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United States (federal)59 rulesCoverage: Main sources, from 1 Jan 2025
Main sources, from 1 Jan 2025 · What is covered

United States (federal): main sources stored. Modelled: TSCA section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping (40 CFR 705), shown as applying only if the product contains a PFAS; FD&C Act ch. VI cosmetics as amended by MoCRA (21 U.S.C. 361-364j: adulteration, misbranding, adverse events, GMP, registration and listing, safety substantiation, labelling); 21 CFR 700, 701, 710, 720; 740 and color additive parts 73; OTC sunscreen: 21 CFR 201.327 labeling, SPF, broad-spectrum and water-resistance tests; 21 CFR 201.66 Drug Facts; 21 CFR part 207 establishment registration, drug listing and NDC; 74 and 82 where cosmetics are named. Not stored: OTC drug products other than sunscreen (antiperspirant M019, anti-dandruff, fluoride toothpaste M021); for sunscreen: the M020 list of permitted active ingredients and concentrations, and OMUFA facility fees; FPLA and 16 CFR 500 packaging rules; FDA GMP and talc-asbestos testing rules until final; color additive petition status after ClaraDB's data date; state law other than listed US states.

Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Notification
PFAS as defined in United States (federal)

Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)

Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.

Exemptions (2)

Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste

“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage

“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Later deadlines (1)

31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer

“the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
§705.20(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Penalty

Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)

“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
§705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022

Depends on: economic operator role

Takes effect 31 Jan 2027

Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027

Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.

“All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
§705.20(a) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Bithionol (INN) (CAS 97-18-7)

Banned

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

Every product in the category

In force since 16 Mar 1968

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 16 Mar 1968

700.11(b): regulatory proceedings may be initiated for cosmetic preparations containing bithionol shipped 'after March 15, 1968'; the first day after is 1968-03-16.

“any cosmetic containing bithionol is deemed to be adulterated under section 601(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.”
21 CFR 700.11 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Chloroform (CAS 67-66-3)

Banned

Exemptions (1)

Residual chloroform from processing solvent or synthesis by-product is not 'as an ingredient'

“Any cosmetic product containing chloroform in residual amounts from its use as a processing solvent during manufacture, or as a byproduct from the synthesis of an ingredient, is not, for the purpose of this section, considered to contain chloroform as an ingredient.”
21 CFR 700.18(b) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

Every product in the category

In force since 29 Jun 1976

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jun 1976

In force from 1976-06-29: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

“Any cosmetic product containing chloroform as an ingredient is adulterated and is subject to regulatory action”
21 CFR 700.18(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Halogenated salicylanilides as defined in United States (federal)

Banned

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

Every product in the category

In force since 2 Dec 1975

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Dec 1975

700.15(c): products initially introduced into interstate commerce 'after December 1, 1975' that do not comply are subject to regulatory action; the first day after is 1975-12-02. Section source note: 40 FR 50531, Oct. 30, 1975.

“any cosmetic product that contains such a halogenated salicylanilide as an ingredient at any level for any purpose is deemed to be adulterated under section 601(a)”
21 CFR 700.15(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Dichloromethane (Methylene chloride) (CAS 75-09-2)

Banned

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

Every product in the category

In force since 29 Jun 1989

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jun 1989

In force from 1989-06-29: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

“Any cosmetic product that contains methylene chloride as an ingredient is deemed adulterated and is subject to regulatory action”
21 CFR 700.19(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Prohibited cattle materials (specified risk materials, small intestine except as provided, material from non-ambulatory disabled cattle, uninspected cattle, mechanically separated beef)

Banned

Exemptions (1)

Tallow (<=0.15% insoluble impurities), tallow derivatives, gelatin, hides, milk products and material from designated countries are not prohibited

“Prohibited cattle materials do not include the following:”
21 CFR 700.27(a)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

Every product in the category

In force since 7 Sep 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 7 Sep 2005

In force from 2005-09-07: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

“No cosmetic shall be manufactured from, processed with, or otherwise contain, prohibited cattle materials.”
21 CFR 700.27(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Chlorofluorocarbons

Banned

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

  • Sold in a pressurised aerosol can

Depends on: aerosol dispenser

In force since 17 Mar 1978

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 17 Mar 1978

In force from 1978-03-17: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

“The use of chlorofluorocarbons in cosmetics as propellants in self-pressurized containers is prohibited as provided in § 2.125 of this chapter.”
21 CFR 700.23 · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR parts 700, 701, 740(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Vinyl chloride (CAS 75-01-4)

Banned

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

  • Sold in a pressurised aerosol can

Depends on: aerosol dispenser

In force since 26 Aug 1974

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Aug 1974

In force from 1974-08-26: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

“any cosmetic aerosol product containing vinyl chloride as an ingredient is deemed to be adulterated under section 601(a)”
21 CFR 700.14(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Zirconium and zirconium-containing complexes

Banned

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

  • Sold in a pressurised aerosol can

Depends on: aerosol dispenser

In force since 16 Sep 1977

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 16 Sep 1977

700.16(c): products introduced in interstate commerce 'after September 15, 1977' are subject to regulatory action; the first day after is 1977-09-16. Section source note: 42 FR 41376, Aug. 16, 1977.

“Any aerosol cosmetic product containing zirconium is deemed to be adulterated”
21 CFR 700.16(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR parts 700, 701, 740(opens in a new tab)
Ban

§14322(a)(1)

Banned

Exemptions (1)

Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
  • Rechargeable
  • Contains a battery

Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery

In force since 13 May 1997

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

“No person shall sell for use in the United States a regulated battery that is ready for retail sale or a rechargeable consumer product that is ready for retail sale”
§14322(a)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Mercury and mercury compounds

Banned

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Other
  • Contains a button or coin cell

Depends on: battery chemistry, button or coin cell

In force since 13 May 1996

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 ("manufactured on or after May 13, 1996"). On or after May 13, 1996. Mercuric-oxide has no registered chemistry value; "other" is the nearest.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any button cell mercuric-oxide battery for use in the United States on or after May 13, 1996.”
§ 14334 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Mercury and mercury compounds

Banned

Exemptions (1)

Alkaline-manganese button cells: the limit is 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell (the exception to the ban).

“except that the limitation on mercury content in alkaline-manganese button cells shall be 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell.”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

Depends on: battery chemistry

In force since 13 May 1996

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 (manufactured on or after May 13, 1996). Intentionally introduced mercury; incidental mercury is allowed. The chemistry value covers alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon together; see the zinc-carbon rule.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Mercury and mercury compounds

Banned

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

Depends on: battery chemistry

In force since 13 May 1996

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 ("manufactured on or after May 13, 1996"). Mercury intentionally introduced.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any zinc-carbon battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, that contains mercury”
§ 14333 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

Limit 1 ppm (content basis)

calculated as the metal; unavoidable trace under GMP

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

Every product in the category

In force since 15 Mar 1974

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1974

In force from 1974-03-15: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

“It is a cosmetic containing no more than a trace amount of mercury and such trace amount is unavoidable under conditions of good manufacturing practice and is less than 1 part per million (0.0001 percent), calculated as the metal”
21 CFR 700.13(d)(2)(i) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
Notification
PFAS as defined in United States (federal)

Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)

Persons who manufactured a PFAS, including as an importer, for commercial purposes at any period from January 1, 2011 through the end of the last calendar year before November 13, 2023 must report to EPA. §705.1(a): “This part specifies reporting and recordkeeping procedures for manufacturers (including importers) of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (hereafter referred to as PFAS) under section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).” §705.5: “The requirements of this part apply to all chemical substances and mixtures containing a chemical substance (including articles) that are a PFAS, consistent with the definition of PFAS at § 705.3.” §705.18(a): an importer of an article that contains a PFAS may use a streamlined article-importer form for each year since January 1, 2011 in which the PFAS was imported in an article. PFAS is defined in §705.3 by three structural sub-structures; this check lists the rule for a product only if it contains a PFAS.

Exemptions (2)

Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste

“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage

“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Penalty

Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)

“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
§705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

The text names November 13, 2023 only as the end of the look-back window in §705.10 (“the last calendar year prior to November 13, 2023”); it states no operative date of its own, so that date stands in. The one-time report covers each year since January 1, 2011; when it is due is in the §705.20 row.

“Persons who have manufactured for commercial purposes a chemical substance identified in § 705.5 at any period from January 1, 2011, through the end of the last calendar year prior to November 13, 2023, except as described in § 705.12, is subject to the requirements of this part.”
§705.10 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

A claim that the product or its package is free of BPA or does not contain or use BPA.

Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of BPA must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if BPA has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: BPA-free

In force, start date unknown

The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
§260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

A compostable claim made for the product or its package.

Must meet the conditions of Do not misrepresent, directly or by implication, that the product or package is compostable.

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: compostable

In force, start date unknown

The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product or package is compostable.”
§260.7(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.7(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

A degradable or biodegradable claim (including oxo-degradable, oxo-biodegradable and photodegradable claims) made for the product or its package.

Must meet the conditions of Do not misrepresent, directly or by implication, that the product or package is degradable, biodegradable, oxo-degradable, oxo-biodegradable or photodegradable.

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: biodegradable

In force, start date unknown

The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product or package is degradable, biodegradable, oxo-degradable, oxo-biodegradable, or photodegradable.”
§260.8(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.8(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

A claim that the product or its package is free of formaldehyde or does not contain or use formaldehyde.

Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of formaldehyde must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if formaldehyde has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: formaldehyde-free

In force, start date unknown

The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
§260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

A general environmental benefit claim (for example "eco-friendly" or "green") made for the product or its package.

Must meet the conditions of Do not misrepresent, directly or by implication, that the product, package or service offers a general environmental benefit.

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: eco-friendly

In force, start date unknown

The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service offers a general environmental benefit.”
§260.4(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.4(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

A claim that the product or its package is free of lead or does not contain or use lead.

Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of lead must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if lead has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: lead-free

In force, start date unknown

The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
§260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

A non-toxic claim made for the product or its package.

Must meet the conditions of Do not misrepresent, directly or by implication, that the product, package or service is non-toxic. Qualify a non-toxic claim clearly and prominently to the extent necessary to avoid deception.

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: non-toxic

In force, start date unknown

The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is non-toxic. Non-toxic claims should be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception.”
§260.10(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.10(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

A claim that the product or its package is free of PFAS or does not contain or use PFAS.

Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of PFAS must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if PFAS has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: PFAS-free

In force, start date unknown

The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
§260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

A claim that the product or its package is free of PTFE or does not contain or use PTFE.

Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of PTFE must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if PTFE has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: PTFE-free

In force, start date unknown

The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

“It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
§260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

A recyclable claim made for the product or its package.

Must meet the conditions of Market the item as recyclable only if it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or for use in making another item. Make an unqualified claim only when recycling facilities are available to a substantial majority (at least 60 percent) of consumers or communities where the item is sold; otherwise qualify the claim. Qualify which portions are recyclable when only some components are, and do not call the item recyclable if any component, or its shape or size, significantly limits recycling. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: recyclable

In force, start date unknown

The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

“A product or package should not be marketed as recyclable unless it can be collected, separated, or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program”
§260.12(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.12(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification
    PFAS as defined in United States (federal)

    Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)

    Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.

    Exemptions (2)

    Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste

    “Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
    §705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

    Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage

    “Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
    §705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
    Later deadlines (1)

    31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer

    “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
    §705.20(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
    Penalty

    Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)

    “TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
    §705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    Takes effect 31 Jan 2027

    Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027

    Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.

    Source
    “All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
    §705.20(a) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Bithionol (INN) (CAS 97-18-7)

    Banned

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 16 Mar 1968

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 16 Mar 1968

    700.11(b): regulatory proceedings may be initiated for cosmetic preparations containing bithionol shipped 'after March 15, 1968'; the first day after is 1968-03-16.

    Source
    “any cosmetic containing bithionol is deemed to be adulterated under section 601(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.”
    21 CFR 700.11 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Chloroform (CAS 67-66-3)

    Banned

    Exemptions (1)

    Residual chloroform from processing solvent or synthesis by-product is not 'as an ingredient'

    “Any cosmetic product containing chloroform in residual amounts from its use as a processing solvent during manufacture, or as a byproduct from the synthesis of an ingredient, is not, for the purpose of this section, considered to contain chloroform as an ingredient.”
    21 CFR 700.18(b) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 29 Jun 1976

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jun 1976

    In force from 1976-06-29: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

    Source
    “Any cosmetic product containing chloroform as an ingredient is adulterated and is subject to regulatory action”
    21 CFR 700.18(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Halogenated salicylanilides as defined in United States (federal)

    Banned

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 2 Dec 1975

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Dec 1975

    700.15(c): products initially introduced into interstate commerce 'after December 1, 1975' that do not comply are subject to regulatory action; the first day after is 1975-12-02. Section source note: 40 FR 50531, Oct. 30, 1975.

    Source
    “any cosmetic product that contains such a halogenated salicylanilide as an ingredient at any level for any purpose is deemed to be adulterated under section 601(a)”
    21 CFR 700.15(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Dichloromethane (Methylene chloride) (CAS 75-09-2)

    Banned

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 29 Jun 1989

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jun 1989

    In force from 1989-06-29: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

    Source
    “Any cosmetic product that contains methylene chloride as an ingredient is deemed adulterated and is subject to regulatory action”
    21 CFR 700.19(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Prohibited cattle materials (specified risk materials, small intestine except as provided, material from non-ambulatory disabled cattle, uninspected cattle, mechanically separated beef)

    Banned

    Exemptions (1)

    Tallow (<=0.15% insoluble impurities), tallow derivatives, gelatin, hides, milk products and material from designated countries are not prohibited

    “Prohibited cattle materials do not include the following:”
    21 CFR 700.27(a)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 7 Sep 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 7 Sep 2005

    In force from 2005-09-07: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

    Source
    “No cosmetic shall be manufactured from, processed with, or otherwise contain, prohibited cattle materials.”
    21 CFR 700.27(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Chlorofluorocarbons

    Banned

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Sold in a pressurised aerosol can

    Depends on: aerosol dispenser

    Effective

    In force since 17 Mar 1978

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 17 Mar 1978

    In force from 1978-03-17: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

    Source
    “The use of chlorofluorocarbons in cosmetics as propellants in self-pressurized containers is prohibited as provided in § 2.125 of this chapter.”
    21 CFR 700.23 · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR parts 700, 701, 740(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Vinyl chloride (CAS 75-01-4)

    Banned

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Sold in a pressurised aerosol can

    Depends on: aerosol dispenser

    Effective

    In force since 26 Aug 1974

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 26 Aug 1974

    In force from 1974-08-26: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

    Source
    “any cosmetic aerosol product containing vinyl chloride as an ingredient is deemed to be adulterated under section 601(a)”
    21 CFR 700.14(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Zirconium and zirconium-containing complexes

    Banned

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Sold in a pressurised aerosol can

    Depends on: aerosol dispenser

    Effective

    In force since 16 Sep 1977

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 16 Sep 1977

    700.16(c): products introduced in interstate commerce 'after September 15, 1977' are subject to regulatory action; the first day after is 1977-09-16. Section source note: 42 FR 41376, Aug. 16, 1977.

    Source
    “Any aerosol cosmetic product containing zirconium is deemed to be adulterated”
    21 CFR 700.16(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR parts 700, 701, 740(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban

    §14322(a)(1)

    Banned

    Exemptions (1)

    Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

    “(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
    § 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
    • Rechargeable
    • Contains a battery

    Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1997

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

    § 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

    Source
    “No person shall sell for use in the United States a regulated battery that is ready for retail sale or a rechargeable consumer product that is ready for retail sale”
    §14322(a)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Mercury and mercury compounds

    Banned

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Other
    • Contains a button or coin cell

    Depends on: battery chemistry, button or coin cell

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1996

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

    Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 ("manufactured on or after May 13, 1996"). On or after May 13, 1996. Mercuric-oxide has no registered chemistry value; "other" is the nearest.

    Source
    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any button cell mercuric-oxide battery for use in the United States on or after May 13, 1996.”
    § 14334 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Mercury and mercury compounds

    Banned

    Exemptions (1)

    Alkaline-manganese button cells: the limit is 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell (the exception to the ban).

    “except that the limitation on mercury content in alkaline-manganese button cells shall be 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell.”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

    Depends on: battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1996

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

    Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 (manufactured on or after May 13, 1996). Intentionally introduced mercury; incidental mercury is allowed. The chemistry value covers alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon together; see the zinc-carbon rule.

    Source
    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Mercury and mercury compounds

    Banned

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

    Depends on: battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1996

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

    Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 ("manufactured on or after May 13, 1996"). Mercury intentionally introduced.

    Source
    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any zinc-carbon battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, that contains mercury”
    § 14333 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

    Limit 1 ppm (content basis)

    calculated as the metal; unavoidable trace under GMP

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 15 Mar 1974

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Mar 1974

    In force from 1974-03-15: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

    Source
    “It is a cosmetic containing no more than a trace amount of mercury and such trace amount is unavoidable under conditions of good manufacturing practice and is less than 1 part per million (0.0001 percent), calculated as the metal”
    21 CFR 700.13(d)(2)(i) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR 700-740(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification
    PFAS as defined in United States (federal)

    Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)

    Persons who manufactured a PFAS, including as an importer, for commercial purposes at any period from January 1, 2011 through the end of the last calendar year before November 13, 2023 must report to EPA. §705.1(a): “This part specifies reporting and recordkeeping procedures for manufacturers (including importers) of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (hereafter referred to as PFAS) under section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).” §705.5: “The requirements of this part apply to all chemical substances and mixtures containing a chemical substance (including articles) that are a PFAS, consistent with the definition of PFAS at § 705.3.” §705.18(a): an importer of an article that contains a PFAS may use a streamlined article-importer form for each year since January 1, 2011 in which the PFAS was imported in an article. PFAS is defined in §705.3 by three structural sub-structures; this check lists the rule for a product only if it contains a PFAS.

    Exemptions (2)

    Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste

    “Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
    §705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

    Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage

    “Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
    §705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Penalty

    Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)

    “TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
    §705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    The text names November 13, 2023 only as the end of the look-back window in §705.10 (“the last calendar year prior to November 13, 2023”); it states no operative date of its own, so that date stands in. The one-time report covers each year since January 1, 2011; when it is due is in the §705.20 row.

    Source
    “Persons who have manufactured for commercial purposes a chemical substance identified in § 705.5 at any period from January 1, 2011, through the end of the last calendar year prior to November 13, 2023, except as described in § 705.12, is subject to the requirements of this part.”
    §705.10 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    A claim that the product or its package is free of BPA or does not contain or use BPA.

    Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of BPA must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if BPA has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: BPA-free
    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

    Source
    “It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
    §260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    A compostable claim made for the product or its package.

    Must meet the conditions of Do not misrepresent, directly or by implication, that the product or package is compostable.

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: compostable
    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

    Source
    “It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product or package is compostable.”
    §260.7(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.7(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    A degradable or biodegradable claim (including oxo-degradable, oxo-biodegradable and photodegradable claims) made for the product or its package.

    Must meet the conditions of Do not misrepresent, directly or by implication, that the product or package is degradable, biodegradable, oxo-degradable, oxo-biodegradable or photodegradable.

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: biodegradable
    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

    Source
    “It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product or package is degradable, biodegradable, oxo-degradable, oxo-biodegradable, or photodegradable.”
    §260.8(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.8(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    A claim that the product or its package is free of formaldehyde or does not contain or use formaldehyde.

    Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of formaldehyde must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if formaldehyde has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: formaldehyde-free
    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

    Source
    “It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
    §260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    A general environmental benefit claim (for example "eco-friendly" or "green") made for the product or its package.

    Must meet the conditions of Do not misrepresent, directly or by implication, that the product, package or service offers a general environmental benefit.

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: eco-friendly
    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

    Source
    “It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service offers a general environmental benefit.”
    §260.4(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.4(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    A claim that the product or its package is free of lead or does not contain or use lead.

    Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of lead must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if lead has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: lead-free
    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

    Source
    “It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
    §260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    A non-toxic claim made for the product or its package.

    Must meet the conditions of Do not misrepresent, directly or by implication, that the product, package or service is non-toxic. Qualify a non-toxic claim clearly and prominently to the extent necessary to avoid deception.

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: non-toxic
    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

    Source
    “It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is non-toxic. Non-toxic claims should be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception.”
    §260.10(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.10(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    A claim that the product or its package is free of PFAS or does not contain or use PFAS.

    Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of PFAS must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if PFAS has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: PFAS-free
    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

    Source
    “It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
    §260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    A claim that the product or its package is free of PTFE or does not contain or use PTFE.

    Must meet the conditions of A claim that the product is free of PTFE must be truthful and be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception. Even a truthful claim may be deceptive if the product contains or uses substances that pose the same or similar environmental risks, or if PTFE has not been associated with the product category. A free-of claim can be appropriate for a trace amount only if the level is no more than an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level, its presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with the substance, and it was not added intentionally. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: PTFE-free
    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

    Source
    “It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance.”
    §260.9(a) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.9(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    A recyclable claim made for the product or its package.

    Must meet the conditions of Market the item as recyclable only if it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or for use in making another item. Make an unqualified claim only when recycling facilities are available to a substantial majority (at least 60 percent) of consumers or communities where the item is sold; otherwise qualify the claim. Qualify which portions are recyclable when only some components are, and do not call the item recyclable if any component, or its shape or size, significantly limits recycling. These Guides are the FTC's guidance on how Section 5 of the FTC Act applies to environmental claims; they do not ban the claim, but the FTC can act against a claim that is inconsistent with them.

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 20 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-20 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: recyclable
    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    The text states only the Federal Register publication date of the current Guides (October 11, 2012); it states no separate effective date.

    Source
    “A product or package should not be marketed as recyclable unless it can be collected, separated, or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program”
    §260.12(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-22US FTC via eCFR: 16 CFR 260.12(opens in a new tab)

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 1 market
Market
Coverage
Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
  • Coverage
    Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.

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 36 facts
Depends on
Markets
Rules
Whether the listed substance or group is present
EU, GB, JP, KR, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-IL, US-MD, US-ME, US-MN, US-NJ, US-RI, US-VT, US-WA
7,475
Number of employees at the seller
US-CA
972
Body area
EU, GB, JP, KR
230
Rinse off
EU, GB, JP, KR, US-CA
221
Economic operator role
EU, GB, KR, US
90
Contains battery
EU, GB, US
39
Sprayable
EU, GB, KR
34
Intended for children under 3
EU, GB, KR
24
Battery category
EU, GB
22
Otc drug claim
US, US-MN
19
Quasi drug or functional claim
JP, KR
13
Net content ml
EU, GB, KR
10
Battery chemistry
US
9
Aerosol dispenser
JP, KR, US
8
Professional use
EU, GB, US
7
Customised cosmetic
KR
7
Rechargeable
US
6
Animal testing conducted
EU, GB, KR
5
Annual gross revenue usd
US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
5
Contains nanomaterial
EU, GB
2
Intended for children under 12
KR
2
Single use
KR
2
Button or coin cell
US
2
Distance sale to other member state
EU
1
Imported
KR
1
Cattle derived material
US
1
Uses sunscreen term
US
1
Safety substantiated
US
1
Battery removable
US
1
Ca gross sales usd
US-CA
1
Packaging tons co
US-CO
1
Packaging tons md
US-MD
1
Packaging tons mn
US-MN
1
Packaging tonnes or
US-OR
1
Fluorine treated container
US-VT
1
Packaging tons wa
US-WA
1
  • Whether the listed substance or group is present
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-IL, US-MD, US-ME, US-MN, US-NJ, US-RI, US-VT, US-WA
    Rules
    7,475
  • Number of employees at the seller
    Markets
    US-CA
    Rules
    972
  • Body area
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR
    Rules
    230
  • Rinse off
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US-CA
    Rules
    221
  • Economic operator role
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR, US
    Rules
    90
  • Contains battery
    Markets
    EU, GB, US
    Rules
    39
  • Sprayable
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    34
  • Intended for children under 3
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    24
  • Battery category
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    22
  • Otc drug claim
    Markets
    US, US-MN
    Rules
    19
  • Quasi drug or functional claim
    Markets
    JP, KR
    Rules
    13
  • Net content ml
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    10
  • Battery chemistry
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    9
  • Aerosol dispenser
    Markets
    JP, KR, US
    Rules
    8
  • Professional use
    Markets
    EU, GB, US
    Rules
    7
  • Customised cosmetic
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    7
  • Rechargeable
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    6
  • Animal testing conducted
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    5
  • Annual gross revenue usd
    Markets
    US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
    Rules
    5
  • Contains nanomaterial
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    2
  • Intended for children under 12
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    2
  • Single use
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    2
  • Button or coin cell
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    2
  • Distance sale to other member state
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    1
  • Imported
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    1
  • Cattle derived material
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Uses sunscreen term
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Safety substantiated
    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
  • 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 41 upcoming changes
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
WarningUS-CA
N-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.

  • 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)
WarningUS-CA
Bisphenol 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.

  • 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)
WarningUS-CA
Tacrolimus (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.

  • 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)
WarningUS-CA
Hydrochlorothiazide

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.

  • 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)
WarningUS-CA
Voriconazole

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.

  • 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)
WarningUS-CA
Welding 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.

  • 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)
BanEU
Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS 115-86-6)

Banned

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

Every product in the category

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

From the consolidated text: Triphenyl Phosphate (13) · 115-86-6 · 204-112-2

LimitEU
Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

Limit 0.7 % (content basis)

In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (f) 0,7 %. Field of application: (f) Body lotion.

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Applied to: Body

Depends on: body area

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion · (f) 0,7 %

Limit x 11EU

11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)

Limit 0.2 % (content basis)

Show targets (11 of 11)

Every product in the category

1 Jan 2027

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

From the consolidated text: (g) Face make-up and make-up remover products · (g) 0,2 %

LimitEU
Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

Limit 0.004 % (content basis)

In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (h) 0,004 %. Field of application: (h) Oral products.

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums

Depends on: body area

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

From the consolidated text: (h) Oral products · (h) 0,004 %

  • WarningUS-CA
    N-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-CA
    Bisphenol 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-CA
    Tacrolimus (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-CA
    Hydrochlorothiazide

    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-CA
    Voriconazole

    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-CA
    Welding 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)
  • BanEU
    Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS 115-86-6)

    Banned

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

    Source

    From the consolidated text: Triphenyl Phosphate (13) · 115-86-6 · 204-112-2

  • LimitEU
    Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

    Limit 0.7 % (content basis)

    In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (f) 0,7 %. Field of application: (f) Body lotion.

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Applied to: Body

    Depends on: body area

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

    Source

    From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion · (f) 0,7 %

  • Limit x 11EU

    11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)

    Limit 0.2 % (content basis)

    Show targets (11 of 11)
    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    1 Jan 2027

    Each rule has its own date; open a target.

    Source

    Example: Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

    From the consolidated text: (g) Face make-up and make-up remover products · (g) 0,2 %

  • LimitEU
    Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

    Limit 0.004 % (content basis)

    In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (h) 0,004 %. Field of application: (h) Oral products.

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums

    Depends on: body area

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

    Source

    From the consolidated text: (h) Oral products · (h) 0,004 %

All dated changes

Records

Recalls and alerts

Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Make-up, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.

518 records dated 3 Jan 2023 to 18 Sep 2026. Most recent shown.

Show the 8 most recent records

Sub-categories

Further rules in sub-categories

These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.

See also

Related categories

  • Cosmetics and personal care

    Cosmetic products as defined in EU Reg. 1223/2009 Art. 2, FD&C Act sec. 201(i), the Korean Cosmetics Act and the Japanese PMD Act: substances or mixtures for external parts of the body, teeth or mucous membranes of the mouth, to clean, perfume, change appearance, protect, keep in good condition or correct body odours. Tattoo inks, drugs, devices and quasi-drug claims (JP/KR functional claims, US OTC drug claims) are flagged with attributes or claims, not separate roots.

  • Lip products

    Lipstick, gloss, balm and liner (ingested in small amounts; Annex IV colourants for lips).

  • Eye make-up

    Mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow and brow products for the eye area.

  • Eyelash and eyebrow dyes and enhancers

    Lash and brow tints and growth serums; hair dye substances may not be used on eyelashes in the EU.

  • Face make-up

    Foundation, powder, blush, concealer and bronzer.

  • Skin care

    Face and body skin products, sun protection and exfoliants.

  • Hair care and colour

    Shampoos, styling, waving, straightening and hair dyes.

  • Nail products

    Nail polish, care and artificial nail systems.

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