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Main sources, from 1 Jan 2025 · What is covered
European Union: main sources stored. Modelled: food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004); plastic food-contact materials (Reg. 10/2011); bisphenols ban (Reg. 2024/3190); ceramics lead/cadmium (Dir. 84/500); PFAS in food-contact packaging (PPWR 2025/40); REACH Annex XVII restrictions affecting home goods; General Product Safety Regulation (2023/988). Not stored: national food-contact rules of member states (e.g. France, Germany, Italy); REACH SVHC candidate-list duties (Art. 33: list not obtainable); Toy Safety and Construction Products rules; EU textile labelling; ecodesign/ESPR; CLP labelling; Furniture fire-safety national rules.
Art. 11 software-no-impediment
Banned
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- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery or LMT battery (e-bike, e-scooter)
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: contains battery, battery category, economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
“Software shall not be used to impede the replacement of a portable battery or LMT battery, or of their key components, with another compatible battery or key components.”
Limit 1000 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2 does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 October 2027.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 2, that paragraph shall not apply to articles which were placed on the market before 10 October 2027.”
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- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
Takes effect 10 Oct 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2027
Entry 79 para 2: from 10 October 2027, textiles, leather, furs and hides other than clothing and related accessories, for the general public. Aprons and oven mitts are left out because they may be clothing or related accessories (para 1(a), from 10 October 2026; AMBIGUITIES). Upholstered seating is included for its textile or leather covers.
“Shall not, from 10 October 2027 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in textiles, leather, furs and hides, other than in clothing and related accessories referred to in paragraph 1, for the general public.”
Limit 25 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA and its salts, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2 does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 October 2027.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 2, that paragraph shall not apply to articles which were placed on the market before 10 October 2027.”
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- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
Takes effect 10 Oct 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2027
Entry 79 para 2: from 10 October 2027, textiles, leather, furs and hides other than clothing and related accessories, for the general public. Aprons and oven mitts are left out because they may be clothing or related accessories (para 1(a), from 10 October 2026; AMBIGUITIES). Upholstered seating is included for its textile or leather covers.
“Shall not, from 10 October 2027 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in textiles, leather, furs and hides, other than in clothing and related accessories referred to in paragraph 1, for the general public.”
Art. 11 removable-replaceable-lmt
Must meet the conditions of LMT batteries and their cells are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional at any time during the product's lifetime
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: LMT battery (e-bike, e-scooter)
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
“shall ensure that those batteries, as well as individual battery cells included in the battery pack, are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional”
Art. 11 removable-replaceable-portable
Must meet the conditions of Portable batteries incorporated in the product are readily removable and replaceable by the end-user at any time during the product's lifetime (commercially available tools; entire batteries, not cells)
Exemptions (3)
Art. 11(2)(a): appliances designed for splashing water, water streams or immersion and intended to be washable or rinseable may make the battery removable by independent professionals only, where required for safety
“appliances specifically designed to operate primarily in an environment that is regularly subject to splashing water, water streams or water immersion, and that are intended to be washable or rinseable;”
Art. 11(2)(b): professional medical imaging and radiotherapy devices and in vitro diagnostic devices
“professional medical imaging and radiotherapy devices, as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2017/745,”
Art. 11(3): no duty where continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection is required for safety, or for data integrity in data-collecting products
“The obligations laid down in paragraph 1 shall not apply where continuity of power supply is necessary”
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- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: contains battery, battery category, economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
“products incorporating portable batteries shall ensure that those batteries are readily removable and replaceable by the end-user at any time during the lifetime of the product.”
Art. 11 removal-instructions
Disclosure to consumer
Instructions and safety information on use, removal and replacement of the portable battery, permanently available online
Exemptions (3)
Art. 11(2)(a): appliances designed for splashing water, water streams or immersion and intended to be washable or rinseable may make the battery removable by independent professionals only, where required for safety
“appliances specifically designed to operate primarily in an environment that is regularly subject to splashing water, water streams or water immersion, and that are intended to be washable or rinseable;”
Art. 11(2)(b): professional medical imaging and radiotherapy devices and in vitro diagnostic devices
“professional medical imaging and radiotherapy devices, as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2017/745,”
Art. 11(3): no duty where continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection is required for safety, or for data integrity in data-collecting products
“The obligations laid down in paragraph 1 shall not apply where continuity of power supply is necessary”
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- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: contains battery, battery category, economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
“Those instructions and that safety information shall be made available permanently online, on a publicly available website, in an easily understandable way for end-users.”
Art. 11 spare-part-availability
Must meet the conditions of Batteries available as spare parts for at least five years after the last unit of the model is placed on the market, at a reasonable and non-discriminatory price
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- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery or LMT battery (e-bike, e-scooter)
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: contains battery, battery category, economic operator role
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
“those batteries are available as spare parts of the equipment that they power for a minimum of five years after placing the last unit of the equipment model on the market”
Limit 0.002 % (content basis)
expressed as cadmium metal, by weight
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
“Portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,002 % of cadmium (expressed as cadmium metal) by weight.”
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
expressed as lead metal, by weight
Exemptions (1)
Annex I point 3.2: the lead restriction does not apply to portable zinc-air button cells until 18 August 2028
“The restriction set out in point 1 shall not apply to portable zinc-air button cells until 18 August 2028.”
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
“From 18 August 2024, portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, shall not contain more than 0,01 % of lead (expressed as lead metal) by weight.”
Limit 0.0005 % (content basis)
expressed as mercury metal, by weight
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
“Batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,0005 % of mercury (expressed as mercury metal) by weight.”
Limit 0.08 mg/m³ (emission basis)
test chamber conditions of Appendix 14; articles other than furniture and wood-based articles
Exemptions (3)
Not applicable to articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(i) articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Not applicable to articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies.
“(e) articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies;”
Not applicable to second-hand articles.
“(j) second-hand articles.”
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- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
In force since 7 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 7 Aug 2026
Entry 77 para 1: shall not be placed on the market in articles after 6 August 2026, so the first covered date is 2026-08-07. Covers formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances; test conditions in Appendix 14. Exclusions (food-contact articles, articles under entry 72, second-hand articles) are listed as exemptions; the product types covered are not food-contact types, so no food-contact condition is applied.
“after 6 August 2026, if, under the test conditions specified in Appendix 14, the concentration of formaldehyde released from those articles exceeds: (a) 0,062 mg/m3 for furniture and wood-based articles; (b) 0,080 mg/m3 for articles other than furniture and wood-based articles.”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
equivalent of % by weight of tin in the mixture or article, or part thereof, supplied to the general public
Exemptions (1)
Materials and articles regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“By way of derogation, points (a) and (b) shall not apply to materials and articles regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.”
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- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
In force since 2 Jan 2012
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2012
Entry 20 para 5: shall not be used after 1 January 2012 in mixtures and articles for supply to the general public; first covered date 2012-01-02. Articles already in use in the Community before that date are excepted (para 5(b)); the derogations to 1 January 2015 (5(c)) have expired. Food-contact articles under Regulation 1935/2004 are exempt (5(d)), applied to products that are not for food contact.
“Dibutyltin (DBT) compounds shall not be used after 1 January 2012 in mixtures and articles for supply to the general public where the concentration in the mixture or the article, or part thereof, is greater than the equivalent of 0,1 % by weight of tin.”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
individually or in any combination, % by weight of the plasticised material in the article
Exemptions (2)
Food contact materials within Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 or (EU) No 10/2011.
“materials and articles intended to come into contact with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 or Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011”
Articles placed on the market before 7 July 2020.
“(d) articles placed on the market before 7 July 2020;”
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- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
In force since 8 Jul 2020
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Jul 2020
Entry 51 para 3: shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020, so the first covered date is 2020-07-08. Food-contact materials are outside para 3 (para 4(f)); the exemption is applied to products that are not for food contact. Toys and childcare articles (paras 1-2) are outside para 3 (para 4(j)); children's tableware is food contact and is covered by the childcare rule.
“Shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020 in articles, individually or in any combination of the phthalates listed in column 1 of this entry, in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material in the article.”
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
expressed as Cd metal, % by weight of the plastic material (PVC, PUR, LDPE, CA, CAB, epoxy, MF, UF, UP, PET, PBT, polystyrene, AMMA, VPE, HIPS, PP)
Exemptions (1)
Articles coloured with cadmium-containing mixtures for safety reasons.
“By way of derogation, paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to articles coloured with mixtures containing cadmium for safety reasons.”
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- Material: PVC or Polyethylene (PE) or PET or Polystyrene (PS) or Polypropylene (PP) or Acrylic (PMMA) or Melamine resin or Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or Fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP) or Other plastic (not listed)
Depends on: materials
In force since 10 Dec 2011
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Dec 2011
Entry 23 para 1, second subparagraph: the 0,01 % limit does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 December 2011, so it applies to articles placed on the market from that date. Listed plastics mapped to material codes: PVC, LDPE and VPE (treated as polyethylene; HDPE is not listed but cannot be separated), PET, polystyrene (general-purpose and high-impact), PP, AMMA (acrylic), MF (melamine), and PUR, CA, CAB, epoxy, UF, UP, PBT (other plastics).
“Mixtures and articles produced from plastic material as listed above shall not be placed on the market if the concentration of cadmium (expressed as Cd metal) is equal to or greater than 0,01 % by weight of the plastic material.”
Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)
in articles or any parts thereof; prohibited above the limit
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Every product in the category
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
“Shall not be used in articles or any parts thereof in concentrations greater than 0,1 mg/kg.”
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
% by weight of the textile article or of each part of it; textile = at least 80 % textile fibres by weight
Exemptions (1)
Second-hand textile articles and new textile articles produced without NPE exclusively from recycled textiles.
“Paragraph 1 shall not apply to the placing on the market of second-hand textile articles or of new textile articles produced, without the use of NPE, exclusively from recycled textiles.”
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Every product in the category
In force since 4 Feb 2021
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 4 Feb 2021
Entry 46a para 1: shall not be placed on the market after 3 February 2021, so the first covered date is 2021-02-04. Textile article = product with at least 80 % textile fibres by weight (para 3). Only articles that can reasonably be expected to be washed in water are covered; all home textile categories are assumed washable (AMBIGUITIES: rugs).
“Shall not be placed on the market after 3 February 2021 in textile articles which can reasonably be expected to be washed in water during their normal lifecycle, in concentrations equal to or greater than 0,01 % by weight of that textile article or of each part of the textile article.”
Limit 260 ppb (content basis)
sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances in an article; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“6. Paragraph 2(c) shall not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.”
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Every product in the category
In force since 25 Feb 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Feb 2023
Para 6: para 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“Shall not, from 25 February 2023, be used in, or placed on the market in: (a) another substance, as a constituent; (b) a mixture; (c) an article, except if the concentration in the substance, the mixture, or the article is below 25 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts or 260 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances.”
Limit 25 ppb (content basis)
sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts in an article; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (2)
Paragraph 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“6. Paragraph 2(c) shall not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.”
Fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers containing perfluoroalkoxy groups (e.g. PFA coatings): limit 100 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs from 26 August 2024.
“From 26 August 2024, the concentration limit shall be 100 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs in fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers that contain perfluoroalkoxy groups.”
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Every product in the category
In force since 25 Feb 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Feb 2023
Para 6: para 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“Shall not, from 25 February 2023, be used in, or placed on the market in: (a) another substance, as a constituent; (b) a mixture; (c) an article, except if the concentration in the substance, the mixture, or the article is below 25 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts or 260 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances.”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
equivalent of % by weight of tin in the article or part thereof
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Every product in the category
In force since 2 Jul 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jul 2010
Entry 20 para 4: shall not be used after 1 July 2010 in articles above 0,1 % tin equivalent, and articles not complying shall not be placed on the market after 1 July 2010; first covered date 2010-07-02. Articles already in use in the Community before that date are excepted (para 4(b)).
“Tri-substituted organostannic compounds such as tributyltin (TBT) compounds and triphenyltin (TPT) compounds shall not be used after 1 July 2010 in articles where the concentration in the article, or part thereof, is greater than the equivalent of 0,1 % by weight of tin.”
Limit 0.05 % (content basis)
lead (as metal) in articles supplied to the general public or accessible parts that may be placed in the mouth by children; not applicable if lead release does not exceed 0,05 µg/cm2 per hour (and, for coated articles, for two years of use)
Exemptions (4)
Articles within Directive 94/62/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(k) articles within the scope of: (i) Directive 94/62/EC; (ii) Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Brass alloy parts with up to 0,5 % lead by weight.
“(g) articles and parts of articles comprising brass alloys, if the concentration of lead (expressed as metal) in the brass alloy does not exceed 0,5 % by weight;”
Crystal glass as defined in Directive 69/493/EEC categories 1-4.
“(b) crystal glass as defined in Annex I (categories 1, 2, 3 and 4) to Directive 69/493/EEC;”
Enamels.
“(d) enamels, defined as vitrifiable mixtures resulting from the fusion, vitrification or sintering of mineral melted at a temperature of at least 500 °C;”
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- Not a food-contact product
- Can be put in the mouth by children
Depends on: whether the product touches food, mouthable by children
In force since 1 Jun 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2016
Entry 63 para 10: para 7 does not apply to articles first placed on the market before 1 June 2016. Scope uses whether children can put the article in the mouth (article or accessible part smaller than 5 cm in one dimension, or with a detachable or protruding part of that size, para 7).
“Shall not be placed on the market or used in articles supplied to the general public, if the concentration of lead (expressed as metal) in those articles or accessible parts thereof is equal to or greater than 0,05 % by weight”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
% by weight of the PVC material, articles made from PVC polymers or copolymers
Exemptions (2)
Articles within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(c) articles within the scope of: (i) Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024.
“20. By way of derogation, paragraph 15 shall not apply to PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024.”
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- Not a food-contact product
- Material: PVC
Depends on: whether the product touches food, materials
In force since 29 Nov 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Nov 2024
Paragraph 15 applies with effect from 29 November 2024 (para 16); PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024 are excepted (para 20).
“Shall not be placed on the market or used in articles produced from polymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride (‘PVC’), if the concentration of lead is equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the PVC material.”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
individually or in any combination of the phthalates in column 1 (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP), % by weight of the plasticised material, in toys and childcare articles (childcare article = product intended to facilitate sleep, relaxation, hygiene, the feeding of children or sucking on the part of children)
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- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
In force since 8 Jul 2020
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Jul 2020
Paragraphs 1-2 apply to toys and childcare articles; the para 4(f) food-contact exemption applies only to para 3. The original application date (Directive 2005/84/EC) is not in the published text; 2020-07-08 is the day after the 7 July 2020 date the text gives for DIBP in para 2.
“Shall not be used as substances or in mixtures, individually or in any combination of the phthalates listed in column 1 of this entry”
Art. 56(4)
Must meet the conditions of Financial contributions covering separate collection, transport and treatment of waste batteries, compositional survey of mixed municipal waste, information under Art. 74 and data reporting under Art. 75
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
“The financial contributions to be paid by the producer shall cover the following costs for the products that the producer makes available on the market in the Member State concerned”
Art. 6(1)
Must meet the conditions of Batteries do not contain substances restricted by Annex I unless the conditions of the restriction are met
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
“batteries shall not contain substances for which Annex I to this Regulation contains a restriction unless the conditions of that restriction are complied with.”
Extended producer responsibility (Arts. 56 to 76)
Must meet the conditions of Extended producer responsibility: Articles 8 and 8a of Directive 2008/98/EC and Chapter VIII (collection, treatment, financing, reporting)
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
“Producers shall have extended producer responsibility for batteries that they make available on the market for the first time within the territory of a Member State.”
- Ban
Art. 11 software-no-impediment
Banned
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- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery or LMT battery (e-bike, e-scooter)
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: contains battery, battery category, economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
- Source
“Software shall not be used to impede the replacement of a portable battery or LMT battery, or of their key components, with another compatible battery or key components.”
Art. 11(8) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- LimitSubstances related to PFHxA as defined in European Union
Limit 1000 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2 does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 October 2027.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 2, that paragraph shall not apply to articles which were placed on the market before 10 October 2027.”
Entry 79 para 8 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
- Effective
Takes effect 10 Oct 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2027
Entry 79 para 2: from 10 October 2027, textiles, leather, furs and hides other than clothing and related accessories, for the general public. Aprons and oven mitts are left out because they may be clothing or related accessories (para 1(a), from 10 October 2026; AMBIGUITIES). Upholstered seating is included for its textile or leather covers.
- Source
“Shall not, from 10 October 2027 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in textiles, leather, furs and hides, other than in clothing and related accessories referred to in paragraph 1, for the general public.”
Annex XVII entry 79 para 2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitPFHxA and its salts as defined in European Union
Limit 25 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA and its salts, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2 does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 October 2027.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 2, that paragraph shall not apply to articles which were placed on the market before 10 October 2027.”
Entry 79 para 8 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
- Effective
Takes effect 10 Oct 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2027
Entry 79 para 2: from 10 October 2027, textiles, leather, furs and hides other than clothing and related accessories, for the general public. Aprons and oven mitts are left out because they may be clothing or related accessories (para 1(a), from 10 October 2026; AMBIGUITIES). Upholstered seating is included for its textile or leather covers.
- Source
“Shall not, from 10 October 2027 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in textiles, leather, furs and hides, other than in clothing and related accessories referred to in paragraph 1, for the general public.”
Annex XVII entry 79 para 2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 11 removable-replaceable-lmt
Must meet the conditions of LMT batteries and their cells are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional at any time during the product's lifetime
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: LMT battery (e-bike, e-scooter)
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
- Source
“shall ensure that those batteries, as well as individual battery cells included in the battery pack, are readily removable and replaceable by an independent professional”
Art. 11(5) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 11 removable-replaceable-portable
Must meet the conditions of Portable batteries incorporated in the product are readily removable and replaceable by the end-user at any time during the product's lifetime (commercially available tools; entire batteries, not cells)
Exemptions (3)
Art. 11(2)(a): appliances designed for splashing water, water streams or immersion and intended to be washable or rinseable may make the battery removable by independent professionals only, where required for safety
“appliances specifically designed to operate primarily in an environment that is regularly subject to splashing water, water streams or water immersion, and that are intended to be washable or rinseable;”
Art. 11(2)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab) Art. 11(2)(b): professional medical imaging and radiotherapy devices and in vitro diagnostic devices
“professional medical imaging and radiotherapy devices, as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2017/745,”
Art. 11(2)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab) Art. 11(3): no duty where continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection is required for safety, or for data integrity in data-collecting products
“The obligations laid down in paragraph 1 shall not apply where continuity of power supply is necessary”
Art. 11(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: contains battery, battery category, economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
- Source
“products incorporating portable batteries shall ensure that those batteries are readily removable and replaceable by the end-user at any time during the lifetime of the product.”
Art. 11(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Art. 11 removal-instructions
Disclosure to consumer
Instructions and safety information on use, removal and replacement of the portable battery, permanently available online
Exemptions (3)
Art. 11(2)(a): appliances designed for splashing water, water streams or immersion and intended to be washable or rinseable may make the battery removable by independent professionals only, where required for safety
“appliances specifically designed to operate primarily in an environment that is regularly subject to splashing water, water streams or water immersion, and that are intended to be washable or rinseable;”
Art. 11(2)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab) Art. 11(2)(b): professional medical imaging and radiotherapy devices and in vitro diagnostic devices
“professional medical imaging and radiotherapy devices, as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2017/745,”
Art. 11(2)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab) Art. 11(3): no duty where continuity of power supply is necessary and a permanent connection is required for safety, or for data integrity in data-collecting products
“The obligations laid down in paragraph 1 shall not apply where continuity of power supply is necessary”
Art. 11(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: contains battery, battery category, economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
- Source
“Those instructions and that safety information shall be made available permanently online, on a publicly available website, in an easily understandable way for end-users.”
Art. 11(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 11 spare-part-availability
Must meet the conditions of Batteries available as spare parts for at least five years after the last unit of the model is placed on the market, at a reasonable and non-discriminatory price
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- Applies when
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery or LMT battery (e-bike, e-scooter)
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: contains battery, battery category, economic operator role
- Effective
Takes effect 18 Feb 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2027
Article 11 applies from 18 February 2027 (Art. 96(2)(a)).
- Source
“those batteries are available as spare parts of the equipment that they power for a minimum of five years after placing the last unit of the equipment model on the market”
Art. 11(7) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- LimitCadmium and cadmium compounds
Limit 0.002 % (content basis)
expressed as cadmium metal, by weight
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“Portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,002 % of cadmium (expressed as cadmium metal) by weight.”
Annex I point 2(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead and lead compounds
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
expressed as lead metal, by weight
Exemptions (1)
Annex I point 3.2: the lead restriction does not apply to portable zinc-air button cells until 18 August 2028
“The restriction set out in point 1 shall not apply to portable zinc-air button cells until 18 August 2028.”
Annex I point 3.2 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
- Source
“From 18 August 2024, portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, shall not contain more than 0,01 % of lead (expressed as lead metal) by weight.”
Annex I point 3(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMercury and mercury compounds
Limit 0.0005 % (content basis)
expressed as mercury metal, by weight
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“Batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,0005 % of mercury (expressed as mercury metal) by weight.”
Annex I point 1 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- LimitFormaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
Limit 0.08 mg/m³ (emission basis)
test chamber conditions of Appendix 14; articles other than furniture and wood-based articles
Exemptions (3)
Not applicable to articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(i) articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 exclusion (i) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Not applicable to articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies.
“(e) articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies;”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 exclusion (e) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Not applicable to second-hand articles.
“(j) second-hand articles.”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 exclusion (j) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
- Effective
In force since 7 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 7 Aug 2026
Entry 77 para 1: shall not be placed on the market in articles after 6 August 2026, so the first covered date is 2026-08-07. Covers formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances; test conditions in Appendix 14. Exclusions (food-contact articles, articles under entry 72, second-hand articles) are listed as exemptions; the product types covered are not food-contact types, so no food-contact condition is applied.
- Source
“after 6 August 2026, if, under the test conditions specified in Appendix 14, the concentration of formaldehyde released from those articles exceeds: (a) 0,062 mg/m3 for furniture and wood-based articles; (b) 0,080 mg/m3 for articles other than furniture and wood-based articles.”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitDibutyltin compounds (as dibutyltin dichloride)
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
equivalent of % by weight of tin in the mixture or article, or part thereof, supplied to the general public
Exemptions (1)
Materials and articles regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“By way of derogation, points (a) and (b) shall not apply to materials and articles regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.”
Entry 20 para 5(d) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
- Effective
In force since 2 Jan 2012
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2012
Entry 20 para 5: shall not be used after 1 January 2012 in mixtures and articles for supply to the general public; first covered date 2012-01-02. Articles already in use in the Community before that date are excepted (para 5(b)); the derogations to 1 January 2015 (5(c)) have expired. Food-contact articles under Regulation 1935/2004 are exempt (5(d)), applied to products that are not for food contact.
- Source
“Dibutyltin (DBT) compounds shall not be used after 1 January 2012 in mixtures and articles for supply to the general public where the concentration in the mixture or the article, or part thereof, is greater than the equivalent of 0,1 % by weight of tin.”
Annex XVII entry 20 para 5(a)-(b) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitPhthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP as defined in European Union
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
individually or in any combination, % by weight of the plasticised material in the article
Exemptions (2)
Food contact materials within Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 or (EU) No 10/2011.
“materials and articles intended to come into contact with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 or Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011”
Entry 51 para 4(f) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Articles placed on the market before 7 July 2020.
“(d) articles placed on the market before 7 July 2020;”
Entry 51 para 4(d) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
- Effective
In force since 8 Jul 2020
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Jul 2020
Entry 51 para 3: shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020, so the first covered date is 2020-07-08. Food-contact materials are outside para 3 (para 4(f)); the exemption is applied to products that are not for food contact. Toys and childcare articles (paras 1-2) are outside para 3 (para 4(j)); children's tableware is food contact and is covered by the childcare rule.
- Source
“Shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020 in articles, individually or in any combination of the phthalates listed in column 1 of this entry, in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material in the article.”
Annex XVII entry 51 para 3 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
expressed as Cd metal, % by weight of the plastic material (PVC, PUR, LDPE, CA, CAB, epoxy, MF, UF, UP, PET, PBT, polystyrene, AMMA, VPE, HIPS, PP)
Exemptions (1)
Articles coloured with cadmium-containing mixtures for safety reasons.
“By way of derogation, paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to articles coloured with mixtures containing cadmium for safety reasons.”
Entry 23 para 3 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Material: PVC or Polyethylene (PE) or PET or Polystyrene (PS) or Polypropylene (PP) or Acrylic (PMMA) or Melamine resin or Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or Fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP) or Other plastic (not listed)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 10 Dec 2011
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Dec 2011
Entry 23 para 1, second subparagraph: the 0,01 % limit does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 December 2011, so it applies to articles placed on the market from that date. Listed plastics mapped to material codes: PVC, LDPE and VPE (treated as polyethylene; HDPE is not listed but cannot be separated), PET, polystyrene (general-purpose and high-impact), PP, AMMA (acrylic), MF (melamine), and PUR, CA, CAB, epoxy, UF, UP, PBT (other plastics).
- Source
“Mixtures and articles produced from plastic material as listed above shall not be placed on the market if the concentration of cadmium (expressed as Cd metal) is equal to or greater than 0,01 % by weight of the plastic material.”
Annex XVII entry 23 para 1 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitDimethylfumarate (DMF) (CAS 624-49-7)
Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)
in articles or any parts thereof; prohibited above the limit
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- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
- Source
“Shall not be used in articles or any parts thereof in concentrations greater than 0,1 mg/kg.”
Annex XVII entry 61 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitNonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE)
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
% by weight of the textile article or of each part of it; textile = at least 80 % textile fibres by weight
Exemptions (1)
Second-hand textile articles and new textile articles produced without NPE exclusively from recycled textiles.
“Paragraph 1 shall not apply to the placing on the market of second-hand textile articles or of new textile articles produced, without the use of NPE, exclusively from recycled textiles.”
Entry 46a para 2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 4 Feb 2021
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 4 Feb 2021
Entry 46a para 1: shall not be placed on the market after 3 February 2021, so the first covered date is 2021-02-04. Textile article = product with at least 80 % textile fibres by weight (para 3). Only articles that can reasonably be expected to be washed in water are covered; all home textile categories are assumed washable (AMBIGUITIES: rugs).
- Source
“Shall not be placed on the market after 3 February 2021 in textile articles which can reasonably be expected to be washed in water during their normal lifecycle, in concentrations equal to or greater than 0,01 % by weight of that textile article or of each part of the textile article.”
Annex XVII entry 46a para 1 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitSubstances related to C9–C14 PFCAs as defined in European Union
Limit 260 ppb (content basis)
sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances in an article; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“6. Paragraph 2(c) shall not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.”
Entry 68 para 6 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 25 Feb 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Feb 2023
Para 6: para 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
- Source
“Shall not, from 25 February 2023, be used in, or placed on the market in: (a) another substance, as a constituent; (b) a mixture; (c) an article, except if the concentration in the substance, the mixture, or the article is below 25 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts or 260 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances.”
Annex XVII entry 68 para 2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitC9–C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) as defined in European Union
Limit 25 ppb (content basis)
sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts in an article; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (2)
Paragraph 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“6. Paragraph 2(c) shall not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.”
Entry 68 para 6 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers containing perfluoroalkoxy groups (e.g. PFA coatings): limit 100 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs from 26 August 2024.
“From 26 August 2024, the concentration limit shall be 100 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs in fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers that contain perfluoroalkoxy groups.”
Entry 68 para 10 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 25 Feb 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Feb 2023
Para 6: para 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
- Source
“Shall not, from 25 February 2023, be used in, or placed on the market in: (a) another substance, as a constituent; (b) a mixture; (c) an article, except if the concentration in the substance, the mixture, or the article is below 25 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts or 260 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances.”
Annex XVII entry 68 para 2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitTri-substituted organostannic compounds (e.g. TBT, TPT)
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
equivalent of % by weight of tin in the article or part thereof
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- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 2 Jul 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jul 2010
Entry 20 para 4: shall not be used after 1 July 2010 in articles above 0,1 % tin equivalent, and articles not complying shall not be placed on the market after 1 July 2010; first covered date 2010-07-02. Articles already in use in the Community before that date are excepted (para 4(b)).
- Source
“Tri-substituted organostannic compounds such as tributyltin (TBT) compounds and triphenyltin (TPT) compounds shall not be used after 1 July 2010 in articles where the concentration in the article, or part thereof, is greater than the equivalent of 0,1 % by weight of tin.”
Annex XVII entry 20 para 4 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.05 % (content basis)
lead (as metal) in articles supplied to the general public or accessible parts that may be placed in the mouth by children; not applicable if lead release does not exceed 0,05 µg/cm2 per hour (and, for coated articles, for two years of use)
Exemptions (4)
Articles within Directive 94/62/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(k) articles within the scope of: (i) Directive 94/62/EC; (ii) Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Entry 63 para 8(k) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Brass alloy parts with up to 0,5 % lead by weight.
“(g) articles and parts of articles comprising brass alloys, if the concentration of lead (expressed as metal) in the brass alloy does not exceed 0,5 % by weight;”
Entry 63 para 8(g) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Crystal glass as defined in Directive 69/493/EEC categories 1-4.
“(b) crystal glass as defined in Annex I (categories 1, 2, 3 and 4) to Directive 69/493/EEC;”
Entry 63 para 8(b) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Enamels.
“(d) enamels, defined as vitrifiable mixtures resulting from the fusion, vitrification or sintering of mineral melted at a temperature of at least 500 °C;”
Entry 63 para 8(d) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Not a food-contact product
- Can be put in the mouth by children
Depends on: whether the product touches food, mouthable by children
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2016
Entry 63 para 10: para 7 does not apply to articles first placed on the market before 1 June 2016. Scope uses whether children can put the article in the mouth (article or accessible part smaller than 5 cm in one dimension, or with a detachable or protruding part of that size, para 7).
- Source
“Shall not be placed on the market or used in articles supplied to the general public, if the concentration of lead (expressed as metal) in those articles or accessible parts thereof is equal to or greater than 0,05 % by weight”
Annex XVII entry 63 para 7 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
% by weight of the PVC material, articles made from PVC polymers or copolymers
Exemptions (2)
Articles within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(c) articles within the scope of: (i) Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Entry 63 para 19(c) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024.
“20. By way of derogation, paragraph 15 shall not apply to PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024.”
Entry 63 para 20 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Not a food-contact product
- Material: PVC
Depends on: whether the product touches food, materials
- Effective
In force since 29 Nov 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Nov 2024
Paragraph 15 applies with effect from 29 November 2024 (para 16); PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024 are excepted (para 20).
- Source
“Shall not be placed on the market or used in articles produced from polymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride (‘PVC’), if the concentration of lead is equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the PVC material.”
Annex XVII entry 63 para 15 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitPhthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP as defined in European Union
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
individually or in any combination of the phthalates in column 1 (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP), % by weight of the plasticised material, in toys and childcare articles (childcare article = product intended to facilitate sleep, relaxation, hygiene, the feeding of children or sucking on the part of children)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
- Effective
In force since 8 Jul 2020
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Jul 2020
Paragraphs 1-2 apply to toys and childcare articles; the para 4(f) food-contact exemption applies only to para 3. The original application date (Directive 2005/84/EC) is not in the published text; 2020-07-08 is the day after the 7 July 2020 date the text gives for DIBP in para 2.
- Source
“Shall not be used as substances or in mixtures, individually or in any combination of the phthalates listed in column 1 of this entry”
Annex XVII entry 51 paras 1-2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 56(4)
Must meet the conditions of Financial contributions covering separate collection, transport and treatment of waste batteries, compositional survey of mixed municipal waste, information under Art. 74 and data reporting under Art. 75
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
- Source
“The financial contributions to be paid by the producer shall cover the following costs for the products that the producer makes available on the market in the Member State concerned”
Art. 56(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Art. 6(1)
Must meet the conditions of Batteries do not contain substances restricted by Annex I unless the conditions of the restriction are met
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“batteries shall not contain substances for which Annex I to this Regulation contains a restriction unless the conditions of that restriction are complied with.”
Art. 6(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Extended producer responsibility (Arts. 56 to 76)
Must meet the conditions of Extended producer responsibility: Articles 8 and 8a of Directive 2008/98/EC and Chapter VIII (collection, treatment, financing, reporting)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2025
Chapter VIII applies from 18 August 2025 (Art. 96(2)(c)).
- Source
“Producers shall have extended producer responsibility for batteries that they make available on the market for the first time within the territory of a Member State.”
Art. 56(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
Gaps
Markets without rules for this category
We have no rules for this category in these markets. That doesn't mean none apply, so a check here says Not covered, never clear.
ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked
Show 3 markets
- Coverage
- All sources from 2025-01-01; no modeled rule is scoped to this category.
- Coverage
- Main sources from 2025-01-01; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: general and material-specific specifications for utensils/containers (ceramics, glass, enamel, metal, rubber, paper, wood: CAA notification text not stored); Household Goods Quality Labelling Act; Act on Control of Household Products Containing Harmful Substances.
- Coverage
- Main sources from 2026-03-27; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: earlier notice versions (before 2026-03-27); KC safety certification for children's products and electrical goods; Consumer Chemical Products Act; labelling under the Food Sanitation Act.
Facts
What we need to know about your product
Some rules depend on details of your product. Until you tell us, a check says Needs answers and asks for what's missing.
Show 27 facts
- Whether the listed substance or group is present
- Markets
- EU, GB, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-IL, US-ME, US-MN, US-NH, US-NM, US-RI, US-VT
- Rules
- 1,038
- Number of employees at the seller
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 973
- Economic operator role
- Markets
- EU, GB, US
- Rules
- 55
- Contains battery
- Markets
- EU, GB, US
- Rules
- 39
- Battery category
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 22
- Whether it is a children's product
- Markets
- EU, US, US-CO, US-CT, US-IL, US-ME, US-MN, US-NH, US-RI, US-VT
- Rules
- 19
- Materials
- Markets
- EU, US
- Rules
- 13
- Battery chemistry
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 9
- Rechargeable
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 6
- Whether the product touches food
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 5
- Annual gross revenue usd
- Markets
- US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
- Rules
- 5
- Whether it is sold online
- Markets
- EU, US-CA
- Rules
- 2
- Button or coin cell
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 2
- Distance sale to other member state
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 1
- Mouthable by children
- Markets
- EU
- Rules
- 1
- Imported
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Coating type
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Cpsc rule subject
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Battery removable
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Ca gross sales usd
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons co
- Markets
- US-CO
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons md
- Markets
- US-MD
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons mn
- Markets
- US-MN
- Rules
- 1
- Intended for children under 12
- Markets
- US-NM
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tonnes or
- Markets
- US-OR
- Rules
- 1
- Fluorine treated container
- Markets
- US-VT
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons wa
- Markets
- US-WA
- Rules
- 1
Changes
Upcoming changes
Rules for this category that start in the next 24 months, or are proposed or on hold.
Show 39 upcoming changes
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Banned
Exemptions (5)
Does not apply to the resale of products manufactured before the ban.
“The resale of products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
Does not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority.
“A product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority.”
Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.
“(1) Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.”
Does not apply to products manufactured before the ban.
“(2) Products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
Does not apply to replacement parts for products manufactured before the ban.
“Replacement parts for products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 5 Jan 2026. Internet Archive capture (2026-01-05) of the New Hampshire General Court's official RSA page; source note '2024, 349:1, eff. Aug. 2, 2024. 2025, 19:1, eff. July 13, 2025.'
- It is a consumer product: tangible personal property normally used for personal, family or household purposes (N.H. RSA 149-M:64, I(d))
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).
“(a) Carpets or rugs.”
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.”
Does not apply to products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.
“Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.”
Does not apply to products manufactured before the ban.
“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))
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
“(h) Textile furnishings.”
Banned
Exemptions (5)
Does not apply to the resale of products manufactured before the ban.
“The resale of products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
Does not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority.
“A product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority.”
Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.
“(1) Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.”
Does not apply to products manufactured before the ban.
“(2) Products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
Does not apply to replacement parts for products manufactured before the ban.
“Replacement parts for products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 5 Jan 2026. Internet Archive capture (2026-01-05) of the New Hampshire General Court's official RSA page; source note '2024, 349:1, eff. Aug. 2, 2024. 2025, 19:1, eff. July 13, 2025.'
- It is a consumer product: tangible personal property normally used for personal, family or household purposes (N.H. RSA 149-M:64, I(d))
- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
PFAS-added consumer product: a consumer product manufactured after the section took effect that contains intentionally added PFAS (added on purpose and having a functional or technical effect).
“(f) Juvenile products.”
Banned
Exemptions (4)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a way that preempts state authority.
“a product for which federal law governs 4 the presence of a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance in the 5 product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which the Environmental Improvement Board has adopted a rule finding the use of the substance a currently unavoidable use.
“a product for which the board has 2 adopted a rule providing that the use of the per- or 3 poly-fluoroalkyl substance in that product is a currently 4 unavoidable use;”
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
Penalty
Civil penalty up to $15,000
“penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
- Intended for children under 12
Depends on: intended for children under 12
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Intentionally added means deliberately added or used during manufacture where its continued presence in the final product or a component is desired or expected.
“(4) juvenile products; and”
- 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(a)(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(a)(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(a)(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(a)(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(a)(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))
- 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
“(a) Carpets or rugs.”
IV(a) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(a)(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): N.H. RSA 149-M:64, IV(h)(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): N.H. RSA 149-M:64, IV(h)(opens in a new tab) Does not apply to products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.
“Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.”
II(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): N.H. RSA 149-M:64, IV(h)(opens in a new tab) Does not apply to products manufactured before the ban.
“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): N.H. RSA 149-M:64, IV(h)(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): N.H. RSA 149-M:64, IV(h)(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))
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
- Source
“(h) Textile furnishings.”
IV(h) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): N.H. RSA 149-M:64, IV(h)(opens in a new tab)
- BanUS-NHPFAS as defined in New Hampshire (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (5)
Does not apply to the resale of products manufactured before the ban.
“The resale of products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
II(a)(1) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(opens in a new tab) Does not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority.
“A product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority.”
II(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(opens in a new tab) Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.
“(1) Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.”
II(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(opens in a new tab) Does not apply to products manufactured before the ban.
“(2) Products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
II(b)(2) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(opens in a new tab) Does not apply to replacement parts for products manufactured before the ban.
“Replacement parts for products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
II(b)(3) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(opens in a new tab) Unofficial copy of the text, current to 5 Jan 2026. Internet Archive capture (2026-01-05) of the New Hampshire General Court's official RSA page; source note '2024, 349:1, eff. Aug. 2, 2024. 2025, 19:1, eff. July 13, 2025.'
- Applies when
- It is a consumer product: tangible personal property normally used for personal, family or household purposes (N.H. RSA 149-M:64, I(d))
- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
PFAS-added consumer product: a consumer product manufactured after the section took effect that contains intentionally added PFAS (added on purpose and having a functional or technical effect).
- Source
“(f) Juvenile products.”
IV(f) · fetched 2026-10-22New Hampshire General Court (RSA online; Internet Archive capture): RSA 149-M:64, IV(f)(opens in a new tab)
- BanUS-NMPFAS as defined in New Mexico (US state)
Banned
Exemptions (4)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a way that preempts state authority.
“a product for which federal law governs 4 the presence of a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance in the 5 product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
Section 3(A)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(4)(opens in a new tab) The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
Section 3(A)(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(4)(opens in a new tab) The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which the Environmental Improvement Board has adopted a rule finding the use of the substance a currently unavoidable use.
“a product for which the board has 2 adopted a rule providing that the use of the per- or 3 poly-fluoroalkyl substance in that product is a currently 4 unavoidable use;”
Section 3(A)(15) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(4)(opens in a new tab) The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
Section 3(A)(16) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(4)(opens in a new tab) Penalty
Civil penalty up to $15,000
“penalty not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)”
HB 212 (2025) Sec. 7(A) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(4)(opens in a new tab) Unofficial copy of the text, current to 8 Apr 2025. Enrolled bill as signed (chapter 102, 2025-04-08), from LegiScan's copy of the New Mexico Legislature's PDF; the compiled NMSA text is not stored.
- Applies when
- Intended for children under 12
Depends on: intended for children under 12
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2027
Intentionally added means deliberately added or used during manufacture where its continued presence in the final product or a component is desired or expected.
- Source
“(4) juvenile products; and”
Section 3(B)(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22New Mexico Legislature (enrolled bill PDF, copy served by LegiScan): NM HB 212 (2025) Section 3(B)(4)(opens in a new tab)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Home textiles, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
111 records dated 14 Feb 2023 to 22 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Prop 65 notices
Shower curtain liners
Home and kitchen goods
- Substance
- Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
- Party
- Zahner Design Group, Ltd., Amazon.com Services LLC
- Category
- Curtains and blinds
- Prop 65 notices
Pillow inserts
Home and kitchen goods
- Substance
- Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
- Party
- Phantoscope Co., Amazon.com Services LLC
- Category
- Cushions and pillows
- Safety Gate alerts
Bath mat - Non-slip bathtub mat
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Home and kitchen goods
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Rugs and carpets
- Safety Gate alerts
Cushion cover - Couch Cushion Cover
Home and kitchen goods
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Cushions and pillows
- Safety Gate alerts
Cushion cover
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Home and kitchen goods
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Cushions and pillows
- Safety Gate alerts
Shower curtain - Mitre Essentials Plain Shower Curtain- White
Origin as stated: Ireland
Home and kitchen goods
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Curtains and blinds
- Prop 65 notices
Bilt-Rite Mastex Cushion, Model# F0370
Home and kitchen goods
- Substance
- Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
- Party
- Mutual Industries North, Inc., Mutual Industries North, Inc. dba Bilt-Rite Mastex Health, Mutual Industries, Inc., Staples, Inc.
- Category
- Cushions and pillows
- Safety Gate alerts
Cushion - Society of Lifestyle Cushion w. filling
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Home and kitchen goods
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Cushions and pillows
Sub-categories
Further rules in sub-categories
These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.
- Curtains and blinds2 additional rules
- Rugs and carpets16 additional rules
- Cushions and pillows2 additional rules
- Throws and blankets14 additional rules
- Bed linen14 additional rules
See also
Related categories
- Home and kitchen goods
Household goods sold to consumers for kitchen, dining, furnishing and home textile use. Mattresses and bedding fill products are excluded from v0 (flammability and filling rules are a separate rule family).
- Curtains and blinds
Curtains, drapes and fabric blinds, including blackout coated and stain-resistant finishes.
- Rugs and carpets
Area rugs and mats in wool, cotton or synthetic pile, often with stain-resistant treatment and latex backing.
- Cushions and pillows
Decorative cushions and pillows with foam or fibre fill.
- Throws and blankets
Throws, blankets and decorative bed covers.
- Bed linen
Sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases. Mattresses and fillings are excluded.
- Kitchen
Cooking, baking, food preparation and food storage products.
- Tableware and drinkware
Items used to serve and consume food and drink.
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