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Bare, anodised or lacquered aluminium pots and pans.
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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.
A claim that the product or its package is free of lead or does not contain or use lead.
Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of lead must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if lead has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Claim: lead-free
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.
“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
A non-toxic claim made for the product or its package.
Must meet the conditions of Do not misrepresent, directly or by implication, that the product, package or service is non-toxic. Qualify a non-toxic claim clearly and prominently to the extent necessary to avoid deception.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Claim: non-toxic
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.
“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is non-toxic. Non-toxic claims should be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception.”
A claim that the product or its package is free of PFAS or does not contain or use PFAS.
Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of PFAS must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if PFAS has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Claim: PFAS-free
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.
“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
A claim that the product or its package is free of PTFE or does not contain or use PTFE.
Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of PTFE must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if PTFE has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Claim: PTFE-free
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.
“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
A recyclable claim made for the product or its package.
Must meet the conditions of Market the item as recyclable only if it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or for use in making another item. Make an unqualified claim only when recycling facilities are available to a substantial majority (at least 60 percent) of consumers or communities where the item is sold; otherwise qualify the claim. Qualify which portions are recyclable when only some components are, and do not call the item recyclable if any component, or its shape or size, significantly limits recycling. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Claim: recyclable
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.
“A product or package should not be marketed as recyclable unless it can be collected, separated, or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program”
A label that represents the product as Made in the United States without qualification.
Must meet the conditions of Label a product as Made in the United States only if its final assembly or processing occurs in the United States, all significant processing that goes into it occurs in the United States, and all or virtually all of its ingredients or components are made and sourced in the United States. The same applies to a seal, mark, tag or stamp in a mail order catalog or mail order promotional material. A violation is treated as a violation of a trade regulation rule under section 18 of the FTC Act.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Claim: Made in USA
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the rule (July 14, 2021); it states no separate effective date.
“all significant processing that goes into the product occurs in the United States, and all or virtually all ingredients or components of the product are made and sourced in the United States.”
If you give a written warranty, put all its terms in one clear document: who and what is covered, what you will do, how long, how to claim, and the required State-rights statements
Disclosure to buyer
Written warranty terms (16 CFR 701.3(a)): a warrantor who gives a written warranty on a consumer product costing the consumer more than $15.00 must clearly and conspicuously disclose, in a single document in simple and readily understood language: (1) who the warranty is extended to, if limited to the original purchaser or otherwise; (2) the products, parts or components covered and, where needed, excluded; (3) what the warrantor will do on a defect or failure, and what it will pay for or provide; (4) when the term starts if not on the purchase date, and how long it lasts; (5) step by step how to claim, with the warrantor's name and mailing address or responsible department, or a free telephone number; (6) any informal dispute settlement mechanism (part 703); (7) any limit on the duration of implied warranties, with "Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you."; (8) any exclusion or limit on incidental or consequential damages, with its State-law statement; (9) "This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State." If return of a registration card is a condition of coverage, the warranty must say so (701.4).
Exemptions (2)
Products bought solely for commercial or industrial use are excluded from this part; warranties that cover only a repairer's workmanship (services) are not covered by the Act (700.1(h)).
“Products which are purchased solely for commercial or industrial use are excluded solely for purposes of this part.”
Third-party emblems, seals or insignias promising replacement or refund, with no representation of quality or performance, are exempt from (a)(1)-(9) if the third party publishes the disclosures in each issue of a general-circulation publication and gives them free on written request.
“Paragraphs (a) (1) through (9) of this section shall not be applicable with respect to statements of general policy on emblems, seals or insignias issued by third parties promising replacement or refund if a consumer product is defective”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 23 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; versioner date 2026-10-23.
- It is a consumer product (tangible personal property normally used for personal, family or household purposes) (16 CFR 701.1(b), 702.1(b))
- You give a written warranty on a consumer product that costs the consumer more than $15 (16 CFR 701.2: the rules apply to "written warranties on consumer products actually costing the consumer more than $15.00"; 701.1(h): a warrantor is "any supplier, manufacturer, or other person who gives or offers to give a written warranty")
In force since 1 Jan 1977
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 1977
Parts 701 and 702 apply only to written warranties on products manufactured after December 31, 1976 (16 CFR 700.12); 702.3 was last revised at 81 FR 63669, Sept. 15, 2016 (online warranty terms option).
“Any warrantor warranting to a consumer by means of a written warranty a consumer product actually costing the consumer more than $15.00 shall clearly and conspicuously disclose in a single document in simple and readily understood language, the following items of information:”
Make the written warranty's text available to the buyer before the sale (in store, catalog or online listing, door to door); the warrantor supplies the text or posts it online
Disclosure to buyer
Pre-sale availability of written warranty terms (16 CFR 702.3), for consumer products costing the consumer more than $15.00. Seller (702.3(a)): make the warranty text readily available before sale by displaying it close to the product, or by furnishing it on request with signs telling buyers it is available. Catalog and mail order sellers, including any offer whose ordering does not need a visit to the seller (702.3(c)): give the full text, or the warrantor's web address plus where to request a free copy, beside the product description or in a referenced section. Door-to-door sellers: say before the sale that the warranties may be inspected (702.3(d)). Warrantor (702.3(b)(1)): give sellers the warranty materials (a copy with every product, a tag or label with the full text, the text on a display carton, or a sign or poster, with a copy in the box), and give catalog, mail order and door-to-door sellers copies; or (702.3(b)(2)) post the terms on its website, state the web address and a non-Internet way to request them in the manual or on the product or package, and send a free hard copy on request.
Exemptions (2)
Products bought solely for commercial or industrial use are excluded from this part; warranties that cover only a repairer's workmanship (services) are not covered by the Act (700.1(h)).
“Products which are purchased solely for commercial or industrial use are excluded solely for purposes of this part.”
Third-party emblems, seals or insignias promising replacement or refund, with no representation of quality or performance, are exempt from the in-store display duty (702.3(a)(1)) if the third party publishes the 701.3 disclosures and gives them free on written request.
“Paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall not be applicable with respect to statements of general policy on emblems, seals or insignias issued by third parties promising replacement or refund if a consumer product is defective”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 23 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; versioner date 2026-10-23.
- It is a consumer product (tangible personal property normally used for personal, family or household purposes) (16 CFR 701.1(b), 702.1(b))
- You give a written warranty on a consumer product that costs the consumer more than $15, or sell such a product with one (16 CFR 702.3: "The following requirements apply to consumer products actually costing the consumer more than $15.00"; the seller's duties are in 702.3(a), the warrantor's in 702.3(b))
In force since 1 Jan 1977
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 1977
Parts 701 and 702 apply only to written warranties on products manufactured after December 31, 1976 (16 CFR 700.12); 702.3 was last revised at 81 FR 63669, Sept. 15, 2016 (online warranty terms option).
“the seller of a consumer product with a written warranty shall make a text of the warranty readily available for examination by the prospective buyer by:”
Food additives (substances whose intended use results in their becoming a component of food)
Must meet the conditions of Substances whose intended use results or may reasonably be expected to result in their becoming a component of food, and that are not exempted by section 201(s) of the Act, are food additives
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.
- The intended use of a substance in it results or may reasonably be expected to result, directly or indirectly, in its becoming a component of food
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-10-07 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“(e)(1) Food additives includes all substances not exempted by section 201(s) of the act, the intended use of which results or may reasonably be expected to result, directly or indirectly,”
Substances added to food claimed to be generally recognized as safe
Must meet the conditions of General recognition of safety may be based only on the views of qualified experts, by scientific procedures or by common use in food before January 1, 1958; a substance not so recognised is a food additive requiring approval
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.
- A substance in it that may become a component of food is used as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) rather than as an approved food additive
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-10-07 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“(a) General recognition of safety may be based only on the views of experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate the safety of substances directly or indirectly added”
US: consumer-products-with-button-cells
Must meet the conditions of ANSI/UL 4200A, Standard for Safety for Products Incorporating Button Batteries or Coin Cell Batteries (approved August 30, 2023)
Exemptions (1)
Toy products in compliance with the battery accessibility and labeling requirements of 16 CFR part 1250 are exempt (§1263.1(c))
“Any object designed, manufactured, or marketed as a plaything for children under 14 years of age”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
- Contains a button or coin cell
Depends on: button or coin cell
In force since 23 Oct 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 23 Oct 2023
Effective October 23, 2023 (§1263.1(b)).
“Each consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries shall comply with ANSI/UL 4200A”
Products subject to a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation (not children's products, which take the Children's Product Certificate of 2063(a)(2)): a General Certificate of Conformity.
Declaration required
General Certificate of Conformity: issued by the manufacturer (and the private labeler of a private-label product) for a product subject to a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation; it certifies, on a test of each product or a reasonable testing program, that the product complies with every such rule that applies to it, and names each one. A children's product takes the Children's Product Certificate of 2063(a)(2) instead.
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.
- Not a children's product
- Covered by a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, cpsc rule subject, economic operator role
In force since 12 Nov 2008
Applies to products distributed on or after 12 Nov 2008
The certificate duty took effect on November 12, 2008, 90 days after the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 was enacted.
“every manufacturer of a product which is subject to a consumer product safety rule under this chapter or similar rule, ban, standard, or regulation under any other Act enforced by the Commission and which is imported for consumption or warehousing or distributed in commerce (and the private labeler of such product if such product bears a private label) shall issue a certificate”
Children's products: permanent tracking marks on the product and its packaging.
Label required
Permanent, distinguishing marks on the product and its packaging, to the extent practicable; Manufacturer or private labeler; Location and date of production; Cohort information (batch, run number or other identifying characteristic)
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.
- Children's product
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, economic operator role
In force since 14 Aug 2009
Applies to products manufactured on or after 14 Aug 2009
“Effective 1 year after August 14, 2008, the manufacturer of a children's product shall place permanent, distinguishing marks on the product and its packaging, to the extent practicable”
§14322(b)(1)
Label required
3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol
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: Nickel-cadmium or 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).
“3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol.”
Rechargeable consumer product and regulated battery packaging label (§ 14322(b)(4))
Label required
on packaging, unless visible through it: "CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY." or "CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.", as applicable
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: Nickel-cadmium or 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 the packaging of each rechargeable consumer product, and the packaging of each regulated battery sold separately from such a product, unless the required label”
§14322(b)(2)(A)
Label required
chemical name or abbreviation "Ni-Cd"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY."
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: Nickel-cadmium
- 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 nickel-cadmium battery, the chemical name or the abbreviation "Ni-Cd" and the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.".
§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”
- Conformity
A claim that the product or its package is free of lead or does not contain or use lead.
Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of lead must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if lead has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Claim: lead-free
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.
- Source
“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
§260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
A non-toxic claim made for the product or its package.
Must meet the conditions of Do not misrepresent, directly or by implication, that the product, package or service is non-toxic. Qualify a non-toxic claim clearly and prominently to the extent necessary to avoid deception.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Claim: non-toxic
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.
- Source
“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is non-toxic. Non-toxic claims should be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception.”
§260.10(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.10(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
A claim that the product or its package is free of PFAS or does not contain or use PFAS.
Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of PFAS must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if PFAS has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Claim: PFAS-free
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.
- Source
“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
§260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
A claim that the product or its package is free of PTFE or does not contain or use PTFE.
Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of PTFE must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if PTFE has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Claim: PTFE-free
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.
- Source
“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
§260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
A recyclable claim made for the product or its package.
Must meet the conditions of Market the item as recyclable only if it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or for use in making another item. Make an unqualified claim only when recycling facilities are available to a substantial majority (at least 60 percent) of consumers or communities where the item is sold; otherwise qualify the claim. Qualify which portions are recyclable when only some components are, and do not call the item recyclable if any component, or its shape or size, significantly limits recycling. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Claim: recyclable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.
- Source
“A product or package should not be marketed as recyclable unless it can be collected, separated, or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program”
§260.12(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.12(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
A label that represents the product as Made in the United States without qualification.
Must meet the conditions of Label a product as Made in the United States only if its final assembly or processing occurs in the United States, all significant processing that goes into it occurs in the United States, and all or virtually all of its ingredients or components are made and sourced in the United States. The same applies to a seal, mark, tag or stamp in a mail order catalog or mail order promotional material. A violation is treated as a violation of a trade regulation rule under section 18 of the FTC Act.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- Claim: Made in USA
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the rule (July 14, 2021); it states no separate effective date.
- Source
“all significant processing that goes into the product occurs in the United States, and all or virtually all ingredients or components of the product are made and sourced in the United States.”
§323.2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 323.2(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
If you give a written warranty, put all its terms in one clear document: who and what is covered, what you will do, how long, how to claim, and the required State-rights statements
Disclosure to buyer
Written warranty terms (16 CFR 701.3(a)): a warrantor who gives a written warranty on a consumer product costing the consumer more than $15.00 must clearly and conspicuously disclose, in a single document in simple and readily understood language: (1) who the warranty is extended to, if limited to the original purchaser or otherwise; (2) the products, parts or components covered and, where needed, excluded; (3) what the warrantor will do on a defect or failure, and what it will pay for or provide; (4) when the term starts if not on the purchase date, and how long it lasts; (5) step by step how to claim, with the warrantor's name and mailing address or responsible department, or a free telephone number; (6) any informal dispute settlement mechanism (part 703); (7) any limit on the duration of implied warranties, with "Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you."; (8) any exclusion or limit on incidental or consequential damages, with its State-law statement; (9) "This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State." If return of a registration card is a condition of coverage, the warranty must say so (701.4).
Exemptions (2)
Products bought solely for commercial or industrial use are excluded from this part; warranties that cover only a repairer's workmanship (services) are not covered by the Act (700.1(h)).
“Products which are purchased solely for commercial or industrial use are excluded solely for purposes of this part.”
16 CFR 701.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-27US FTC via eCFR: 15 U.S.C. 2301 ff.; 16 CFR 700.1, 701.2, 701.3, 702.3(opens in a new tab) Third-party emblems, seals or insignias promising replacement or refund, with no representation of quality or performance, are exempt from (a)(1)-(9) if the third party publishes the disclosures in each issue of a general-circulation publication and gives them free on written request.
“Paragraphs (a) (1) through (9) of this section shall not be applicable with respect to statements of general policy on emblems, seals or insignias issued by third parties promising replacement or refund if a consumer product is defective”
16 CFR 701.3(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-27US FTC via eCFR: 15 U.S.C. 2301 ff.; 16 CFR 700.1, 701.2, 701.3, 702.3(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 23 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; versioner date 2026-10-23.
- Applies when
- It is a consumer product (tangible personal property normally used for personal, family or household purposes) (16 CFR 701.1(b), 702.1(b))
- You give a written warranty on a consumer product that costs the consumer more than $15 (16 CFR 701.2: the rules apply to "written warranties on consumer products actually costing the consumer more than $15.00"; 701.1(h): a warrantor is "any supplier, manufacturer, or other person who gives or offers to give a written warranty")
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 1977
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 1977
Parts 701 and 702 apply only to written warranties on products manufactured after December 31, 1976 (16 CFR 700.12); 702.3 was last revised at 81 FR 63669, Sept. 15, 2016 (online warranty terms option).
- Source
“Any warrantor warranting to a consumer by means of a written warranty a consumer product actually costing the consumer more than $15.00 shall clearly and conspicuously disclose in a single document in simple and readily understood language, the following items of information:”
16 CFR 701.3(a) · fetched 2026-10-27US FTC via eCFR: 15 U.S.C. 2301 ff.; 16 CFR 700.1, 701.2, 701.3, 702.3(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Make the written warranty's text available to the buyer before the sale (in store, catalog or online listing, door to door); the warrantor supplies the text or posts it online
Disclosure to buyer
Pre-sale availability of written warranty terms (16 CFR 702.3), for consumer products costing the consumer more than $15.00. Seller (702.3(a)): make the warranty text readily available before sale by displaying it close to the product, or by furnishing it on request with signs telling buyers it is available. Catalog and mail order sellers, including any offer whose ordering does not need a visit to the seller (702.3(c)): give the full text, or the warrantor's web address plus where to request a free copy, beside the product description or in a referenced section. Door-to-door sellers: say before the sale that the warranties may be inspected (702.3(d)). Warrantor (702.3(b)(1)): give sellers the warranty materials (a copy with every product, a tag or label with the full text, the text on a display carton, or a sign or poster, with a copy in the box), and give catalog, mail order and door-to-door sellers copies; or (702.3(b)(2)) post the terms on its website, state the web address and a non-Internet way to request them in the manual or on the product or package, and send a free hard copy on request.
Exemptions (2)
Products bought solely for commercial or industrial use are excluded from this part; warranties that cover only a repairer's workmanship (services) are not covered by the Act (700.1(h)).
“Products which are purchased solely for commercial or industrial use are excluded solely for purposes of this part.”
16 CFR 702.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-27US FTC via eCFR: 15 U.S.C. 2301 ff.; 16 CFR 700.1, 701.2, 701.3, 702.3(opens in a new tab) Third-party emblems, seals or insignias promising replacement or refund, with no representation of quality or performance, are exempt from the in-store display duty (702.3(a)(1)) if the third party publishes the 701.3 disclosures and gives them free on written request.
“Paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall not be applicable with respect to statements of general policy on emblems, seals or insignias issued by third parties promising replacement or refund if a consumer product is defective”
16 CFR 702.3(b)(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-27US FTC via eCFR: 15 U.S.C. 2301 ff.; 16 CFR 700.1, 701.2, 701.3, 702.3(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 23 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; versioner date 2026-10-23.
- Applies when
- It is a consumer product (tangible personal property normally used for personal, family or household purposes) (16 CFR 701.1(b), 702.1(b))
- You give a written warranty on a consumer product that costs the consumer more than $15, or sell such a product with one (16 CFR 702.3: "The following requirements apply to consumer products actually costing the consumer more than $15.00"; the seller's duties are in 702.3(a), the warrantor's in 702.3(b))
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 1977
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 1977
Parts 701 and 702 apply only to written warranties on products manufactured after December 31, 1976 (16 CFR 700.12); 702.3 was last revised at 81 FR 63669, Sept. 15, 2016 (online warranty terms option).
- Source
“the seller of a consumer product with a written warranty shall make a text of the warranty readily available for examination by the prospective buyer by:”
16 CFR 702.3(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-27US FTC via eCFR: 15 U.S.C. 2301 ff.; 16 CFR 700.1, 701.2, 701.3, 702.3(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Food additives (substances whose intended use results in their becoming a component of food)
Must meet the conditions of Substances whose intended use results or may reasonably be expected to result in their becoming a component of food, and that are not exempted by section 201(s) of the Act, are food additives
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- The intended use of a substance in it results or may reasonably be expected to result, directly or indirectly, in its becoming a component of food
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-10-07 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“(e)(1) Food additives includes all substances not exempted by section 201(s) of the act, the intended use of which results or may reasonably be expected to result, directly or indirectly,”
21 CFR 170.3(e)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 170 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Substances added to food claimed to be generally recognized as safe
Must meet the conditions of General recognition of safety may be based only on the views of qualified experts, by scientific procedures or by common use in food before January 1, 1958; a substance not so recognised is a food additive requiring approval
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- A substance in it that may become a component of food is used as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) rather than as an approved food additive
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-10-07 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“(a) General recognition of safety may be based only on the views of experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate the safety of substances directly or indirectly added”
21 CFR 170.30(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 170 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
US: consumer-products-with-button-cells
Must meet the conditions of ANSI/UL 4200A, Standard for Safety for Products Incorporating Button Batteries or Coin Cell Batteries (approved August 30, 2023)
Exemptions (1)
Toy products in compliance with the battery accessibility and labeling requirements of 16 CFR part 1250 are exempt (§1263.1(c))
“Any object designed, manufactured, or marketed as a plaything for children under 14 years of age”
§1263.1(c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.
- Applies when
- It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
- Contains a button or coin cell
Depends on: button or coin cell
- Effective
In force since 23 Oct 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 23 Oct 2023
Effective October 23, 2023 (§1263.1(b)).
- Source
“Each consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries shall comply with ANSI/UL 4200A”
§1263.3 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
- Declaration
Products subject to a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation (not children's products, which take the Children's Product Certificate of 2063(a)(2)): a General Certificate of Conformity.
Declaration required
General Certificate of Conformity: issued by the manufacturer (and the private labeler of a private-label product) for a product subject to a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation; it certifies, on a test of each product or a reasonable testing program, that the product complies with every such rule that applies to it, and names each one. A children's product takes the Children's Product Certificate of 2063(a)(2) instead.
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
- Not a children's product
- Covered by a CPSC rule, ban, standard or regulation
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, cpsc rule subject, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 12 Nov 2008
Applies to products distributed on or after 12 Nov 2008
The certificate duty took effect on November 12, 2008, 90 days after the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 was enacted.
- Source
“every manufacturer of a product which is subject to a consumer product safety rule under this chapter or similar rule, ban, standard, or regulation under any other Act enforced by the Commission and which is imported for consumption or warehousing or distributed in commerce (and the private labeler of such product if such product bears a private label) shall issue a certificate”
§2063(a)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22US Government Publishing Office (govinfo), United States Code 2024 Edition: 15 U.S.C. 2063(a)(1)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Children's products: permanent tracking marks on the product and its packaging.
Label required
Permanent, distinguishing marks on the product and its packaging, to the extent practicable; Manufacturer or private labeler; Location and date of production; Cohort information (batch, run number or other identifying characteristic)
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
- Children's product
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 14 Aug 2009
Applies to products manufactured on or after 14 Aug 2009
- Source
“Effective 1 year after August 14, 2008, the manufacturer of a children's product shall place permanent, distinguishing marks on the product and its packaging, to the extent practicable”
§2063(a)(5)(A) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22US Government Publishing Office (govinfo), United States Code 2024 Edition: 15 U.S.C. 2063(a)(5)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
§14322(b)(1)
Label required
3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol
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: Nickel-cadmium or 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
“3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol.”
§14322(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Rechargeable consumer product and regulated battery packaging label (§ 14322(b)(4))
Label required
on packaging, unless visible through it: "CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY." or "CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.", as applicable
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: Nickel-cadmium or 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 the packaging of each rechargeable consumer product, and the packaging of each regulated battery sold separately from such a product, unless the required label”
§ 14322(b)(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- Label
§14322(b)(2)(A)
Label required
chemical name or abbreviation "Ni-Cd"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY."
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: Nickel-cadmium
- 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 nickel-cadmium battery, the chemical name or the abbreviation "Ni-Cd" and the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.".
§14322(b)(2)(A) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- 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 (23 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.”
Finished food-contact article must use materials that meet 21 CFR 175.300 (Resinous and polymeric coatings); section-level obligation
Must meet the conditions of §175.300
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: Fluoropolymer coating (PTFE and similar) or Other coating
- A resinous or polymeric coating is the food-contact surface, applied as a continuous film or enamel over a metal substrate, or for repeated food-contact use as a continuous film or enamel that serves as a functional barrier between the food and the substrate (21 CFR 175.300(a))
Depends on: coating type
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14534, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“Resinous and polymeric coatings may be safely used as the food-contact surface of articles intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food, in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1010 (Acrylic and modified acrylic plastics, semirigid and rigid); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1010
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: Acrylic (PMMA)
Depends on: materials
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“Semirigid and rigid acrylic and modified acrylic plastics may be safely used as articles intended for use in contact with food, in accordance with the following prescribed conditions. The acrylic and modified acrylic polymers or plastics described in this section also may be safely used as components of articles intended for use in contact with food.”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1020 (Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene co-polymer); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1020
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: ABS
Depends on: materials
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene copolymer identified in this section may be safely used as an article or component of articles intended for use with all foods, except those containing alcohol, under conditions of use E, F, and G described in table 2 of § 176.170(c) of this chapter.”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1315 (Ethylene-1, 4-cyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate copolymers); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1315
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: Copolyester
Depends on: materials
In force since 10 Jun 1980
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Jun 1980
Date of original FR publication (section history, 45 FR 39252, June 10, 1980); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“Ethylene-1, 4-cyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate copolymer may be safely used as articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food subject to provisions of this section and of part 174 of this chapter.”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1350 (Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1350
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: Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA)
Depends on: materials
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers may be safely used as articles or components of articles intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1460 (Melamine-formaldehyde resins in molded articles); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1460
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: Melamine resin
Depends on: materials
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“Melamine-formaldehyde resins may be safely used as the food-contact surface of molded articles intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1500 (Nylon resins); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1500
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: Polyamide (nylon, PA)
Depends on: materials
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“The nylon resins listed in paragraph (a) of this section may be safely used to produce articles intended for use in processing, handling, and packaging food, subject to the provisions of this section:”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1520 (Olefin polymers); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1520
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: Polyethylene (PE) or Polypropylene (PP)
Depends on: materials
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“The olefin polymers listed in paragraph (a) of this section may be safely used as articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food, subject to the provisions of this section.”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1550 (Perfluorocarbon resins); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1550
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: Fluoropolymer coating (PTFE and similar) or Fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP)
Depends on: coating type
In force since 29 Sep 1978
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Sep 1978
Date of original FR publication (section history, 43 FR 44834, Sept. 29, 1978); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“Perfluorocarbon resins identified in this section may be safely used as articles or components of articles intended to contact food, subject to the provisions of this section:”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1580 (Polycarbonate resins); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1580
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: Polycarbonate (PC)
Depends on: materials
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“Polycarbonate resins may be safely used as articles or components of articles intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food, in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1630 (Polyethylene phthalate polymers); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1630
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: PET or Copolyester
Depends on: materials
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“Polyethylene phthalate polymers identified in this section may be safely used as, or components of plastics (films, articles, or fabric) intended for use in contact with food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1640 (Polystyrene and rubber-modified polystyrene); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1640
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: Polystyrene (PS)
Depends on: materials
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Section history not present in the published text; 1977-03-15 is the Part 177 original publication (42 FR 14572) shown in neighbouring sections.
“Polystyrene and rubber-modified polystyrene identified in this section may be safely used as components of articles intended for use in contact with food, subject to the provisions of this section.”
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.2600 (Rubber articles intended for repeated use); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.2600
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: Silicone or Rubber
Depends on: materials
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
“Rubber articles intended for repeated use may be safely used in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food, subject to the provisions of this section.”
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)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must use materials that meet 21 CFR 175.300 (Resinous and polymeric coatings); section-level obligation
Must meet the conditions of §175.300
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: Fluoropolymer coating (PTFE and similar) or Other coating
- A resinous or polymeric coating is the food-contact surface, applied as a continuous film or enamel over a metal substrate, or for repeated food-contact use as a continuous film or enamel that serves as a functional barrier between the food and the substrate (21 CFR 175.300(a))
Depends on: coating type
- Effective
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14534, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“Resinous and polymeric coatings may be safely used as the food-contact surface of articles intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food, in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
§175.300 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 175 §175.300(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1010 (Acrylic and modified acrylic plastics, semirigid and rigid); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1010
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: Acrylic (PMMA)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“Semirigid and rigid acrylic and modified acrylic plastics may be safely used as articles intended for use in contact with food, in accordance with the following prescribed conditions. The acrylic and modified acrylic polymers or plastics described in this section also may be safely used as components of articles intended for use in contact with food.”
§177.1010 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.1010(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1020 (Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene co-polymer); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1020
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: ABS
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene copolymer identified in this section may be safely used as an article or component of articles intended for use with all foods, except those containing alcohol, under conditions of use E, F, and G described in table 2 of § 176.170(c) of this chapter.”
§177.1020 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.1020(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1315 (Ethylene-1, 4-cyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate copolymers); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1315
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: Copolyester
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 10 Jun 1980
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Jun 1980
Date of original FR publication (section history, 45 FR 39252, June 10, 1980); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“Ethylene-1, 4-cyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate copolymer may be safely used as articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food subject to provisions of this section and of part 174 of this chapter.”
§177.1315 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.1315(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1350 (Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1350
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: Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers may be safely used as articles or components of articles intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
§177.1350 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.1350(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1460 (Melamine-formaldehyde resins in molded articles); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1460
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: Melamine resin
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“Melamine-formaldehyde resins may be safely used as the food-contact surface of molded articles intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
§177.1460 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.1460(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1500 (Nylon resins); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1500
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: Polyamide (nylon, PA)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“The nylon resins listed in paragraph (a) of this section may be safely used to produce articles intended for use in processing, handling, and packaging food, subject to the provisions of this section:”
§177.1500 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.1500(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1520 (Olefin polymers); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1520
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: Polyethylene (PE) or Polypropylene (PP)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“The olefin polymers listed in paragraph (a) of this section may be safely used as articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food, subject to the provisions of this section.”
§177.1520 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.1520(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1550 (Perfluorocarbon resins); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1550
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: Fluoropolymer coating (PTFE and similar) or Fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP)
Depends on: coating type
- Effective
In force since 29 Sep 1978
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Sep 1978
Date of original FR publication (section history, 43 FR 44834, Sept. 29, 1978); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“Perfluorocarbon resins identified in this section may be safely used as articles or components of articles intended to contact food, subject to the provisions of this section:”
§177.1550 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.1550(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1580 (Polycarbonate resins); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1580
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: Polycarbonate (PC)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“Polycarbonate resins may be safely used as articles or components of articles intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food, in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
§177.1580 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.1580(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1630 (Polyethylene phthalate polymers); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1630
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: PET or Copolyester
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“Polyethylene phthalate polymers identified in this section may be safely used as, or components of plastics (films, articles, or fabric) intended for use in contact with food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
§177.1630 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.1630(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.1640 (Polystyrene and rubber-modified polystyrene); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.1640
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: Polystyrene (PS)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Section history not present in the published text; 1977-03-15 is the Part 177 original publication (42 FR 14572) shown in neighbouring sections.
- Source
“Polystyrene and rubber-modified polystyrene identified in this section may be safely used as components of articles intended for use in contact with food, subject to the provisions of this section.”
§177.1640 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.1640(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Finished food-contact article must be made from a material that meets 21 CFR 177.2600 (Rubber articles intended for repeated use); section-level obligation, resin test specifications are not separate seller duties
Must meet the conditions of §177.2600
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: Silicone or Rubber
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 15 Mar 1977
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1977
Date of original FR publication (section history, 42 FR 14572, Mar. 15, 1977); paragraph-level dates not stated.
- Source
“Rubber articles intended for repeated use may be safely used in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food, subject to the provisions of this section.”
§177.2600 · fetched 2026-10-08US Government Publishing Office / eCFR: 21 CFR 177 §177.2600(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)
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- Whether the listed substance or group is present
- Markets
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- Rules
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- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
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- Whether the product touches food
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- Rules
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- Rules
- 191
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- Markets
- EU, GB, US, US-CA
- Rules
- 62
- Contains battery
- Markets
- EU, GB, US
- Rules
- 39
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- Markets
- EU, KR
- Rules
- 37
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- Markets
- KR, US-NJ
- Rules
- 37
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- 19
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- Rules
- 14
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- US
- Rules
- 9
- Rechargeable
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 6
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- Markets
- US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
- Rules
- 5
- Whether it is sold online
- Markets
- EU, US-CA
- Rules
- 3
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- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 2
- Distance sale to other member state
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- Rules
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- Mouthable by children
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- Rules
- 1
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- Markets
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- Rules
- 1
- Manufactured with other bisphenol
- Markets
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- 1
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- Markets
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- Markets
- US-VT
- Rules
- 1
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- US-WA
- Rules
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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 (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.
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;”
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
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 2028
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2028
“a product that contains an intentionally 13 added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance unless the 14 manufacturer has submitted to the department the information 15 required by Subsection A of this section”
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”
- 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)(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)
- 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)(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 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)(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)(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 2028
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2028
- Source
“a product that contains an intentionally 13 added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance unless the 14 manufacturer has submitted to the department the information 15 required by Subsection A of this section”
Section 5(D) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025)(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)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Aluminium cookware, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
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No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named Aluminium cookware since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.
See also
Related categories
- Cookware
Pots, pans and similar vessels used on a heat source.
- Non-stick cookware (fluoropolymer)
Pans and pots with a PTFE, FEP or PFA non-stick coating.
- Ceramic-coated cookware (sol-gel)
Pans and pots with a silica sol-gel 'ceramic' non-stick coating over aluminium or steel.
- Stainless steel cookware
Uncoated stainless steel pots and pans, including clad constructions.
- Cast iron cookware
Seasoned or bare cast iron skillets, pots and griddles.
- Enamelled cookware
Vitreous-enamel coated steel or cast iron pots and kettles.
- Copper cookware
Copper pots and pans, usually lined with tin or stainless steel.
- Carbon steel cookware
Seasoned carbon steel woks and pans.
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