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Child care articles: consumer products designed or intended by the manufacturer to facilitate sleep or the feeding of children age 3 and younger, or to help such children with sucking or teething. Baby bottles and bottle teats, pacifiers and soothers, teethers and teething toys, and sleep items such as cribs, bassinets, crib mattresses, sleep sacks and swaddles. Baby plates, bowls, cups and utensils stay in the children's tableware leaves.
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Main sources, from 1 Jan 2025 · What is covered
Federal regulations as published on 6 Oct 2026.
United States (federal): main sources stored. Modelled: TSCA section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping (40 CFR 705), shown as applying only if the product contains a PFAS; FDA food-contact polymers; coatings and paper (21 CFR 174-178); decorative ceramicware labelling (21 CFR 109.16); CPSC lead in paint and children's products (16 CFR 1303, 15 U.S.C. 1278a); clothing storage unit tip-over (16 CFR 1261); TSCA Title VI formaldehyde in composite wood (40 CFR 770). Not stored: FDA guidance on leachable lead/cadmium in ceramicware (CPG 545.450/545.500); CPSC flammability standards other than those listed; children's product certificates and tracking labels other than for children's tableware; FTC labelling rules; upholstered furniture flammability (16 CFR 1640); mattresses.
§14322(b)(2)(B)
Label required
"Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED." if the battery is sealed
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
On each regulated battery which is a lead-acid battery, "Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE" and if the regulated battery is sealed, the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.".
US: rechargeable-consumer-product-label
Label required
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. (or CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.) on the product and, unless visible, on the packaging
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Battery can be removed by the user: no
- Contains a battery
- Rechargeable
Depends on: battery chemistry, battery removable, contains battery, rechargeable
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
Applies to a rechargeable consumer product with a non-removable regulated battery; manufactured on or after the date 1 year after May 13, 1996 = 1997-05-13 (§14322(a)(1), (b)).
“On each rechargeable consumer product containing a regulated battery that is not easily removable, the phrase”
- Label
§14322(b)(2)(B)
Label required
"Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED." if the battery is sealed
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
- Source
On each regulated battery which is a lead-acid battery, "Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE" and if the regulated battery is sealed, the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.".
§14322(b)(2)(B) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- Label
US: rechargeable-consumer-product-label
Label required
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. (or CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.) on the product and, unless visible, on the packaging
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Battery can be removed by the user: no
- Contains a battery
- Rechargeable
Depends on: battery chemistry, battery removable, contains battery, rechargeable
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
Applies to a rechargeable consumer product with a non-removable regulated battery; manufactured on or after the date 1 year after May 13, 1996 = 1997-05-13 (§14322(a)(1), (b)).
- Source
“On each rechargeable consumer product containing a regulated battery that is not easily removable, the phrase”
§14322(b)(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Applies only if your product contains other materials (10 rules)
Set for materials this category doesn't typically use. They apply only if your product contains the named material.
Banned
Above 0.009 % (content basis)
Exemptions (1)
Artists' paints and related materials are exempt (no cautionary labelling required).
“(2) Artists' paints and related materials.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- It is a toy or child's article, or a furniture article for consumer use, that bears lead-containing paint (16 CFR 1303.1(a)(1)-(2))
- Children's product
- Material: Other coating or Fluoropolymer coating (PTFE and similar) or Ceramic (sol-gel) coating
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, coating type
In force since 28 Feb 1978
Applies to products manufactured on or after 28 Feb 1978
Section 1303.4: products "manufactured after February 27, 1978" are banned hazardous products. "Lead-containing paint" means lead above 0.06 percent, reduced to 0.009 percent (90 mg/kg) of the nonvolatile paint or dried film from 2009-08-14 (§1303.2(b)(2)); that threshold defines the paint, it is not a separate limit on the article. Binds only an article that bears paint or a similar surface coating: printing inks and materials that become part of the substrate or are bonded to it (pigment in a plastic article, electroplating, ceramic glazing) are not paint (§1303.2(b)(1)). | The text bans products "manufactured after February 27, 1978", so the first covered date is 1978-02-28 (same convention as REACH "after D").
(b) Toys and other articles intended for use by children that bear “lead-containing paint.”
Sale of composite wood products, component parts or finished goods that are not TSCA Title VI certified
Banned
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Material: Composite wood (type not stated)
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
“only certified composite wood products, whether in the form of panels or incorporated into component parts or finished goods, are permitted to be sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured (including imported) in the United States, unless the product is specifically exempted by this part.”
sale of stockpiled inventory of composite wood products, panels, component parts or finished goods
Banned
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (antiques, secondhand furniture) are outside subparts B, C and D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Material: Composite wood (type not stated)
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Text says stockpiled inventory sales are "prohibited after June 1, 2018"; 770.2(e) says compliance begins June 1, 2018, which is used (see AMBIGUITIES). Stockpiling requires an intent to circumvent the emission standards (770.12(d)).
“The sale of stockpiled inventory of composite wood products, whether in the form of panels or incorporated into component parts or finished goods, is prohibited after June 1, 2018.”
Limit 0.05 ppm (emission basis)
ASTM E1333-14 (§770.10(b)); applies to panels, component parts and finished goods
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Material: Hardwood plywood
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
“For hardwood plywood made with a veneer core or a composite core, 0.05 parts per million (ppm) of formaldehyde.”
Limit 0.11 ppm (emission basis)
ASTM E1333-14 (§770.10(b)); applies to panels, component parts and finished goods
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Material: Medium-density fiberboard (MDF)
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
“For medium-density fiberboard, 0.11 ppm of formaldehyde.”
Limit 0.09 ppm (emission basis)
ASTM E1333-14 (§770.10(b)); applies to panels, component parts and finished goods
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Material: Particleboard
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
“For particleboard, 0.09 ppm of formaldehyde.”
Limit 0.13 ppm (emission basis)
ASTM E1333-14 (§770.10(b)); applies to panels, component parts and finished goods
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Material: Thin MDF
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
“For thin medium-density fiberboard, 0.13 ppm of formaldehyde.”
TSCA Title VI import certification for articles containing composite wood
Declaration required
Import certification under 19 CFR 12.118 through 12.127 (Chemical Substances in Bulk and As Part of Mixtures and Articles)
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Material: Composite wood (type not stated)
Depends on: materials
In force since 22 Mar 2019
Applies to products imported on or after 22 Mar 2019
Beginning March 22, 2019, importers of articles that are regulated composite wood products, or articles that contain regulated composite wood products, must comply with the import certification regulations for “Chemical Substances in Bulk and As Part of Mixtures and Articles,” as found at 19 CFR 12.118 through 12.127.
Supplier statement of TSCA Title VI compliance for composite wood in finished goods
Declaration required
Bills of lading, invoices or comparable documents with a written statement from the supplier that the composite wood products, component parts or finished goods are TSCA Title VI compliant or were produced before June 1, 2018
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Material: Composite wood (type not stated)
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
“Fabricators, distributors, and retailers must demonstrate that they have taken reasonable precautions by obtaining bills of lading, invoices, or comparable documents that include a written statement from the supplier that the composite wood products, component parts, or finished goods are TSCA Title VI compliant”
finished goods containing composite wood products
Label required
fabricator's name (or consenting downstream fabricator, importer, distributor or retailer); date the finished good was produced (month/year); statement that the finished goods are TSCA Title VI compliant
Exemptions (3)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (antiques, secondhand furniture) are outside subparts B, C and D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
Finished goods or component parts whose regulated composite wood product content does not exceed 144 square inches (largest face) are excepted from labelling, unless designed to be used in combination or in multiples to create larger surfaces.
“A finished good, including component parts sold directly to consumers, contains a de minimis amount of regulated composite wood product if its regulated composite wood product content does not exceed 144 square inches, based on the surface area of its largest face.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Material: Composite wood (type not stated)
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jun 2018
Beginning 2018-06-01 all fabricators, importers, distributors and retailers must comply (§770.2(e)). Label may be on each finished good or on each box or bundle; importers, distributors and retailers must keep labels intact (§770.45(c),(d)).
“The label must include, at a minimum, in legible English text, the fabricator's name, the date the finished good was produced (in month/year format), and a statement that the finished goods are TSCA Title VI compliant.”
- BanLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Banned
Above 0.009 % (content basis)
Exemptions (1)
Artists' paints and related materials are exempt (no cautionary labelling required).
“(2) Artists' paints and related materials.”
§1303.3(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-08US CPSC via eCFR: 16 CFR 1303 §1303.4(b)(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- It is a toy or child's article, or a furniture article for consumer use, that bears lead-containing paint (16 CFR 1303.1(a)(1)-(2))
- Children's product
- Material: Other coating or Fluoropolymer coating (PTFE and similar) or Ceramic (sol-gel) coating
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, coating type
- Effective
In force since 28 Feb 1978
Applies to products manufactured on or after 28 Feb 1978
Section 1303.4: products "manufactured after February 27, 1978" are banned hazardous products. "Lead-containing paint" means lead above 0.06 percent, reduced to 0.009 percent (90 mg/kg) of the nonvolatile paint or dried film from 2009-08-14 (§1303.2(b)(2)); that threshold defines the paint, it is not a separate limit on the article. Binds only an article that bears paint or a similar surface coating: printing inks and materials that become part of the substrate or are bonded to it (pigment in a plastic article, electroplating, ceramic glazing) are not paint (§1303.2(b)(1)). | The text bans products "manufactured after February 27, 1978", so the first covered date is 1978-02-28 (same convention as REACH "after D").
- Source
(b) Toys and other articles intended for use by children that bear “lead-containing paint.”
§1303.4(b) · fetched 2026-10-08US CPSC via eCFR: 16 CFR 1303 §1303.4(b)(opens in a new tab)
- Ban
Sale of composite wood products, component parts or finished goods that are not TSCA Title VI certified
Banned
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
§770.1(c)(1) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
§770.1(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Material: Composite wood (type not stated)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
- Source
“only certified composite wood products, whether in the form of panels or incorporated into component parts or finished goods, are permitted to be sold, supplied, offered for sale, or manufactured (including imported) in the United States, unless the product is specifically exempted by this part.”
§770.15(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab)
- Ban
sale of stockpiled inventory of composite wood products, panels, component parts or finished goods
Banned
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (antiques, secondhand furniture) are outside subparts B, C and D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
§770.1(c)(1) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770 §770.12(a)(opens in a new tab) Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
§770.1(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770 §770.12(a)(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Material: Composite wood (type not stated)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Text says stockpiled inventory sales are "prohibited after June 1, 2018"; 770.2(e) says compliance begins June 1, 2018, which is used (see AMBIGUITIES). Stockpiling requires an intent to circumvent the emission standards (770.12(d)).
- Source
“The sale of stockpiled inventory of composite wood products, whether in the form of panels or incorporated into component parts or finished goods, is prohibited after June 1, 2018.”
§770.12(a) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770 §770.12(a)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitFormaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
Limit 0.05 ppm (emission basis)
ASTM E1333-14 (§770.10(b)); applies to panels, component parts and finished goods
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
§770.1(c)(1) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
§770.1(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Material: Hardwood plywood
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
- Source
“For hardwood plywood made with a veneer core or a composite core, 0.05 parts per million (ppm) of formaldehyde.”
§770.10(b) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab)
- LimitFormaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
Limit 0.11 ppm (emission basis)
ASTM E1333-14 (§770.10(b)); applies to panels, component parts and finished goods
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
§770.1(c)(1) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
§770.1(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Material: Medium-density fiberboard (MDF)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
- Source
“For medium-density fiberboard, 0.11 ppm of formaldehyde.”
§770.10(b) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab)
- LimitFormaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
Limit 0.09 ppm (emission basis)
ASTM E1333-14 (§770.10(b)); applies to panels, component parts and finished goods
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
§770.1(c)(1) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
§770.1(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Material: Particleboard
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
- Source
“For particleboard, 0.09 ppm of formaldehyde.”
§770.10(b) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab)
- LimitFormaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
Limit 0.13 ppm (emission basis)
ASTM E1333-14 (§770.10(b)); applies to panels, component parts and finished goods
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
§770.1(c)(1) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
§770.1(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Material: Thin MDF
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
- Source
“For thin medium-density fiberboard, 0.13 ppm of formaldehyde.”
§770.10(b) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
TSCA Title VI import certification for articles containing composite wood
Declaration required
Import certification under 19 CFR 12.118 through 12.127 (Chemical Substances in Bulk and As Part of Mixtures and Articles)
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
§770.1(c)(1) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
§770.1(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Material: Composite wood (type not stated)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 22 Mar 2019
Applies to products imported on or after 22 Mar 2019
- Source
Beginning March 22, 2019, importers of articles that are regulated composite wood products, or articles that contain regulated composite wood products, must comply with the import certification regulations for “Chemical Substances in Bulk and As Part of Mixtures and Articles,” as found at 19 CFR 12.118 through 12.127.
§770.30(d) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
Supplier statement of TSCA Title VI compliance for composite wood in finished goods
Declaration required
Bills of lading, invoices or comparable documents with a written statement from the supplier that the composite wood products, component parts or finished goods are TSCA Title VI compliant or were produced before June 1, 2018
Exemptions (2)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (for example antiques, secondhand furniture) are excluded from subparts B-D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
§770.1(c)(1) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
§770.1(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Material: Composite wood (type not stated)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jun 2018
Composite wood products manufactured (including imported) before June 1, 2018 may be sold at any time (§770.2(e)(4)).
- Source
“Fabricators, distributors, and retailers must demonstrate that they have taken reasonable precautions by obtaining bills of lading, invoices, or comparable documents that include a written statement from the supplier that the composite wood products, component parts, or finished goods are TSCA Title VI compliant”
§770.30(c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770(opens in a new tab)
- Label
finished goods containing composite wood products
Label required
fabricator's name (or consenting downstream fabricator, importer, distributor or retailer); date the finished good was produced (month/year); statement that the finished goods are TSCA Title VI compliant
Exemptions (3)
Finished goods previously sold or supplied to an end user (antiques, secondhand furniture) are outside subparts B, C and D.
“Any finished good that has previously been sold or supplied to an end user, an individual or entity that purchased or acquired the finished good in good faith for purposes other than resale.”
§770.1(c)(1) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770 §770.45(c)(opens in a new tab) Hardboard is excluded from subparts B-D.
“Hardboard.”
§770.1(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770 §770.45(c)(opens in a new tab) Finished goods or component parts whose regulated composite wood product content does not exceed 144 square inches (largest face) are excepted from labelling, unless designed to be used in combination or in multiples to create larger surfaces.
“A finished good, including component parts sold directly to consumers, contains a de minimis amount of regulated composite wood product if its regulated composite wood product content does not exceed 144 square inches, based on the surface area of its largest face.”
§770.45(e) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770 §770.45(c)(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 30 Sep 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-09-30 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Material: Composite wood (type not stated)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2018
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jun 2018
Beginning 2018-06-01 all fabricators, importers, distributors and retailers must comply (§770.2(e)). Label may be on each finished good or on each box or bundle; importers, distributors and retailers must keep labels intact (§770.45(c),(d)).
- Source
“The label must include, at a minimum, in legible English text, the fabricator's name, the date the finished good was produced (in month/year format), and a statement that the finished goods are TSCA Title VI compliant.”
§770.45(c) · fetched 2026-10-08US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 770 §770.45(c)(opens in a new tab)
Gaps
Markets without rules for this category
We have no rules for this category in these markets. That doesn't mean none apply, so a check here says Not covered, never clear.
ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked
Show 3 markets
- Coverage
- All sources from 2025-01-01; no modeled rule is scoped to this category.
- Coverage
- Main sources from 2025-01-01; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: general and material-specific specifications for utensils/containers (ceramics, glass, enamel, metal, rubber, paper, wood: CAA notification text not stored); Household Goods Quality Labelling Act; Act on Control of Household Products Containing Harmful Substances.
- Coverage
- Main sources from 2026-03-27; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: earlier notice versions (before 2026-03-27); KC safety certification for children's products and electrical goods; Consumer Chemical Products Act; labelling under the Food Sanitation Act.
Facts
What we need to know about your product
Some rules depend on details of your product. Until you tell us, a check says Needs answers and asks for what's missing.
Show 28 facts
- Whether the listed substance or group is present
- Markets
- EU, GB, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-IL, US-ME, US-MN, US-NH, US-NM, US-RI, US-VT
- Rules
- 1,033
- Number of employees at the seller
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 973
- Economic operator role
- Markets
- EU, GB, US, US-ME, US-NY, US-OR, US-VT, US-WA
- Rules
- 61
- Contains battery
- Markets
- EU, GB, US
- Rules
- 39
- Whether it is a children's product
- Markets
- EU, US, US-CO, US-CT, US-IL, US-ME, US-MN, US-NH, US-NY, US-OR, US-RI, US-VT, US-WA
- Rules
- 38
- Battery category
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 22
- Materials
- Markets
- EU, US
- Rules
- 11
- Battery chemistry
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 9
- Rechargeable
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 6
- Whether the product touches food
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 5
- Annual gross revenue usd
- Markets
- US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
- Rules
- 5
- Whether it is sold online
- Markets
- EU, US-CA
- Rules
- 2
- Button or coin cell
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 2
- Distance sale to other member state
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 1
- Mouthable by children
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 1
- Imported
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Coating type
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Intended for children under 3
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Cpsc rule subject
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Battery removable
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Ca gross sales usd
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons co
- Markets
- US-CO
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons md
- Markets
- US-MD
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons mn
- Markets
- US-MN
- Rules
- 1
- Intended for children under 12
- Markets
- US-NM
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tonnes or
- Markets
- US-OR
- Rules
- 1
- Fluorine treated container
- Markets
- US-VT
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons wa
- Markets
- US-WA
- Rules
- 1
Changes
Upcoming changes
Rules for this category that start in the next 24 months, or are proposed or on hold.
Show 27 upcoming changes
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 (5)
Does not apply to the resale of products manufactured before the ban.
“The resale of products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
Does not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority.
“A product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority.”
Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.
“(1) Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.”
Does not apply to products manufactured before the ban.
“(2) Products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
Does not apply to replacement parts for products manufactured before the ban.
“Replacement parts for products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 5 Jan 2026. Internet Archive capture (2026-01-05) of the New Hampshire General Court's official RSA page; source note '2024, 349:1, eff. Aug. 2, 2024. 2025, 19:1, eff. July 13, 2025.'
- It is a consumer product: tangible personal property normally used for personal, family or household purposes (N.H. RSA 149-M:64, I(d))
- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
PFAS-added consumer product: a consumer product manufactured after the section took effect that contains intentionally added PFAS (added on purpose and having a functional or technical effect).
“(f) Juvenile products.”
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.
- Intended for children under 12
Depends on: intended for children under 12
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.
“(4) juvenile products; and”
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.
Every product in the category
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.
- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
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. Juvenile product: designed for infants and children under 12; infant gear named in the definition has no matching product type.
“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”
- 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-NHPFAS as defined in New Hampshire (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (5)
Does not apply to the resale of products manufactured before the ban.
“The resale of products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
II(a)(1) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(opens in a new tab) Does not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority.
“A product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority.”
II(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(opens in a new tab) Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.
“(1) Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.”
II(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(opens in a new tab) Does not apply to products manufactured before the ban.
“(2) Products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
II(b)(2) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(opens in a new tab) Does not apply to replacement parts for products manufactured before the ban.
“Replacement parts for products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
II(b)(3) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(opens in a new tab) Unofficial copy of the text, current to 5 Jan 2026. Internet Archive capture (2026-01-05) of the New Hampshire General Court's official RSA page; source note '2024, 349:1, eff. Aug. 2, 2024. 2025, 19:1, eff. July 13, 2025.'
- Applies when
- It is a consumer product: tangible personal property normally used for personal, family or household purposes (N.H. RSA 149-M:64, I(d))
- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
PFAS-added consumer product: a consumer product manufactured after the section took effect that contains intentionally added PFAS (added on purpose and having a functional or technical effect).
- Source
“(f) Juvenile products.”
IV(f) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(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)(4)(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)(4)(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)(4)(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)(4)(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)(4)(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
- Intended for children under 12
Depends on: intended for children under 12
- 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
“(4) juvenile products; and”
Section 3(B)(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(4)(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
Every product in the category
- 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
- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
- 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. Juvenile product: designed for infants and children under 12; infant gear named in the definition has no matching product type.
- 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)(vi) juvenile products (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)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Child care articles, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
No records in our feeds
No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named Child care articles since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.
See also
Related categories
- Toys and child care articles
Added 2026-10-31 for 16 CFR Part 1307 (phthalates). Children's toys and child care articles as that part defines them. Other laws for these products are not covered by ClaraDB; baby feeding items that are tableware (plates, bowls, cups, utensils) keep their children's tableware leaves.
- Children's toys
Toys: consumer products designed or intended by the manufacturer for a child 12 years of age or younger for use by the child when the child plays (dolls, plush, blocks, play figures, rattles, bath toys, play sets, puzzles and games for children). Not adult collectibles, models or games sold for adults.
- Children's feeding gift set
Added 2026-10-31 (stranger 23) for a gift set, box or bundle of baby and children's items of more than one kind: a teether with a cup or a plate, a feeding set with a teether. A composite category with no products of its own: it carries the rules of every member (child care articles, children's dinnerware, children's cups and bottles), so the set is checked against what each item in it is checked against (phthalates in 16 CFR Part 1307, food-contact laws, the children's tableware certificate and lead limits). A set of one kind of product is filed under that kind's leaf.
- Child care article + Toy gift set
Generated composite (2026-11-01, stranger 28): a gift set, box, kit or bundle holding exactly these kinds of product. No products of its own; it carries the rules of every member (categoryAncestry takes the union), so the set is checked against what each item in it is checked against and never claims a verdict a member's rules do not support. Generated for every combination of two or three giftable kinds (r8/w-cls/gen.mjs).
- Children's dinnerware + Toy gift set
Generated composite (2026-11-01, stranger 28): a gift set, box, kit or bundle holding exactly these kinds of product. No products of its own; it carries the rules of every member (categoryAncestry takes the union), so the set is checked against what each item in it is checked against and never claims a verdict a member's rules do not support. Generated for every combination of two or three giftable kinds (r8/w-cls/gen.mjs).
- Child care article + Children's dinnerware + Toy gift set
Generated composite (2026-11-01, stranger 28): a gift set, box, kit or bundle holding exactly these kinds of product. No products of its own; it carries the rules of every member (categoryAncestry takes the union), so the set is checked against what each item in it is checked against and never claims a verdict a member's rules do not support. Generated for every combination of two or three giftable kinds (r8/w-cls/gen.mjs).
- Children's cup + Toy gift set
Generated composite (2026-11-01, stranger 28): a gift set, box, kit or bundle holding exactly these kinds of product. No products of its own; it carries the rules of every member (categoryAncestry takes the union), so the set is checked against what each item in it is checked against and never claims a verdict a member's rules do not support. Generated for every combination of two or three giftable kinds (r8/w-cls/gen.mjs).
- Child care article + Children's cup + Toy gift set
Generated composite (2026-11-01, stranger 28): a gift set, box, kit or bundle holding exactly these kinds of product. No products of its own; it carries the rules of every member (categoryAncestry takes the union), so the set is checked against what each item in it is checked against and never claims a verdict a member's rules do not support. Generated for every combination of two or three giftable kinds (r8/w-cls/gen.mjs).
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