Consumer electronics and small appliances
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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.
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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. 14
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and the reg. 36 information, clear, legible and in clearly 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 2024-10-10.
- 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).
“When placing apparatus on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in regulation 36”
reg. 17
Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place apparatus on the market unless it is in conformity with the essential requirements. Requirements that must be sat
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: Importer
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).
“An importer must not place apparatus on the market unless it is in conformity with the essential requirements. Requirements that must be satisfied before an importer places apparatus on the market 18 1 Before placing apparatus on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufacturer;”
reg. 18(1)
Test required
Before placing apparatus on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufact
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: Importer
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 on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufacturer; b the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation;”
reg. 20(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 2024-10-10.
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
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).
“An importer must, before placing apparatus on the market, ensure that the following appear on the apparatus ...— a the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of the importer;”
reg. 21(1)
Disclosure to authority
When placing apparatus on the market, an importer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred
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: Importer
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).
“When placing apparatus on the market, an importer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in regulation 36”
reg. 24
Declaration required
An importer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in respect
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: Importer
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).
“An importer 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. 26
Must meet the conditions of When making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2. Making
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: Distributor
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).
“When making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2. Making”
reg. 27(1)
Test required
Before making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must verify that— a the apparatus— i bears the UK marking; ii is accompanied
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: Distributor
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 making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must verify that— a the apparatus— i bears the UK marking; ii is accompanied by the required documents;”
reg. 36(1)
Disclosure to consumer
specific precautions for assembly, installation, maintenance or use; restrictions on use in residential areas where conformity cannot be ensured (also on packaging where appropriate); information needed to use the apparatus as intended
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
Depends on: radio equipment
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Regulations come into force on 8th December 2016 (reg. 1).
“A person who places apparatus on the market must provide with the apparatus— a information on any specific precautions which must be taken during assembly, installation, maintenance or use”
reg. 42(1)
Label required
The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly— a to the apparatus; b to its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) applies,
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
Depends on: 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— a to the apparatus; b to its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) applies,”
reg. 7
Must meet the conditions of reg. 7 and Schedule 1: equipment complies with the essential requirements (electromagnetic disturbance and immunity)
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
Depends on: radio equipment
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Regulations come into force on 8th December 2016 (reg. 1).
“A person must not make equipment available on the market or put equipment into service unless it complies with the essential requirements.”
reg. 8
Must meet the conditions of Before placing apparatus on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essenti
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 on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential requirements. Technical documentation”
s. 14(1)
Must meet the conditions of An importer of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A or
Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
“An importer of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A or B is met.”
s. 15(2)
Declaration required
The importer may not make the product available in the United Kingdom unless it is accompanied by— a a statement of compliance, or b a summary of the statement of compliance prepared in accordance with section 9(2)(b).
Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
“The importer may not make the product available in the United Kingdom unless it is accompanied by— a a statement of compliance, or b a summary of the statement of compliance prepared in accordance with section 9(2)(b).”
s. 21(1)
Must meet the conditions of A distributor of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A o
Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
“A distributor of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A or B is met.”
s. 22(2)
Declaration required
The distributor may not make the product available in the United Kingdom unless it is accompanied by— a a statement of compliance, or b a summary of the statement of compliance prepared in accordance with section 9(2)(b).
Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
“The distributor may not make the product available in the United Kingdom unless it is accompanied by— a a statement of compliance, or b a summary of the statement of compliance prepared in accordance with section 9(2)(b).”
s. 8(1)
Must meet the conditions of A manufacturer of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A
Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
“A manufacturer of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A or B is met.”
s. 9(2)
Declaration required
Statement of compliance, or a summary of it, accompanying the product made available in the United Kingdom
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
“The manufacturer may not make the product available in the United Kingdom unless it is accompanied by— a a statement of compliance, or b a summary of the statement of compliance that is in such form, and contains such information, as is specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.”
reg. 8
Declaration required
Manufacturer retains a copy of the statement of compliance for the longer of 10 years from issue and the defined support period
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
“the manufacturer of the product must retain a copy of the statement of compliance relating to the product for whichever is the longer of— a a period of 10 years beginning with the date on which the statement of compliance was issued, and b the defined support period for the product set out in the statement of compliance.”
Sch. 4
Declaration required
Statement of compliance (or summary) containing the Schedule 4 information: product type or batch, manufacturer and authorised representative names and addresses, and the manufacturer's opinion that the applicable security requirements are met
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Date the Regulations come into force (reg. 2(2)); the published text gives no earlier commencement.
“The statement of compliance must include the following information— a product (type, batch);”
reg. 9
Declaration required
Importer retains a copy of the statement of compliance for the longer of 10 years from issue and the defined support period
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
“the importer of the product must retain a copy of the statement of compliance relating to the product for whichever is the longer of— a a period of 10 years beginning with the date on which the statement of compliance was issued, and b the defined support period for the product set out in the statement of compliance.”
Sch. 1 para. 1(2)
Must meet the conditions of Sch. 1 para. 1: passwords must be unique per product or defined by the user, and not incremental, derived from public information or serial numbers, or otherwise guessable (no universal default passwords)
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
“Passwords must be— a unique per product; or b defined by the user of the product. 3 Passwords which are unique per product must not be— a based on incremental counters;”
Sch. 1 para. 2(2)
Disclosure to consumer
publish at least one point of contact for reporting security issues, when an acknowledgment will be received and when status updates will follow; accessible, in English, free of charge, without asking for personal information
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
at least one point of contact to allow a person (“P”) to report to the manufacturer security issues relating to the categories listed in sub-paragraph
Sch. 1 para. 3(2)
Disclosure to authority
The defined support period must be published. 3 If a manufacturer extends the minimum length of time for which security updates will be prov
Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
“The defined support period must be published. 3 If a manufacturer extends the minimum length of time for which security updates will be provided, creating”
Sch. 1 para. 3(3)
Disclosure to consumer
publish the defined support period (minimum length of time, with an end date, for which security updates will be provided), accessible, in English, free of charge, understandable without technical knowledge, and alongside price information in invitations to purchase on the manufacturer's website
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Date the Regulations come into force (reg. 2(2)); the published text gives no earlier commencement.
“The defined support period must be published.”
- Disclosure
reg. 14
Disclosure to consumer
instructions and the reg. 36 information, clear, legible and in clearly 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 2024-10-10.
- 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
“When placing apparatus on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in regulation 36”
reg. 14 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 17
Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place apparatus on the market unless it is in conformity with the essential requirements. Requirements that must be sat
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: Importer
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
“An importer must not place apparatus on the market unless it is in conformity with the essential requirements. Requirements that must be satisfied before an importer places apparatus on the market 18 1 Before placing apparatus on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufacturer;”
reg. 17 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Test
reg. 18(1)
Test required
Before placing apparatus on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufact
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: Importer
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 on the market an importer must ensure that— a a relevant conformity assessment has been carried out by the manufacturer; b the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation;”
reg. 18(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 20(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 2024-10-10.
- Applies when
- Sends or receives radio signals: no
- Your role: Importer
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
“An importer must, before placing apparatus on the market, ensure that the following appear on the apparatus ...— a the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of the importer;”
reg. 20(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
reg. 21(1)
Disclosure to authority
When placing apparatus on the market, an importer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred
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: Importer
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
“When placing apparatus on the market, an importer must ensure that the apparatus is accompanied by instructions and the information referred to in regulation 36”
reg. 21(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 24
Declaration required
An importer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity (as referred to in regulation 41) drawn up in respect
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: Importer
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
“An importer 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. 24 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 26
Must meet the conditions of When making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2. Making
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: Distributor
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
“When making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must act with due care to ensure that it is in conformity with Part 2. Making”
reg. 26 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Test
reg. 27(1)
Test required
Before making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must verify that— a the apparatus— i bears the UK marking; ii is accompanied
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: Distributor
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 making apparatus available on the market, a distributor must verify that— a the apparatus— i bears the UK marking; ii is accompanied by the required documents;”
reg. 27(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
reg. 36(1)
Disclosure to consumer
specific precautions for assembly, installation, maintenance or use; restrictions on use in residential areas where conformity cannot be ensured (also on packaging where appropriate); information needed to use the apparatus as intended
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
Depends on: radio equipment
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Regulations come into force on 8th December 2016 (reg. 1).
- Source
“A person who places apparatus on the market must provide with the apparatus— a information on any specific precautions which must be taken during assembly, installation, maintenance or use”
reg. 36(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Label
reg. 42(1)
Label required
The UK marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly— a to the apparatus; b to its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) applies,
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
Depends on: 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— a to the apparatus; b to its data plate; or c where paragraph (1A) applies,”
reg. 42(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 7
Must meet the conditions of reg. 7 and Schedule 1: equipment complies with the essential requirements (electromagnetic disturbance and immunity)
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
Depends on: radio equipment
- Effective
In force since 8 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Dec 2016
Regulations come into force on 8th December 2016 (reg. 1).
- Source
“A person must not make equipment available on the market or put equipment into service unless it complies with the essential requirements.”
reg. 7 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
reg. 8
Must meet the conditions of Before placing apparatus on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essenti
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 on the market, a manufacturer must ensure that it has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential requirements. Technical documentation”
reg. 8 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2016/1091(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
s. 14(1)
Must meet the conditions of An importer of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A or
Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- Applies when
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
- Source
“An importer of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A or B is met.”
s. 14(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), Part 1(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
s. 15(2)
Declaration required
The importer may not make the product available in the United Kingdom unless it is accompanied by— a a statement of compliance, or b a summary of the statement of compliance prepared in accordance with section 9(2)(b).
Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- Applies when
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
- Source
“The importer may not make the product available in the United Kingdom unless it is accompanied by— a a statement of compliance, or b a summary of the statement of compliance prepared in accordance with section 9(2)(b).”
s. 15(2) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), Part 1(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
s. 21(1)
Must meet the conditions of A distributor of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A o
Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- Applies when
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
- Source
“A distributor of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A or B is met.”
s. 21(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), Part 1(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
s. 22(2)
Declaration required
The distributor may not make the product available in the United Kingdom unless it is accompanied by— a a statement of compliance, or b a summary of the statement of compliance prepared in accordance with section 9(2)(b).
Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- Applies when
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Distributor
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
- Source
“The distributor may not make the product available in the United Kingdom unless it is accompanied by— a a statement of compliance, or b a summary of the statement of compliance prepared in accordance with section 9(2)(b).”
s. 22(2) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), Part 1(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
s. 8(1)
Must meet the conditions of A manufacturer of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A
Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- Applies when
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
- Source
“A manufacturer of a relevant connectable product must comply with any relevant security requirements relating to the product if condition A or B is met.”
s. 8(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), Part 1(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
s. 9(2)
Declaration required
Statement of compliance, or a summary of it, accompanying the product made available in the United Kingdom
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Sch. 3 para. 3 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), Part 1(opens in a new tab) Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Sch. 3 para. 5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), Part 1(opens in a new tab) Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Sch. 3 para. 2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), Part 1(opens in a new tab) Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Sch. 3 para. 4 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), Part 1(opens in a new tab) Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Sch. 3 para. 1 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), Part 1(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 7 Apr 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-04-07, last updated 2026-04-08.
- Applies when
- It is a product that can connect to the internet or a network and is made available to UK consumers (PSTI Act 2022 s.54(1)-(2))
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
- Source
“The manufacturer may not make the product available in the United Kingdom unless it is accompanied by— a a statement of compliance, or b a summary of the statement of compliance that is in such form, and contains such information, as is specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.”
s. 9(2) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), Part 1(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 8
Declaration required
Manufacturer retains a copy of the statement of compliance for the longer of 10 years from issue and the defined support period
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Sch. 3 para. 3 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Sch. 3 para. 5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Sch. 3 para. 2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Sch. 3 para. 4 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Sch. 3 para. 1 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Applies when
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
- Source
“the manufacturer of the product must retain a copy of the statement of compliance relating to the product for whichever is the longer of— a a period of 10 years beginning with the date on which the statement of compliance was issued, and b the defined support period for the product set out in the statement of compliance.”
reg. 8 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
Sch. 4
Declaration required
Statement of compliance (or summary) containing the Schedule 4 information: product type or batch, manufacturer and authorised representative names and addresses, and the manufacturer's opinion that the applicable security requirements are met
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Sch. 3 para. 3 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Sch. 3 para. 5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Sch. 3 para. 2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Sch. 3 para. 4 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Sch. 3 para. 1 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Applies when
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Date the Regulations come into force (reg. 2(2)); the published text gives no earlier commencement.
- Source
“The statement of compliance must include the following information— a product (type, batch);”
Sch. 4 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
reg. 9
Declaration required
Importer retains a copy of the statement of compliance for the longer of 10 years from issue and the defined support period
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Sch. 3 para. 3 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Sch. 3 para. 5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Sch. 3 para. 2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Sch. 3 para. 4 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Sch. 3 para. 1 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Applies when
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Importer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
- Source
“the importer of the product must retain a copy of the statement of compliance relating to the product for whichever is the longer of— a a period of 10 years beginning with the date on which the statement of compliance was issued, and b the defined support period for the product set out in the statement of compliance.”
reg. 9 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Sch. 1 para. 1(2)
Must meet the conditions of Sch. 1 para. 1: passwords must be unique per product or defined by the user, and not incremental, derived from public information or serial numbers, or otherwise guessable (no universal default passwords)
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Sch. 3 para. 3 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Sch. 3 para. 5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Sch. 3 para. 2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Sch. 3 para. 4 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Sch. 3 para. 1 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Applies when
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
- Source
“Passwords must be— a unique per product; or b defined by the user of the product. 3 Passwords which are unique per product must not be— a based on incremental counters;”
Sch. 1 para. 1(2) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Sch. 1 para. 2(2)
Disclosure to consumer
publish at least one point of contact for reporting security issues, when an acknowledgment will be received and when status updates will follow; accessible, in English, free of charge, without asking for personal information
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Sch. 3 para. 3 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Sch. 3 para. 5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Sch. 3 para. 2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Sch. 3 para. 4 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Sch. 3 para. 1 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Applies when
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
- Source
at least one point of contact to allow a person (“P”) to report to the manufacturer security issues relating to the categories listed in sub-paragraph
Sch. 1 para. 2(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Sch. 1 para. 3(2)
Disclosure to authority
The defined support period must be published. 3 If a manufacturer extends the minimum length of time for which security updates will be prov
Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Applies when
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Stated: the Security Requirements Regulations 2023 came "Coming into force 29th April 2024" (reg. 1(2)).
- Source
“The defined support period must be published. 3 If a manufacturer extends the minimum length of time for which security updates will be provided, creating”
Sch. 1 para. 3(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Sch. 1 para. 3(3)
Disclosure to consumer
publish the defined support period (minimum length of time, with an end date, for which security updates will be provided), accessible, in English, free of charge, understandable without technical knowledge, and alongside price information in invitations to purchase on the manufacturer's website
Exemptions (5)
Excepted: medical devices to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 apply (not software-equipped products on which such software is operable).
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which the Medical Devices Regulations 2002”
Sch. 3 para. 3 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: desktop computers, laptop computers, and tablet computers without the capability to connect to cellular networks, unless designed exclusively for children under 14 years old.
“desktop computers”
Sch. 3 para. 5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: electric vehicle smart charge points under the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are charge points to which the 2021 Regulations”
Sch. 3 para. 2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: smart meter products supplied under a gas or electricity licence and assured under the NCSC assurance scheme.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products—”
Sch. 3 para. 4 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Excepted: products to which Windsor Framework Annex 2 legislation with a free movement article applies and which are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.
“Products are excepted under this paragraph if they are products to which relevant legislation applies and are made available for supply in Northern Ireland.”
Sch. 3 para. 1 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 4 Dec 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-12-04, last updated 2026-01-21.
- Applies when
- Connects to the internet or a network
- Your role: Manufacturer
Depends on: internet connectable, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Apr 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Apr 2024
Date the Regulations come into force (reg. 2(2)); the published text gives no earlier commencement.
- Source
“The defined support period must be published.”
Sch. 1 para. 3(3) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2023/1007(opens in a new tab)
Gaps
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We have no rules for this category in these markets. That doesn't mean none apply, so a check here says Not covered, never clear.
ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked
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- Whether the listed substance or group is present
- Markets
- EU, GB, KR, US, US-CA, US-ME, US-MN, US-NM, US-VT
- Rules
- 1,026
- Number of employees at the seller
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- US-CA
- Rules
- 972
- Economic operator role
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- EU, GB, KR, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-MN, US-NY, US-OR, US-WA
- Rules
- 200
- Radio equipment
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- EU, GB, JP, KR, US
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- 110
- Rated voltage v
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- EU, GB, KR
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- 44
- Contains battery
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- 40
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- 22
- Internet connectable
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- 19
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- 12
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- 9
- Battery chemistry
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- US
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- 9
- Fcc digital device
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- US
- Rules
- 7
- Whether it is a children's product
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- US
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- 6
- Rechargeable
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- US
- Rules
- 6
- Annual gross revenue usd
- Markets
- US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
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- 5
- Fcc class b digital device
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- US
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- 4
- Ism equipment
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- Rules
- 3
- Mains powered
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- GB, US
- Rules
- 2
- Button or coin cell
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- Fcc part15 device
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- Distance sale to other member state
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- 1
- Whether it is sold online
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- 1
- Covered list component
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- Rules
- 1
- Contains lithium
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- US
- Rules
- 1
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- Rules
- 1
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- Rules
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- US-OR
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- Fluorine treated container
- Markets
- US-VT
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons wa
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- US-WA
- Rules
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Changes
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Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Banned
Exemptions (4)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a way that preempts state authority.
“a product for which federal law governs 4 the presence of a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance in the 5 product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which the Environmental Improvement Board has adopted a rule finding the use of the substance a currently unavoidable use.
“a product for which the board has 2 adopted a rule providing that the use of the per- or 3 poly-fluoroalkyl substance in that product is a currently 4 unavoidable use;”
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
Penalty
Civil penalty up to $15,000
“penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
Every product in the category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Intentionally added means deliberately added or used during manufacture where its continued presence in the final product or a component is desired or expected.
“beginning January 1, 2027, a manufacturer shall not 12 sell, offer for sale, distribute or distribute for sale in 13 this state, directly or indirectly or through intermediaries, 14 the following products if that product contains an 15 intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance: 16 (1) cookware;”
Notification to New Mexico Department of Environment
The manufacturer of a product sold in New Mexico that contains an intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance must submit: a brief description of the product with its UPC, SKU or other numeric code; the purpose of each such substance; the amount of each substance by CAS number, as an exact quantity or within an approved range; the manufacturer's name and address and a contact person; and any further information the Department requests. A revision is due within 30 days of a significant change.
Exemptions (3)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The reporting duty does not apply to products exempt from the prohibitions under Section 3(A).
“The requirements of this section do not apply 2 to products that are exempt pursuant to Subsection A of 3 Section 3 of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances 4 Protection Act.”
Later deadlines (1)
1 Jan 2027: Submit the product information to the New Mexico Department of Environment.
“On or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of 19 a product sold”
Penalty
A manufacturer that violates the Act or a rule adopted under it is assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000.
“adopted pursuant to that act shall be assessed a civil 2 penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
- It contains intentionally added PFAS
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
The information must be submitted on or before January 1, 2027. The Department may extend the deadline or waive the duty where equivalent information is publicly available.
“that contains an intentionally added per- or 22 poly-fluoroalkyl substance shall submit to the department the 23 information required by Subsection A of this section”
Banned
Exemptions (1)
The prohibition does not apply to the sale or resale of used products.
“This section shall not apply to the sale or resale of used products.”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 10 Jun 2025. Wayback Machine copies of the RI General Assembly statute pages; latest history note P.L. 2025 ch. 21/24, effective 2025-06-10.
Every product in the category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Section 4(a) starts January 1, 2027 for every covered product in 23-18.18-3(7). Legislative intent (23-18.18-2) aims at bans by January 1, 2029 unless use is unavoidable; the law text sets no unavoidable-use process. Cookware: durable items used in homes and restaurants to prepare, dispense, or store food, foodstuffs, or beverages (pots, pans, skillets, grills, baking sheets, baking molds, trays, bowls, cooking utensils).
“on and after January 1, 2027, no person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in the state any covered product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances”
The producer of a covered battery or a product containing or packaged with one participates in, and funds, an approved Washington battery stewardship plan before selling it in or into Washington
Must meet the conditions of Producer participation (RCW 70A.555.020): beginning January 1, 2027, each producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in or into Washington must participate in an approved battery stewardship plan through participation in and funding of a battery stewardship organization; a producer that does not may not sell them in or into Washington. A producer of a battery-containing product whose only batteries are supplied by a producer that has joined a registered stewardship organization is not the producer (70A.555.010(14)).
Exemptions (2)
A battery in a battery-containing product that is not intended or designed to be easily removable (removable by the user with no more than commonly used household tools) is not a covered battery.
“(v) A battery in a battery-containing product that is not intended or designed to be easily removable from the battery-containing product.”
A covered electronic product under an approved chapter 70A.500 RCW plan is not a battery-containing product.
(b) A "battery-containing product" does not include a covered electronic product under an approved plan implemented under chapter 70A.500 RCW.
Official text, current to 27 Oct 2026. Current text of chapter 70A.555 RCW (2023 c 434).
- Contains a battery
- It contains or is packaged with a covered battery (a portable battery or, beginning January 1, 2029, a medium format battery, RCW 70A.555.010(1)(a), (5)(a)); a battery that is not intended or designed to be easily removable from the battery-containing product is not a covered battery (70A.555.010(5)(b)(v)), and you are its producer (70A.555.010(14))
Depends on: contains battery
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Stated: “Beginning January 1, 2027” (70A.555.020).
“(1) Each producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in or into the state of Washington shall participate in an approved Washington state battery stewardship plan through participation in and appropriate funding of a battery stewardship organization; and”
- WarningUS-CAN-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CABisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CATacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAHydrochlorothiazide
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAVoriconazole
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAWelding Fumes
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- BanUS-NMPFAS as defined in New Mexico (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (4)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a way that preempts state authority.
“a product for which federal law governs 4 the presence of a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance in the 5 product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
Section 3(A)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(1)(opens in a new tab) The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
Section 3(A)(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(1)(opens in a new tab) The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which the Environmental Improvement Board has adopted a rule finding the use of the substance a currently unavoidable use.
“a product for which the board has 2 adopted a rule providing that the use of the per- or 3 poly-fluoroalkyl substance in that product is a currently 4 unavoidable use;”
Section 3(A)(15) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(1)(opens in a new tab) The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
Section 3(A)(16) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(1)(opens in a new tab) Penalty
Civil penalty up to $15,000
“penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
HB 212 (2025) Sec. 7(A) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(1)(opens in a new tab) Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Intentionally added means deliberately added or used during manufacture where its continued presence in the final product or a component is desired or expected.
- Source
“beginning January 1, 2027, a manufacturer shall not 12 sell, offer for sale, distribute or distribute for sale in 13 this state, directly or indirectly or through intermediaries, 14 the following products if that product contains an 15 intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance: 16 (1) cookware;”
Section 3(B)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(1)(opens in a new tab)
- NotificationUS-NMPFAS as defined in New Mexico (US state)
Notification to New Mexico Department of Environment
The manufacturer of a product sold in New Mexico that contains an intentionally added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance must submit: a brief description of the product with its UPC, SKU or other numeric code; the purpose of each such substance; the amount of each substance by CAS number, as an exact quantity or within an approved range; the manufacturer's name and address and a contact person; and any further information the Department requests. A revision is due within 30 days of a significant change.
Exemptions (3)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
Section 3(A)(16) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
Section 3(A)(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) The reporting duty does not apply to products exempt from the prohibitions under Section 3(A).
“The requirements of this section do not apply 2 to products that are exempt pursuant to Subsection A of 3 Section 3 of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances 4 Protection Act.”
Section 5(K) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) Later deadlines (1)
1 Jan 2027: Submit the product information to the New Mexico Department of Environment.
“On or before January 1, 2027, a manufacturer of 19 a product sold”
Section 5(B) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) Penalty
A manufacturer that violates the Act or a rule adopted under it is assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000.
“adopted pursuant to that act shall be assessed a civil 2 penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
Section 7(A) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab) Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
- Applies when
- It contains intentionally added PFAS
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
The information must be submitted on or before January 1, 2027. The Department may extend the deadline or waive the duty where equivalent information is publicly available.
- Source
“that contains an intentionally added per- or 22 poly-fluoroalkyl substance shall submit to the department the 23 information required by Subsection A of this section”
Section 5(B) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(opens in a new tab)
- BanUS-RIPFAS as defined in Rhode Island (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (1)
The prohibition does not apply to the sale or resale of used products.
“This section shall not apply to the sale or resale of used products.”
23-18.18-4(e) · fetched 2026-10-08Rhode Island General Assembly: R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-1 to 23-18.18-7(opens in a new tab) Unofficial copy of the text, current to 10 Jun 2025. Wayback Machine copies of the RI General Assembly statute pages; latest history note P.L. 2025 ch. 21/24, effective 2025-06-10.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Section 4(a) starts January 1, 2027 for every covered product in 23-18.18-3(7). Legislative intent (23-18.18-2) aims at bans by January 1, 2029 unless use is unavoidable; the law text sets no unavoidable-use process. Cookware: durable items used in homes and restaurants to prepare, dispense, or store food, foodstuffs, or beverages (pots, pans, skillets, grills, baking sheets, baking molds, trays, bowls, cooking utensils).
- Source
“on and after January 1, 2027, no person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in the state any covered product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances”
23-18.18-4(a) covered product (7)(iii) cookware (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08Rhode Island General Assembly: R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-1 to 23-18.18-7(opens in a new tab)
- ConformityUS-WA
The producer of a covered battery or a product containing or packaged with one participates in, and funds, an approved Washington battery stewardship plan before selling it in or into Washington
Must meet the conditions of Producer participation (RCW 70A.555.020): beginning January 1, 2027, each producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in or into Washington must participate in an approved battery stewardship plan through participation in and funding of a battery stewardship organization; a producer that does not may not sell them in or into Washington. A producer of a battery-containing product whose only batteries are supplied by a producer that has joined a registered stewardship organization is not the producer (70A.555.010(14)).
Exemptions (2)
A battery in a battery-containing product that is not intended or designed to be easily removable (removable by the user with no more than commonly used household tools) is not a covered battery.
“(v) A battery in a battery-containing product that is not intended or designed to be easily removable from the battery-containing product.”
RCW 70A.555.010(5)(b)(v) · fetched 2026-10-27Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.555.020(opens in a new tab) A covered electronic product under an approved chapter 70A.500 RCW plan is not a battery-containing product.
(b) A "battery-containing product" does not include a covered electronic product under an approved plan implemented under chapter 70A.500 RCW.
RCW 70A.555.010(1)(b) · fetched 2026-10-27Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.555.020(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Oct 2026. Current text of chapter 70A.555 RCW (2023 c 434).
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- It contains or is packaged with a covered battery (a portable battery or, beginning January 1, 2029, a medium format battery, RCW 70A.555.010(1)(a), (5)(a)); a battery that is not intended or designed to be easily removable from the battery-containing product is not a covered battery (70A.555.010(5)(b)(v)), and you are its producer (70A.555.010(14))
Depends on: contains battery
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Stated: “Beginning January 1, 2027” (70A.555.020).
- Source
“(1) Each producer selling, making available for sale, or distributing covered batteries or battery-containing products in or into the state of Washington shall participate in an approved Washington state battery stewardship plan through participation in and appropriate funding of a battery stewardship organization; and”
RCW 70A.555.020(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-27Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.555.020(opens in a new tab)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Consumer electronics and small appliances, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
1,546 records dated 6 Jan 2023 to 30 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Safety Gate alerts
Projector lamp - Lampe de projecteur Nijntje / Miffy
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Luminaires and lamps
- Safety Gate alerts
USB charger - EU USB FAST CHARGER KIT
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 - Dual 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 - Dual 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 - 3 USB Charger
Consumer electronics and small appliances
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Chargers and external power supplies
- Safety Gate alerts
USB charger - Dual USB-C 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 - Dual USB Charger Kit
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
Charger - Power Supply
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.
- Phones and tablets51 additional rules
- Routers, modems and network equipment20 additional rules
- Laptops and notebooks27 additional rules
- Desktop computers and peripherals42 additional rules
- TVs and monitors44 additional rules
- Headphones and earbuds55 additional rules
- Speakers and sound bars60 additional rules
- Cameras and camcorders65 additional rules
- Game consoles and controllers32 additional rules
- Wearables24 additional rules
- Smart-home and IoT devices19 additional rules
- Chargers and external power supplies31 additional rules
- Cables and connectors11 additional rules
- Extension leads and power strips11 additional rules
- Small kitchen appliances27 additional rules
- Electric kettles10 additional rules
- Toasters, grills and sandwich makers10 additional rules
- Blenders and food processors14 additional rules
- Coffee machines10 additional rules
- Air fryers, rice cookers and multicookers41 additional rules
- Personal care appliances14 additional rules
- Hair dryers and stylers10 additional rules
- Shavers and trimmers44 additional rules
- Electric toothbrushes42 additional rules
- Vacuum cleaners20 additional rules
- Irons and garment steamers24 additional rules
- Fans and heaters15 additional rules
- Air purifiers, humidifiers and dehumidifiers37 additional rules
- LED lamps and bulbs25 additional rules
- Luminaires and lamps22 additional rules
- Consumer power tools27 additional rules
See also
Related categories
- 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.
- Chargers, power supplies and cables
External power supplies, chargers, cables and extension leads.
- Small kitchen appliances
Mains-powered appliances for food and drink preparation.
- Personal care appliances
Electrical appliances for hair, grooming and oral care.
- Home care, climate and cleaning appliances
Vacuum cleaners, irons, fans, heaters and air treatment.
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