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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)Notification to New Mexico Department of Environment
The manufacturer of a product sold in New Mexico that contains an intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance must submit: a brief description of the product with its UPC, SKU or other numeric code; the purpose of each such substance; the amount of each substance by CAS number, as an exact quantity or within an approved range; the manufacturer's name and address and a contact person; and any further information the Department requests. A revision is due within 30 days of a significant change.
Exemptions (3)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The reporting duty does not apply to products exempt from the prohibitions under Section 3(A).
“The requirements of this section do not apply 2 to products that are exempt pursuant to Subsection A of 3 Section 3 of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances 4 Protection Act.”
Later deadlines (1)
1 Jan 2027: Submit the product information to the New Mexico Department of Environment.
“On or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of 19 a product sold”
Penalty
A manufacturer that violates the Act or a rule adopted under it is assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000.
“adopted pursuant to that act shall be assessed a civil 2 penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
- It contains intentionally added PFAS
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
The information must be submitted on or before January 1, 2027. The Department may extend the deadline or waive the duty where equivalent information is publicly available.
“that contains an intentionally added per- or 22 poly-fluoroalkyl substance shall submit to the department the 23 information required by Subsection A of this section”
The plastic external enclosure contains no intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants
Must meet the conditions of Flame retardants: no person may manufacture, sell, or distribute in Washington an indoor electric or electronic product powered by a standard 120-volt outlet or battery whose plastic external enclosure contains intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants (WAC 173-337-112(1)(c)(i)); from 2027-01-01 for Group 1 (worldwide gross sales that equal or exceed $1,000,000,000 in 2022)
Exemptions (5)
Products intended for outdoor use.
“(A) Electric and electronic products with plastic external enclosures, intended for outdoor use.”
Products that receive power only when hardwired into a building's fixed wiring (wiring and control devices, lighting equipment, sensors and similar).
“(B) Consumer products that receive power only when they are hardwired into and permanently part of the fixed electrical wiring of a building. This includes wiring devices, control devices, electrical distribution equipment, lighting equipment, sensors, dimmers, controllers, and life safety systems and devices.”
Products regulated by the FDA as medical devices.
“(C) Consumer products regulated by the FDA as medical devices.”
Plastic external enclosure parts weighing less than 0.5 grams; wires, cords, cables, switches, light bulbs and connectors.
“(E) Wires, cords, cables, switches, light bulbs, and connectors.”
Products manufactured before the applicable compliance date.
“(A) Priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before the applicable compliance schedules in (b) of this subsection, even if the priority consumer product was refurbished after the applicable compliance schedules in (b) of this subsection.”
Official text, current to 21 Dec 2025. Washington Code Reviser's own WAC chapter page; latest amendment in the history note is WSR 25-24-007, effective 2025-12-21.
- It has a plastic external enclosure, is intended for indoor use and is powered by a standard 120-volt outlet or battery, and the person or entity's worldwide gross sales equal or exceed $1,000,000,000 in 2022 (Group 1)
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Stated in WAC 173-337-112(1)(b): the restriction takes effect on 2027-01-01 for persons or entities in Group 1; Group 1 is worldwide gross sales of $1,000,000,000 or more in 2022, Group 2 less. Electronic displays and televisions have their own 2025-01-01 schedule (not stored here).
“(i) No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that has a plastic external enclosure that contains intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants.”
Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)
Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.
Exemptions (2)
Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste
“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage
“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
Later deadlines (1)
31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer
“the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
Penalty
Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)
“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022
Depends on: economic operator role
Takes effect 31 Jan 2027
Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027
Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.
“All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
Art. 11 removable-replaceable-lmt
Must meet the conditions of LMT batteries and their cells are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional at any time during the product's lifetime
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: LMT battery (e-bike, e-scooter)
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
“shall ensure that those batteries, as well as individual battery cells included in the battery pack, are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional”
- WarningUS-CAN-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CABisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CATacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAHydrochlorothiazide
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAVoriconazole
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAWelding Fumes
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- NotificationUS-NMPFAS as defined in New Mexico (US state)
Notification to New Mexico Department of Environment
The manufacturer of a product sold in New Mexico that contains an intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance must submit: a brief description of the product with its UPC, SKU or other numeric code; the purpose of each such substance; the amount of each substance by CAS number, as an exact quantity or within an approved range; the manufacturer's name and address and a contact person; and any further information the Department requests. A revision is due within 30 days of a significant change.
Exemptions (3)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
Section 3(A)(16) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
Section 3(A)(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) The reporting duty does not apply to products exempt from the prohibitions under Section 3(A).
“The requirements of this section do not apply 2 to products that are exempt pursuant to Subsection A of 3 Section 3 of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances 4 Protection Act.”
Section 5(K) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) Later deadlines (1)
1 Jan 2027: Submit the product information to the New Mexico Department of Environment.
“On or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of 19 a product sold”
Section 5(B) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) Penalty
A manufacturer that violates the Act or a rule adopted under it is assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000.
“adopted pursuant to that act shall be assessed a civil 2 penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
Section 7(A) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
- Applies when
- It contains intentionally added PFAS
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
The information must be submitted on or before January 1, 2027. The Department may extend the deadline or waive the duty where equivalent information is publicly available.
- Source
“that contains an intentionally added per- or 22 poly-fluoroalkyl substance shall submit to the department the 23 information required by Subsection A of this section”
Section 5(B) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)
- ConformityUS-WA
The plastic external enclosure contains no intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants
Must meet the conditions of Flame retardants: no person may manufacture, sell, or distribute in Washington an indoor electric or electronic product powered by a standard 120-volt outlet or battery whose plastic external enclosure contains intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants (WAC 173-337-112(1)(c)(i)); from 2027-01-01 for Group 1 (worldwide gross sales that equal or exceed $1,000,000,000 in 2022)
Exemptions (5)
Products intended for outdoor use.
“(A) Electric and electronic products with plastic external enclosures, intended for outdoor use.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(a)(ii)(A) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(opens in a new tab) Products that receive power only when hardwired into a building's fixed wiring (wiring and control devices, lighting equipment, sensors and similar).
“(B) Consumer products that receive power only when they are hardwired into and permanently part of the fixed electrical wiring of a building. This includes wiring devices, control devices, electrical distribution equipment, lighting equipment, sensors, dimmers, controllers, and life safety systems and devices.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(a)(ii)(B) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(opens in a new tab) Products regulated by the FDA as medical devices.
“(C) Consumer products regulated by the FDA as medical devices.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(a)(ii)(C) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(opens in a new tab) Plastic external enclosure parts weighing less than 0.5 grams; wires, cords, cables, switches, light bulbs and connectors.
“(E) Wires, cords, cables, switches, light bulbs, and connectors.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(a)(iii)(E) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(opens in a new tab) Products manufactured before the applicable compliance date.
“(A) Priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before the applicable compliance schedules in (b) of this subsection, even if the priority consumer product was refurbished after the applicable compliance schedules in (b) of this subsection.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(c)(i)(A) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 21 Dec 2025. Washington Code Reviser's own WAC chapter page; latest amendment in the history note is WSR 25-24-007, effective 2025-12-21.
- Applies when
- It has a plastic external enclosure, is intended for indoor use and is powered by a standard 120-volt outlet or battery, and the person or entity's worldwide gross sales equal or exceed $1,000,000,000 in 2022 (Group 1)
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Stated in WAC 173-337-112(1)(b): the restriction takes effect on 2027-01-01 for persons or entities in Group 1; Group 1 is worldwide gross sales of $1,000,000,000 or more in 2022, Group 2 less. Electronic displays and televisions have their own 2025-01-01 schedule (not stored here).
- Source
“(i) No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that has a plastic external enclosure that contains intentionally added organohalogen flame retardants.”
WAC 173-337-112(1)(c)(i) · fetched 2026-10-08Washington State Code Reviser / Department of Ecology: WAC 173-337-112(1)(opens in a new tab)
- NotificationUSPFAS as defined in United States (federal)
Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)
Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.
Exemptions (2)
Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste
“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab) Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage
“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab) Later deadlines (1)
31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer
“the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
§705.20(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab) Penalty
Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)
“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
§705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 31 Jan 2027
Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027
Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.
- Source
“All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
§705.20(a) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
- ConformityEU
Art. 11 removable-replaceable-lmt
Must meet the conditions of LMT batteries and their cells are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional at any time during the product's lifetime
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: LMT battery (e-bike, e-scooter)
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
- Source
“shall ensure that those batteries, as well as individual battery cells included in the battery pack, are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional”
Art. 11(5) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Chargers, power supplies and cables, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
562 records dated 20 Jan 2023 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Safety Gate alerts
USB charger - QUICK CHARGER
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Chargers and external power supplies
- Safety Gate alerts
USB charger - 25W PD Adapter
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Chargers and external power supplies
- Safety Gate alerts
USB charger - USB-A+C Fast Charging
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Chargers and external power supplies
- Safety Gate alerts
USB charger - QUICK CHARGE 3.0
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Chargers and external power supplies
- Safety Gate alerts
USB charger - PD 25W SINGLE PORT ADAPTER
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Chargers and external power supplies
- Safety Gate alerts
USB charger
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Chargers and external power supplies
- Safety Gate alerts
USB charger - FAST CHARGER
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Chargers and external power supplies
- Safety Gate alerts
Power adaptor - Adaptador de viaje universal a schuko
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Chargers and external power supplies
Sub-categories
Further rules in sub-categories
These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.
- Chargers and external power supplies31 additional rules
- Cables and connectors11 additional rules
- Extension leads and power strips11 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.
- Chargers and external power supplies
Mains chargers, USB wall chargers and external power supplies (EU ecodesign 2019/1782, 2023/826 no-load; US DOE 10 CFR 430 Subpart B Appendix Z; common charger 2022/2380).
- Cables and connectors
USB, audio and video cables and adapters without a power supply (USB-C charging capability labelling under 2022/2380 where sold as charger accessory).
- Extension leads and power strips
Mains extension leads, multi-way adapters and surge protectors (LVD, UK plug regs, JP PSE).
- Phones, tablets and networking
Handheld communication devices and home network equipment.
- Computers and peripherals
Laptops, desktops and computer accessories.
- Audio, video and imaging
TVs, monitors, headphones, speakers, cameras and game consoles.
- Wearables and smart-home devices
Body-worn and connected home devices.
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