

    Portable computers (common charger USB-C from 2026-04-28 under Dir. 2022/2380, standby/off mode ecodesign 2023/826).

  • Desktop computers and peripherals

    Desktop PCs, keyboards, mice, webcams, external drives, printers for home use.

  • Phones, tablets and networking

    Handheld communication devices and home network equipment.

  • Audio, video and imaging

    TVs, monitors, headphones, speakers, cameras and game consoles.

  • Wearables and smart-home devices

    Body-worn and connected home devices.

  • Chargers, power supplies and cables

    External power supplies, chargers, cables and extension leads.

  • Small kitchen appliances

    Mains-powered appliances for food and drink preparation.

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