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Mains-powered appliances for food and drink preparation.
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Main sources, from 1 Jan 2025 · What is covered
Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): main sources stored. Modelled: UKCA marking and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regs 2016; EMC Regs 2016; Radio Equipment Regs 2017; RoHS Regs 2012; WEEE Regs 2013; PSTI Act 2022 and Security Requirements Regs 2023; Plugs and Sockets Regs 1994. Not stored: GB ecodesign (Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regs 2021); Northern Ireland EU-rule application; GB REACH article duty; producer compliance scheme fees.
reg. 12(1)
Banned
Text as made (the original enactment, without later amendments), current to 5 Jul 1994. legislation.gov.uk as-made text (made 1994-07-05); later amendments are not in it, so it is older than the current law.
- It is a mains appliance for domestic use (200 V or more, up to 13 A) with a flexible cord for a BS 1363 socket (SI 1994/1768 reg. 11(1))
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 200 V
- Rated power below 3250 W
- Mains plug type: Type A or Type B or Type C or Type E or Type F or Type I or Type O
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, rated power w, plug type
In force since 1 Feb 1995
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Feb 1995
Part II came into force on 1st February 1995 for supply by a manufacturer in or importer into the United Kingdom and on 1st February 1996 in all other cases (reg. 1(3)).
“any appliance unless that appliance is correctly fitted with a standard plug”
UK waste batteries: distributor-no-separate-charge
Banned
Above 0 charge (content basis)
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-05-19.
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: contains battery, battery category, economic operator role
In force since 1 Feb 2010
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Feb 2010
Part 4 comes into force on 1st February 2010 (reg. 1(2)(b)).
“A distributor must not show separately the costs of the collection, treatment and recycling of waste portable batteries to an end-user at the time of sale”
Limit 0.002 % (content basis)
by weight
Exemptions (2)
Does not apply to a battery that is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of reg. 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 (reg. 4(4))
“This regulation does not apply to a battery which is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of regulation 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003”
The Cd prohibition does not apply to a portable battery intended for use in emergency and alarm systems, including emergency lighting, or in medical equipment (reg. 4(3)); the intended use is not a product fact
“The prohibition in paragraph (1)(b) shall not apply to a portable battery intended for use in— a emergency and alarm systems, including emergency lighting;”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: contains battery, battery category
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
“a portable battery that contains more than 0.002% of cadmium by weight.”
Limit 0.0005 % (content basis)
by weight
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply to a battery that is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of reg. 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 (reg. 4(4))
“This regulation does not apply to a battery which is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of regulation 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Contains a battery
Depends on: contains battery
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
“a battery that contains more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight;”
10 rules from The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
Show targets (10 of 10)
- Cadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
- Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (CAS 117-81-7)
- Diisobutyl phthalate (CAS 84-69-5)
- Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) (CAS 84-74-2)
- Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) (CAS 85-68-7)
- Hexavalent chromium (CAS 18540-29-9)
- Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)
- Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)
- Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Every product in the category
Dates run from 2 Jan 2013 to 22 Jul 2019
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Cadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
“Cadmium (0.01%)”
Appliance designed so that a waste battery can be readily removed (by the end-user or an independent qualified professional)
Must meet the conditions of Appliance into which a battery is or may be incorporated is designed so that a waste battery can be readily removed by the end-user or, where it cannot, by a qualified professional independent of the manufacturer
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply requires a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery (reg. 7(2))
“Paragraph (1) shall not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply is necessary”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Contains a battery
Depends on: contains battery
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date. Words in reg. 7(1)(a) were inserted 2015-07-01 (SI 2015/63).
“designed in such a way that a waste battery can be readily removed from that appliance”
Instructions for safe battery removal and battery type
Disclosure to consumer
Instructions showing how the battery can be removed safely by the end-user or by an independent qualified professional and, where appropriate, informing the end-user of the type of the incorporated battery
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply requires a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery (reg. 7(2))
“Paragraph (1) shall not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply is necessary”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Contains a battery
Depends on: contains battery
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
“accompanied by instructions showing how the battery can be removed safely”
reg. 15
Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied b
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied before an importer places electrical equipment on the market 16 Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried out;”
reg. 16
Test required
Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried”
reg. 18(1)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must indicate on the electrical equipment— a the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark”
reg. 19
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English, supplied by the importer
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 21
Declaration required
Importer keeps a copy of the EU declaration of conformity and the technical documentation for 10 years
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“An importer must, for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which electrical equipment is placed on the market,”
reg. 25
Must meet the conditions of When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2.”
reg. 26(1)
Test required
Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK mar
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK marking; ii is accompanied”
reg. 39(1)
Label required
The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) ap
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) applies,”
reg. 4
Must meet the conditions of reg. 4 and Schedule 1: designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives.”
reg. 5
Declaration required
Technical documentation and conformity assessment under Schedule 2, kept 10 years (reg. 7)
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“carry out the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 or have it carried out. Declaration of conformity and UK marking 6 1 Where”
reg. 6(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 38), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Where the conformity of electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2, a manufacturer must, before placing that electrical equipment on the market— a draw up a declaration of conformity in accordance with regulation 38 ( ... declaration of conformity);”
reg. 7
Declaration required
A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and ma
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and make them available for inspection by the market surveillance authority for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the electrical equipment is placed on the market.”
reg. 8(1)
Label required
ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i”
reg. 9
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 10(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 41), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“Where the conformity of apparatus with the essential requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity assessment procedure, the manufacturer must, before placing the apparatus”
reg. 11
Declaration required
A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in resp
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in respect of the apparatus for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the apparatus is placed on the market.”
reg. 9
Declaration required
Technical documentation (Schedule 2 module A or Schedule 3), kept 10 years (reg. 11)
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
“carry out a relevant conformity assessment procedure in respect of the apparatus or have such a procedure carried out; and b draw up— i the technical documentation referred to in Schedule 2 (module A: internal production control) or Schedule 3 (module B: EU- type examination and module C: conformity to type based on internal production control);”
reg. 13(1)
Label required
type, batch or serial number or element identifying the manufacturer; manufacturer name, registered trade name or trade mark; single postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
Before placing apparatus onto the market, a manufacturer (“M”) must ensure that the following appear on the apparatus— a a type, batch or serial number
- Ban
reg. 12(1)
Banned
Text as made (the original enactment, without later amendments), current to 5 Jul 1994. legislation.gov.uk as-made text (made 1994-07-05); later amendments are not in it, so it is older than the current law.
- Applies when
- It is a mains appliance for domestic use (200 V or more, up to 13 A) with a flexible cord for a BS 1363 socket (SI 1994/1768 reg. 11(1))
- Powered from the mains
- Rated voltage at least 200 V
- Rated power below 3250 W
- Mains plug type: Type A or Type B or Type C or Type E or Type F or Type I or Type O
Depends on: mains powered, rated voltage v, rated power w, plug type
- Effective
In force since 1 Feb 1995
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Feb 1995
Part II came into force on 1st February 1995 for supply by a manufacturer in or importer into the United Kingdom and on 1st February 1996 in all other cases (reg. 1(3)).
- Source
“any appliance unless that appliance is correctly fitted with a standard plug”
reg. 12(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 1994/1768(opens in a new tab)
- Ban
UK waste batteries: distributor-no-separate-charge
Banned
Above 0 charge (content basis)
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-05-19.
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: contains battery, battery category, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 1 Feb 2010
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Feb 2010
Part 4 comes into force on 1st February 2010 (reg. 1(2)(b)).
- Source
“A distributor must not show separately the costs of the collection, treatment and recycling of waste portable batteries to an end-user at the time of sale”
reg. 34 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2009/890(opens in a new tab)
- LimitCadmium and cadmium compounds
Limit 0.002 % (content basis)
by weight
Exemptions (2)
Does not apply to a battery that is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of reg. 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 (reg. 4(4))
“This regulation does not apply to a battery which is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of regulation 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003”
reg. 4(4) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab) The Cd prohibition does not apply to a portable battery intended for use in emergency and alarm systems, including emergency lighting, or in medical equipment (reg. 4(3)); the intended use is not a product fact
“The prohibition in paragraph (1)(b) shall not apply to a portable battery intended for use in— a emergency and alarm systems, including emergency lighting;”
reg. 4(3) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: contains battery, battery category
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“a portable battery that contains more than 0.002% of cadmium by weight.”
reg. 4(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMercury and mercury compounds
Limit 0.0005 % (content basis)
by weight
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply to a battery that is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of reg. 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 (reg. 4(4))
“This regulation does not apply to a battery which is a component of a vehicle for the purposes of regulation 6 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003”
reg. 4(4) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
Depends on: contains battery
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“a battery that contains more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight;”
reg. 4(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 10
10 rules from The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
Show targets (10 of 10)
- Cadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
- Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (CAS 117-81-7)
- Diisobutyl phthalate (CAS 84-69-5)
- Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) (CAS 84-74-2)
- Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) (CAS 85-68-7)
- Hexavalent chromium (CAS 18540-29-9)
- Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)
- Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)
- Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
Dates run from 2 Jan 2013 to 22 Jul 2019
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Cadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
“Cadmium (0.01%)”
Sch. A1 Cadmium · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Appliance designed so that a waste battery can be readily removed (by the end-user or an independent qualified professional)
Must meet the conditions of Appliance into which a battery is or may be incorporated is designed so that a waste battery can be readily removed by the end-user or, where it cannot, by a qualified professional independent of the manufacturer
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply requires a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery (reg. 7(2))
“Paragraph (1) shall not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply is necessary”
reg. 7(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
Depends on: contains battery
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date. Words in reg. 7(1)(a) were inserted 2015-07-01 (SI 2015/63).
- Source
“designed in such a way that a waste battery can be readily removed from that appliance”
reg. 7(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Instructions for safe battery removal and battery type
Disclosure to consumer
Instructions showing how the battery can be removed safely by the end-user or by an independent qualified professional and, where appropriate, informing the end-user of the type of the incorporated battery
Exemptions (1)
Does not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply requires a permanent connection between the appliance and the battery (reg. 7(2))
“Paragraph (1) shall not apply where for safety, performance, medical or data integrity reasons continuity of power supply is necessary”
reg. 7(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-03-20.
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
Depends on: contains battery
- Effective
In force since 26 Sep 2008
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Sep 2008
Regulations come into force on 26th September 2008 (reg. 1); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“accompanied by instructions showing how the battery can be removed safely”
reg. 7(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 15
Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied b
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“An importer must not place electrical equipment on the market unless it is in conformity with Part 2. Requirements which must be satisfied before an importer places electrical equipment on the market 16 Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried out;”
reg. 15 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Test
reg. 16
Test required
Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that— a the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 has been carried”
reg. 16 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 18(1)
Label required
importer name, registered trade name or trade mark; postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must indicate on the electrical equipment— a the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark”
reg. 18(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
reg. 19
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English, supplied by the importer
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, an importer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 19 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 21
Declaration required
Importer keeps a copy of the EU declaration of conformity and the technical documentation for 10 years
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“An importer must, for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which electrical equipment is placed on the market,”
reg. 21 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 25
Must meet the conditions of When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When making electrical equipment available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2.”
reg. 25 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Test
reg. 26(1)
Test required
Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK mar
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before making electrical equipment available on the market, the distributor must verify that— a the electrical equipment— i bears the UK marking; ii is accompanied”
reg. 26(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 39(1)
Label required
The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) ap
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to— a the electrical equipment; b its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) applies,”
reg. 39(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 4
Must meet the conditions of reg. 4 and Schedule 1: designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Before placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the principal elements of the safety objectives.”
reg. 4 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 5
Declaration required
Technical documentation and conformity assessment under Schedule 2, kept 10 years (reg. 7)
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“carry out the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2 or have it carried out. Declaration of conformity and UK marking 6 1 Where”
reg. 5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 6(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 38), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Where the conformity of electrical equipment with the principal elements of the safety objectives has been demonstrated by the conformity assessment procedure set out in Schedule 2, a manufacturer must, before placing that electrical equipment on the market— a draw up a declaration of conformity in accordance with regulation 38 ( ... declaration of conformity);”
reg. 6(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 7
Declaration required
A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and ma
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity drawn up in respect of electrical equipment and make them available for inspection by the market surveillance authority for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the electrical equipment is placed on the market.”
reg. 7 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 8(1)
Label required
ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“ensure that it bears a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing its identification; and b ensure that it is marked with— i”
reg. 8(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
reg. 9
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-04.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage at least 50 V
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: rated voltage v, radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“When placing electrical equipment on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it is accompanied by instructions and safety information that are clear, legible and in easily understandable English.”
reg. 9 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1101(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 10(1)
Declaration required
Declaration of conformity (reg. 41), kept up to date
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“Where the conformity of apparatus with the essential requirements has been demonstrated by a relevant conformity assessment procedure, the manufacturer must, before placing the apparatus”
reg. 10(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 11
Declaration required
A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in resp
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in respect of the apparatus for a period of 10 years beginning on the day on which the apparatus is placed on the market.”
reg. 11 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 9
Declaration required
Technical documentation (Schedule 2 module A or Schedule 3), kept 10 years (reg. 11)
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
“carry out a relevant conformity assessment procedure in respect of the apparatus or have such a procedure carried out; and b draw up— i the technical documentation referred to in Schedule 2 (module A: internal production control) or Schedule 3 (module B: EU- type examination and module C: conformity to type based on internal production control);”
reg. 9 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 13(1)
Label required
type, batch or serial number or element identifying the manufacturer; manufacturer name, registered trade name or trade mark; single postal address
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2024. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2024-10-01, last updated 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: radio equipment, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Stated: "come into force on 8th December 2016" (reg. 1).
- Source
Before placing apparatus onto the market, a manufacturer (“M”) must ensure that the following appear on the apparatus— a a type, batch or serial number
reg. 13(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
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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)Banned
Exemptions (4)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a way that preempts state authority.
“a product for which federal law governs 4 the presence of a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance in the 5 product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which the Environmental Improvement Board has adopted a rule finding the use of the substance a currently unavoidable use.
“a product for which the board has 2 adopted a rule providing that the use of the per- or 3 poly-fluoroalkyl substance in that product is a currently 4 unavoidable use;”
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.”
Penalty
Civil penalty up to $15,000
“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.
Every product in the category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Intentionally added means deliberately added or used during manufacture where its continued presence in the final product or a component is desired or expected.
“beginning January 1, 2027, a manufacturer shall not 12 sell, offer for sale, distribute or distribute for sale in 13 this state, directly or indirectly or through intermediaries, 14 the following products if that product contains an 15 intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance: 16 (1) cookware;”
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”
Banned
Exemptions (1)
The prohibition does not apply to the sale or resale of used products.
“This section shall not apply to the sale or resale of used products.”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 10 Jun 2025. Wayback Machine copies of the RI General Assembly statute pages; latest history note P.L. 2025 ch. 21/24, effective 2025-06-10.
Every product in the category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Section 4(a) starts January 1, 2027 for every covered product in 23-18.18-3(7). Legislative intent (23-18.18-2) aims at bans by January 1, 2029 unless use is unavoidable; the law text sets no unavoidable-use process. Cookware: durable items used in homes and restaurants to prepare, dispense, or store food, foodstuffs, or beverages (pots, pans, skillets, grills, baking sheets, baking molds, trays, bowls, cooking utensils).
“on and after January 1, 2027, no person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in the state any covered product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances”
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.”
- 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)
- BanUS-NMPFAS as defined in New Mexico (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (4)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a way that preempts state authority.
“a product for which federal law governs 4 the presence of a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance in the 5 product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
Section 3(A)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(1)(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) Section 3(B)(1)(opens in a new tab) The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which the Environmental Improvement Board has adopted a rule finding the use of the substance a currently unavoidable use.
“a product for which the board has 2 adopted a rule providing that the use of the per- or 3 poly-fluoroalkyl substance in that product is a currently 4 unavoidable use;”
Section 3(A)(15) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(1)(opens in a new tab) 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) Section 3(B)(1)(opens in a new tab) Penalty
Civil penalty up to $15,000
“penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
HB 212 (2025) Sec. 7(A) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(1)(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
Every product in the category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Intentionally added means deliberately added or used during manufacture where its continued presence in the final product or a component is desired or expected.
- Source
“beginning January 1, 2027, a manufacturer shall not 12 sell, offer for sale, distribute or distribute for sale in 13 this state, directly or indirectly or through intermediaries, 14 the following products if that product contains an 15 intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance: 16 (1) cookware;”
Section 3(B)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(1)(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)
- BanUS-RIPFAS as defined in Rhode Island (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (1)
The prohibition does not apply to the sale or resale of used products.
“This section shall not apply to the sale or resale of used products.”
23-18.18-4(e) · fetched 2026-10-08Rhode Island General Assembly: R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-1 to 23-18.18-7(opens in a new tab) Unofficial copy of the text, current to 10 Jun 2025. Wayback Machine copies of the RI General Assembly statute pages; latest history note P.L. 2025 ch. 21/24, effective 2025-06-10.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Section 4(a) starts January 1, 2027 for every covered product in 23-18.18-3(7). Legislative intent (23-18.18-2) aims at bans by January 1, 2029 unless use is unavoidable; the law text sets no unavoidable-use process. Cookware: durable items used in homes and restaurants to prepare, dispense, or store food, foodstuffs, or beverages (pots, pans, skillets, grills, baking sheets, baking molds, trays, bowls, cooking utensils).
- Source
“on and after January 1, 2027, no person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in the state any covered product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances”
23-18.18-4(a) covered product (7)(iii) cookware (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08Rhode Island General Assembly: R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-1 to 23-18.18-7(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)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Small kitchen appliances, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
130 records dated 6 Jan 2023 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Safety Gate alerts
Sandwich maker
Origin as stated: Greece
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Toasters, grills and sandwich makers
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric kettle - Czajnik elektryczny
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Electric kettles
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric pressure cooker - Electric Pressure Cooker 6L
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Air fryers, rice cookers and multicookers
- Safety Gate alerts
Kettle - Electric Kettle
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Electric kettles
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric kettle
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Electric kettles
- Safety Gate alerts
Bread maker - Bread Maker
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Blenders and food processors
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric kettle
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Electric kettles
- Safety Gate alerts
Electric kettle - Stainless Steel Travel Electric Kettle
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Electric kettles
Sub-categories
Further rules in sub-categories
These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.
- Electric kettles10 additional rules
- Toasters, grills and sandwich makers10 additional rules
- Blenders and food processors14 additional rules
- Coffee machines10 additional rules
- Air fryers, rice cookers and multicookers41 additional rules
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.
- Electric kettles
Mains water kettles (EN 60335-2-15; EU LVD; JP PSE).
- Toasters, grills and sandwich makers
Toasters, contact grills, waffle makers and raclette grills.
- Blenders and food processors
Blenders, mixers, food processors and juicers with a motor.
- Coffee machines
Capsule, filter and espresso machines (food-contact parts are covered under Home and kitchen goods).
- Air fryers, rice cookers and multicookers
Counter-top cooking appliances (EU ecodesign for domestic ovens 66/2014 applies to ovens, not to these).
- Phones, tablets and networking
Handheld communication devices and home network equipment.
- Computers and peripherals
Laptops, desktops and computer accessories.
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