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12 changes to 104 rules start in the European Union in the next 24 months.
- Restricts 7 substancesAcetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract (Vetiveria zizanioides, ext., acetylated Oils, vetiver, acetylated; CAS 84082-84-8) and 6 moreRegulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)
- Restricts 2 substancesGlycidol and 1 moreRegulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food
- Battery passport15 requirements, including QR codeRegulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries
- Limits household and office equipment standby2 rules starting the same dayCommission Regulation (EU) 2023/826 laying down ecodesign requirements for off mode, standby mode
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What we check here for each industry, and from when. Open an industry to see what we cover and what we don't. A law we hold but haven't checked shows as Not checked, with its quote. Anything we don't cover shows as Not covered. Neither is ever 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
Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20257 areas read · 7 not read yet
- food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004)
- plastic food-contact materials (Reg. 10/2011)
- bisphenols ban (Reg. 2024/3190)
- ceramics lead/cadmium (Dir. 84/500)
- PFAS in food-contact packaging (PPWR 2025/40)
- REACH Annex XVII restrictions affecting home goods
- General Product Safety Regulation (2023/988)
- national food-contact rules of member states (e.g. France, Germany, Italy)
- REACH SVHC candidate-list duties (Art. 33: list not obtainable)
- Toy Safety and Construction Products rules
- EU textile labelling
- ecodesign/ESPR
- CLP labelling
- Furniture fire-safety national rules
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 18 May 20266 areas read · 6 not read yet
- Reg. 1223/2009 Annexes II (prohibited)
- III (restricted)
- IV (colourants)
- V (preservatives)
- VI (UV filters) and Art. 19 labelling
- Arts. 4 to 13: Responsible Person, safety assessment and safety report (CPSR), product information file (PIF), CPNP notification
- CLP classification and labelling of cosmetic mixtures
- REACH Annex XVII entries beyond cosmetics (e.g. microplastics Reg. 2023/2055)
- national rules (e.g. French recycling labels, German language rules)
- claims criteria (Reg. 655/2013)
- packaging law (PPWR)
- Annex III-VI entries adopted after the stored consolidation
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 19 Aug 20264 areas read · 10 not read yet
Food regulations in their consolidated versions of 18 and 19 Aug 2026 and 1 Jan 2026.
- Reg. 1169/2011 food information (mandatory particulars Art. 9-10, ingredient list and 14 allergens Art. 18-21 and Annex II, nutrition declaration Art. 29-35 and Annex V, date marking Art. 24 and Annex X, net quantity Art. 23, language Art. 15, origin Art. 26)
- Reg. 1333/2008 food additives (Annex II permitted uses by food category with maximum levels, Annex III)
- Reg. 2023/915 maximum levels of contaminants
- Reg. 178/2002 general food law (Art. 17-19 operators and importers)
- Reg. 1924/2006 nutrition and health claims
- Reg. 1829/2003 GMO authorisation
- flavourings (Reg. 1334/2008)
- novel foods (Reg. 2015/2283)
- pesticide MRLs (Reg. 396/2005)
- microbiological criteria (Reg. 2073/2005)
- vertical product standards (e.g. chocolate, honey, juices)
- official controls on imports (Reg. 2017/625)
- national measures of member states
- food-contact materials (covered under home and kitchen goods)
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jul 20268 areas read · 7 not read yet
- RoHS Dir. 2011/65 restricted substances and Annex III/IV exemptions
- WEEE Dir. 2012/19 marking and producer registration (per-Member-State registers not covered by ClaraDB)
- LVD 2014/35, EMC 2014/30 and RED 2014/53 conformity marking and declaration of conformity
- common charger Dir. 2022/2380
- RED delegated Reg. 2022/30 cybersecurity
- ecodesign and energy labelling for external power supplies (2019/1782), standby (2023/826), displays (2019/2021, 2019/2013) and light sources (2019/2020, 2019/2015)
- GPSR (covered under home and kitchen goods)
- Cyber Resilience Act 2024/2847
- REACH SVHC article duty (candidate list not stored)
- Battery Reg. 2023/1542 duties (covered under batteries and e-bikes)
- ecodesign and labelling for vacuum cleaners, space heaters, fans, air conditioners and ovens
- Machinery Dir. 2006/42 and outdoor noise Dir. 2000/14
- national WEEE and packaging EPR registers
- medical devices
- toys
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 13 Aug 20264 areas read · 4 not read yet
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as consolidated on 13 Aug 2026.
- Reg. 2023/1542 as consolidated 2026-08-13: Annex I Hg, Cd, Pb restrictions, Art. 11 removability and replaceability, Art. 13 and Annex VI labelling, Art. 14 LMT state-of-health data, carbon footprint, passport, due diligence (as amended by 2025/1561), EPR and waste duties as in the text
- Directive 2006/66 (repealed 2025-08-18) for transitional provisions only
- Reg. 168/2013 L-category and pedal-assist boundary (Art. 2(2)(h))
- power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC 2014/30, LVD 2014/35, RED 2014/53, RoHS 2011/65 and WEEE 2012/19 duties (the electronics rules applied to these categories)
- delegated and implementing acts: 2025/606 recycling efficiency, 2025/2289 reporting, the Art. 13 labelling implementing act (not yet adopted), harmonised standards (Decision 2026/2048)
- for e-bikes and e-scooters: Machinery Directive and EN 15194 / EN 17128 standards (paid)
- national EPR registers, UN 38.3 and ADR carriage rules
- enforcement, penalties and market-surveillance articles (Arts. 78 onward), Arts. 19, 21 to 37 (notified bodies), 44 to 46 and the battery-passport data model (Annex XIII) are not covered
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Limit 1000 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2 does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 October 2027.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 2, that paragraph shall not apply to articles which were placed on the market before 10 October 2027.”
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- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
Takes effect 10 Oct 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2027
Entry 79 para 2: from 10 October 2027, textiles, leather, furs and hides other than clothing and related accessories, for the general public. Aprons and oven mitts are left out because they may be clothing or related accessories (para 1(a), from 10 October 2026; AMBIGUITIES). Upholstered seating is included for its textile or leather covers.
“Shall not, from 10 October 2027 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in textiles, leather, furs and hides, other than in clothing and related accessories referred to in paragraph 1, for the general public.”
Limit 25 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA and its salts, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2 does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 October 2027.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 2, that paragraph shall not apply to articles which were placed on the market before 10 October 2027.”
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- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
Takes effect 10 Oct 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2027
Entry 79 para 2: from 10 October 2027, textiles, leather, furs and hides other than clothing and related accessories, for the general public. Aprons and oven mitts are left out because they may be clothing or related accessories (para 1(a), from 10 October 2026; AMBIGUITIES). Upholstered seating is included for its textile or leather covers.
“Shall not, from 10 October 2027 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in textiles, leather, furs and hides, other than in clothing and related accessories referred to in paragraph 1, for the general public.”
Banned
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- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
“8. Polybromobiphenyls; Polybrominatedbiphenyls (PBB) CAS No 59536-65-1 1. Shall not be used in textile articles, such as garments, undergarments and linen, intended to come into contact with the skin.”
Banned
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- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
“4. Tris (2,3 dibromopropyl) phosphate CAS No 126-72-7 1. Shall not be used in textile articles, such as garments, undergarments and linen, intended to come into contact with the skin.”
Banned
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- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
“7. Tris(aziridinyl)phosphinoxide CAS No 545-55-1 EC No 208-892-5 1. Shall not be used in textile articles, such as garments, undergarments and linen, intended to come into contact with the skin.”
Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis)
amine released by reductive cleavage of azo groups, in the article or dyed parts; test methods in Appendix 10
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- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
“Azodyes which, by reductive cleavage of one or more azo groups, may release one or more of the aromatic amines listed in Appendix 8, in detectable concentrations, i.e. above 30 mg/kg (0,003 % by weight) in the articles or in the dyed parts thereof”
Limit 0.062 mg/m³ (emission basis)
test chamber conditions of Appendix 14; furniture and wood-based articles
Exemptions (3)
Not applicable to articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(i) articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Not applicable to articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies.
“(e) articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies;”
Not applicable to second-hand articles.
“(j) second-hand articles.”
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- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
In force since 7 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 7 Aug 2026
Entry 77 para 1: shall not be placed on the market in articles after 6 August 2026, so the first covered date is 2026-08-07. Covers formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances; test conditions in Appendix 14. Exclusions (food-contact articles, articles under entry 72, second-hand articles) are listed as exemptions; the product types covered are not food-contact types, so no food-contact condition is applied.
“after 6 August 2026, if, under the test conditions specified in Appendix 14, the concentration of formaldehyde released from those articles exceeds: (a) 0,062 mg/m3 for furniture and wood-based articles; (b) 0,080 mg/m3 for articles other than furniture and wood-based articles.”
Limit 0.08 mg/m³ (emission basis)
test chamber conditions of Appendix 14; articles other than furniture and wood-based articles
Exemptions (3)
Not applicable to articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(i) articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Not applicable to articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies.
“(e) articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies;”
Not applicable to second-hand articles.
“(j) second-hand articles.”
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- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
In force since 7 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 7 Aug 2026
Entry 77 para 1: shall not be placed on the market in articles after 6 August 2026, so the first covered date is 2026-08-07. Covers formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances; test conditions in Appendix 14. Exclusions (food-contact articles, articles under entry 72, second-hand articles) are listed as exemptions; the product types covered are not food-contact types, so no food-contact condition is applied.
“after 6 August 2026, if, under the test conditions specified in Appendix 14, the concentration of formaldehyde released from those articles exceeds: (a) 0,062 mg/m3 for furniture and wood-based articles; (b) 0,080 mg/m3 for articles other than furniture and wood-based articles.”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
equivalent of % by weight of tin in the mixture or article, or part thereof, supplied to the general public
Exemptions (1)
Materials and articles regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“By way of derogation, points (a) and (b) shall not apply to materials and articles regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.”
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- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
In force since 2 Jan 2012
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2012
Entry 20 para 5: shall not be used after 1 January 2012 in mixtures and articles for supply to the general public; first covered date 2012-01-02. Articles already in use in the Community before that date are excepted (para 5(b)); the derogations to 1 January 2015 (5(c)) have expired. Food-contact articles under Regulation 1935/2004 are exempt (5(d)), applied to products that are not for food contact.
“Dibutyltin (DBT) compounds shall not be used after 1 January 2012 in mixtures and articles for supply to the general public where the concentration in the mixture or the article, or part thereof, is greater than the equivalent of 0,1 % by weight of tin.”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
individually or in any combination, % by weight of the plasticised material in the article
Exemptions (2)
Food contact materials within Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 or (EU) No 10/2011.
“materials and articles intended to come into contact with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 or Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011”
Articles placed on the market before 7 July 2020.
“(d) articles placed on the market before 7 July 2020;”
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- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
In force since 8 Jul 2020
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Jul 2020
Entry 51 para 3: shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020, so the first covered date is 2020-07-08. Food-contact materials are outside para 3 (para 4(f)); the exemption is applied to products that are not for food contact. Toys and childcare articles (paras 1-2) are outside para 3 (para 4(j)); children's tableware is food contact and is covered by the childcare rule.
“Shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020 in articles, individually or in any combination of the phthalates listed in column 1 of this entry, in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material in the article.”
13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex XVII restrictions
Limit 75 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
- Arsenic (measured as As2O3) (CAS 7440-38-2)
- Benzene (CAS 71-43-2)
- Cadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
- Chromium VI compounds
- Dimethylfumarate (DMF) (CAS 624-49-7)
- Dioctyltin (DOT) compounds
- Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)
- Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE)
- Eight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as defined in European Union
- Substances related to C9–C14 PFCAs as defined in European Union
- C9–C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) as defined in European Union
- Tri-substituted organostannic compounds (e.g. TBT, TPT)
Every product in the category
Dates run from 1 Jun 2009 to 25 Feb 2023
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
“Formaldehyde 605-001-00-5 50-00-0 200-001-8 75 mg/kg”
Limit 0.1 % by weight (content basis)
of the plasticised material; individually or in combination with DEHP, DBP and BBP; toys and childcare articles
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- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
In force since 8 Jul 2020
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Jul 2020
Entry 51 para 2, second subparagraph: DIBP shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020 in toys or childcare articles, alone or in combination with DEHP, DBP and BBP; first covered date 2020-07-08. Childcare article (para 5(c)) includes products for the feeding of children. DEHP, DBP and BBP in childcare articles (para 2, first subparagraph) carry no date in the entry text and are not part of this rule.
“In addition, DIBP shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020 in toys or childcare articles, individually or in any combination with the first three phthalates listed in column 1 of this entry, in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material.”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
individually or in any combination of the phthalates in column 1 (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP), % by weight of the plasticised material, in toys and childcare articles (childcare article = product intended to facilitate sleep, relaxation, hygiene, the feeding of children or sucking on the part of children)
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- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
In force since 8 Jul 2020
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Jul 2020
Paragraphs 1-2 apply to toys and childcare articles; the para 4(f) food-contact exemption applies only to para 3. The original application date (Directive 2005/84/EC) is not in the published text; 2020-07-08 is the day after the 7 July 2020 date the text gives for DIBP in para 2.
“Shall not be used as substances or in mixtures, individually or in any combination of the phthalates listed in column 1 of this entry”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
greater than 0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children
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- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
“Shall not be used as substances or in mixtures, in concentrations greater than 0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material, in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children.”
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
expressed as Cd metal, % by weight of the plastic material (PVC, PUR, LDPE, CA, CAB, epoxy, MF, UF, UP, PET, PBT, polystyrene, AMMA, VPE, HIPS, PP)
Exemptions (1)
Articles coloured with cadmium-containing mixtures for safety reasons.
“By way of derogation, paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to articles coloured with mixtures containing cadmium for safety reasons.”
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- Material: PVC or Polyethylene (PE) or PET or Polystyrene (PS) or Polypropylene (PP) or Acrylic (PMMA) or Melamine resin or Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or Fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP) or Other plastic (not listed)
Depends on: materials
In force since 10 Dec 2011
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Dec 2011
Entry 23 para 1, second subparagraph: the 0,01 % limit does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 December 2011, so it applies to articles placed on the market from that date. Listed plastics mapped to material codes: PVC, LDPE and VPE (treated as polyethylene; HDPE is not listed but cannot be separated), PET, polystyrene (general-purpose and high-impact), PP, AMMA (acrylic), MF (melamine), and PUR, CA, CAB, epoxy, UF, UP, PBT (other plastics).
“Mixtures and articles produced from plastic material as listed above shall not be placed on the market if the concentration of cadmium (expressed as Cd metal) is equal to or greater than 0,01 % by weight of the plastic material.”
Limit 3 mg/kg (content basis)
total dry weight of the leather or leather part (0,0003 % by weight)
Exemptions (1)
Second-hand articles in end-use in the Union before 1 May 2015.
“Paragraphs 5 and 6 shall not apply to the placing on the market of second-hand articles which were in end-use in the Union before 1 May 2015.”
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- Material: Leather
Depends on: materials
In force since 1 May 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 May 2015
The law text excepts second-hand articles in end-use in the Union before 1 May 2015 (para 7); 1 May 2015 is used as the start of the first-hand restriction.
“Leather articles coming into contact with the skin shall not be placed on the market where they contain chromium VI in concentrations equal to or greater than 3 mg/kg (0,0003 % by weight) of the total dry weight of the leather.”
Limit 0.05 % (content basis)
lead (as metal) in articles supplied to the general public or accessible parts that may be placed in the mouth by children; not applicable if lead release does not exceed 0,05 µg/cm2 per hour (and, for coated articles, for two years of use)
Exemptions (4)
Articles within Directive 94/62/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(k) articles within the scope of: (i) Directive 94/62/EC; (ii) Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Brass alloy parts with up to 0,5 % lead by weight.
“(g) articles and parts of articles comprising brass alloys, if the concentration of lead (expressed as metal) in the brass alloy does not exceed 0,5 % by weight;”
Crystal glass as defined in Directive 69/493/EEC categories 1-4.
“(b) crystal glass as defined in Annex I (categories 1, 2, 3 and 4) to Directive 69/493/EEC;”
Enamels.
“(d) enamels, defined as vitrifiable mixtures resulting from the fusion, vitrification or sintering of mineral melted at a temperature of at least 500 °C;”
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- Not a food-contact product
- Can be put in the mouth by children
Depends on: whether the product touches food, mouthable by children
In force since 1 Jun 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2016
Entry 63 para 10: para 7 does not apply to articles first placed on the market before 1 June 2016. Scope uses whether children can put the article in the mouth (article or accessible part smaller than 5 cm in one dimension, or with a detachable or protruding part of that size, para 7).
“Shall not be placed on the market or used in articles supplied to the general public, if the concentration of lead (expressed as metal) in those articles or accessible parts thereof is equal to or greater than 0,05 % by weight”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
% by weight of the PVC material, articles made from PVC polymers or copolymers
Exemptions (2)
Articles within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(c) articles within the scope of: (i) Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024.
“20. By way of derogation, paragraph 15 shall not apply to PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024.”
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- Not a food-contact product
- Material: PVC
Depends on: whether the product touches food, materials
In force since 29 Nov 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Nov 2024
Paragraph 15 applies with effect from 29 November 2024 (para 16); PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024 are excepted (para 20).
“Shall not be placed on the market or used in articles produced from polymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride (‘PVC’), if the concentration of lead is equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the PVC material.”
Limit 0.5 mg/kg (content basis)
each listed PAH, in rubber or plastic components of toys and childcare articles in contact with skin or oral cavity (0,00005 % by weight of the component)
Exemptions (1)
Paragraphs 5 and 6 do not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015.
“By way of derogation from paragraphs 5 and 6, these paragraphs shall not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015.”
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- Children's product
- Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Rubber or Silicone
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, materials
In force since 27 Dec 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 27 Dec 2015
Entry 50 para 7: para 6 does not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015. Childcare articles are not defined in entry 50; the entry 51 definition (feeding of children) is used for children's tableware. Silicone included as rubber (judgement).
“Toys, including activity toys, and childcare articles, shall not be placed on the market, if any of their rubber or plastic components that come into direct as well as prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with the human skin or the oral cavity, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, contain more than 0,5 mg/kg”
Limit 1 mg/kg (content basis)
each listed PAH, in rubber or plastic components in direct and prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with skin or oral cavity (0,0001 % by weight of the component)
Exemptions (1)
Paragraphs 5 and 6 do not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015.
“By way of derogation from paragraphs 5 and 6, these paragraphs shall not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015.”
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- Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Rubber or Silicone
Depends on: materials
In force since 27 Dec 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 27 Dec 2015
Entry 50 para 7: paras 5 and 6 do not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015, so the limit applies from 27 December 2015. Para 5 names household utensils and covers any article with rubber or plastic components in direct and prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with skin or oral cavity; encoded for utensils, dinnerware and drinkware only. Silicone included as rubber (entry 51 para 5(a) treats silicone rubber as a rubber material).
“Articles shall not be placed on the market for supply to the general public, if any of their rubber or plastic components that come into direct as well as prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with the human skin or the oral cavity, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, contain more than 1 mg/kg (0,0001 % by weight of this component) of any of the listed PAHs.”
Limit 1000 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 1 does not apply to articles and mixtures placed on the market before 10 October 2026.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 1, that paragraph shall not apply to articles and mixtures which were placed on the market before 10 October 2026.”
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- Food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
In force since 10 Oct 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2026
Entry 79 para 1(c): from 10 October 2026, paper and cardboard used as food contact materials within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; para 7 excepts articles and mixtures placed on the market before that date. Moulded fibre is treated as paper and board (AMBIGUITIES).
“Shall not, from 10 October 2026 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in the following:”
Limit 25 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA and its salts, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 1 does not apply to articles and mixtures placed on the market before 10 October 2026.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 1, that paragraph shall not apply to articles and mixtures which were placed on the market before 10 October 2026.”
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- Food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
In force since 10 Oct 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2026
Entry 79 para 1(c): from 10 October 2026, paper and cardboard used as food contact materials within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; para 7 excepts articles and mixtures placed on the market before that date. Moulded fibre is treated as paper and board (AMBIGUITIES).
“Shall not, from 10 October 2026 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in the following:”
- LimitSubstances related to PFHxA as defined in European Union
Limit 1000 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2 does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 October 2027.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 2, that paragraph shall not apply to articles which were placed on the market before 10 October 2027.”
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- Applies when
- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
- Effective
Takes effect 10 Oct 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2027
Entry 79 para 2: from 10 October 2027, textiles, leather, furs and hides other than clothing and related accessories, for the general public. Aprons and oven mitts are left out because they may be clothing or related accessories (para 1(a), from 10 October 2026; AMBIGUITIES). Upholstered seating is included for its textile or leather covers.
- Source
“Shall not, from 10 October 2027 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in textiles, leather, furs and hides, other than in clothing and related accessories referred to in paragraph 1, for the general public.”
Annex XVII entry 79 para 2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitPFHxA and its salts as defined in European Union
Limit 25 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA and its salts, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 2 does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 October 2027.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 2, that paragraph shall not apply to articles which were placed on the market before 10 October 2027.”
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- Applies when
- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
- Effective
Takes effect 10 Oct 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2027
Entry 79 para 2: from 10 October 2027, textiles, leather, furs and hides other than clothing and related accessories, for the general public. Aprons and oven mitts are left out because they may be clothing or related accessories (para 1(a), from 10 October 2026; AMBIGUITIES). Upholstered seating is included for its textile or leather covers.
- Source
“Shall not, from 10 October 2027 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in textiles, leather, furs and hides, other than in clothing and related accessories referred to in paragraph 1, for the general public.”
Annex XVII entry 79 para 2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- BanPolybromobiphenyls (PBB) (CAS 59536-65-1)
Banned
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- Applies when
- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
- Source
“8. Polybromobiphenyls; Polybrominatedbiphenyls (PBB) CAS No 59536-65-1 1. Shall not be used in textile articles, such as garments, undergarments and linen, intended to come into contact with the skin.”
Annex XVII entry 8 paras 1-2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- BanTris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate (CAS 126-72-7)
Banned
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- Applies when
- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
- Source
“4. Tris (2,3 dibromopropyl) phosphate CAS No 126-72-7 1. Shall not be used in textile articles, such as garments, undergarments and linen, intended to come into contact with the skin.”
Annex XVII entry 4 paras 1-2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- BanTris(aziridinyl)phosphinoxide (CAS 545-55-1)
Banned
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- Applies when
- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
- Source
“7. Tris(aziridinyl)phosphinoxide CAS No 545-55-1 EC No 208-892-5 1. Shall not be used in textile articles, such as garments, undergarments and linen, intended to come into contact with the skin.”
Annex XVII entry 7 paras 1-2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitAromatic amines released by azo dyes as defined in European Union
Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis)
amine released by reductive cleavage of azo groups, in the article or dyed parts; test methods in Appendix 10
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- Applies when
- Material: Natural textile or Synthetic textile or Leather
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
- Source
“Azodyes which, by reductive cleavage of one or more azo groups, may release one or more of the aromatic amines listed in Appendix 8, in detectable concentrations, i.e. above 30 mg/kg (0,003 % by weight) in the articles or in the dyed parts thereof”
Annex XVII entry 43 paras 1-2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitFormaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
Limit 0.062 mg/m³ (emission basis)
test chamber conditions of Appendix 14; furniture and wood-based articles
Exemptions (3)
Not applicable to articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(i) articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 exclusion (i) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Not applicable to articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies.
“(e) articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies;”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 exclusion (e) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Not applicable to second-hand articles.
“(j) second-hand articles.”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 exclusion (j) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
- Effective
In force since 7 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 7 Aug 2026
Entry 77 para 1: shall not be placed on the market in articles after 6 August 2026, so the first covered date is 2026-08-07. Covers formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances; test conditions in Appendix 14. Exclusions (food-contact articles, articles under entry 72, second-hand articles) are listed as exemptions; the product types covered are not food-contact types, so no food-contact condition is applied.
- Source
“after 6 August 2026, if, under the test conditions specified in Appendix 14, the concentration of formaldehyde released from those articles exceeds: (a) 0,062 mg/m3 for furniture and wood-based articles; (b) 0,080 mg/m3 for articles other than furniture and wood-based articles.”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitFormaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
Limit 0.08 mg/m³ (emission basis)
test chamber conditions of Appendix 14; articles other than furniture and wood-based articles
Exemptions (3)
Not applicable to articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(i) articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 exclusion (i) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Not applicable to articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies.
“(e) articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies;”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 exclusion (e) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Not applicable to second-hand articles.
“(j) second-hand articles.”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 exclusion (j) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
- Effective
In force since 7 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 7 Aug 2026
Entry 77 para 1: shall not be placed on the market in articles after 6 August 2026, so the first covered date is 2026-08-07. Covers formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances; test conditions in Appendix 14. Exclusions (food-contact articles, articles under entry 72, second-hand articles) are listed as exemptions; the product types covered are not food-contact types, so no food-contact condition is applied.
- Source
“after 6 August 2026, if, under the test conditions specified in Appendix 14, the concentration of formaldehyde released from those articles exceeds: (a) 0,062 mg/m3 for furniture and wood-based articles; (b) 0,080 mg/m3 for articles other than furniture and wood-based articles.”
Annex XVII entry 77 para 1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitDibutyltin compounds (as dibutyltin dichloride)
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
equivalent of % by weight of tin in the mixture or article, or part thereof, supplied to the general public
Exemptions (1)
Materials and articles regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“By way of derogation, points (a) and (b) shall not apply to materials and articles regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.”
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- Applies when
- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
- Effective
In force since 2 Jan 2012
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2012
Entry 20 para 5: shall not be used after 1 January 2012 in mixtures and articles for supply to the general public; first covered date 2012-01-02. Articles already in use in the Community before that date are excepted (para 5(b)); the derogations to 1 January 2015 (5(c)) have expired. Food-contact articles under Regulation 1935/2004 are exempt (5(d)), applied to products that are not for food contact.
- Source
“Dibutyltin (DBT) compounds shall not be used after 1 January 2012 in mixtures and articles for supply to the general public where the concentration in the mixture or the article, or part thereof, is greater than the equivalent of 0,1 % by weight of tin.”
Annex XVII entry 20 para 5(a)-(b) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitPhthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP as defined in European Union
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
individually or in any combination, % by weight of the plasticised material in the article
Exemptions (2)
Food contact materials within Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 or (EU) No 10/2011.
“materials and articles intended to come into contact with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 or Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011”
Entry 51 para 4(f) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Articles placed on the market before 7 July 2020.
“(d) articles placed on the market before 7 July 2020;”
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- Applies when
- Not a food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
- Effective
In force since 8 Jul 2020
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Jul 2020
Entry 51 para 3: shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020, so the first covered date is 2020-07-08. Food-contact materials are outside para 3 (para 4(f)); the exemption is applied to products that are not for food contact. Toys and childcare articles (paras 1-2) are outside para 3 (para 4(j)); children's tableware is food contact and is covered by the childcare rule.
- Source
“Shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020 in articles, individually or in any combination of the phthalates listed in column 1 of this entry, in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material in the article.”
Annex XVII entry 51 para 3 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 13
13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex XVII restrictions
Limit 75 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
- Arsenic (measured as As2O3) (CAS 7440-38-2)
- Benzene (CAS 71-43-2)
- Cadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
- Chromium VI compounds
- Dimethylfumarate (DMF) (CAS 624-49-7)
- Dioctyltin (DOT) compounds
- Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)
- Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE)
- Eight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as defined in European Union
- Substances related to C9–C14 PFCAs as defined in European Union
- C9–C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) as defined in European Union
- Tri-substituted organostannic compounds (e.g. TBT, TPT)
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
Dates run from 1 Jun 2009 to 25 Feb 2023
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
“Formaldehyde 605-001-00-5 50-00-0 200-001-8 75 mg/kg”
Annex XVII entry 72 Appendix 12 (formaldehyde) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitDiisobutyl phthalate (CAS 84-69-5)
Limit 0.1 % by weight (content basis)
of the plasticised material; individually or in combination with DEHP, DBP and BBP; toys and childcare articles
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- Applies when
- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
- Effective
In force since 8 Jul 2020
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Jul 2020
Entry 51 para 2, second subparagraph: DIBP shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020 in toys or childcare articles, alone or in combination with DEHP, DBP and BBP; first covered date 2020-07-08. Childcare article (para 5(c)) includes products for the feeding of children. DEHP, DBP and BBP in childcare articles (para 2, first subparagraph) carry no date in the entry text and are not part of this rule.
- Source
“In addition, DIBP shall not be placed on the market after 7 July 2020 in toys or childcare articles, individually or in any combination with the first three phthalates listed in column 1 of this entry, in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material.”
Annex XVII entry 51 para 2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitPhthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP as defined in European Union
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
individually or in any combination of the phthalates in column 1 (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP), % by weight of the plasticised material, in toys and childcare articles (childcare article = product intended to facilitate sleep, relaxation, hygiene, the feeding of children or sucking on the part of children)
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- Applies when
- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
- Effective
In force since 8 Jul 2020
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 8 Jul 2020
Paragraphs 1-2 apply to toys and childcare articles; the para 4(f) food-contact exemption applies only to para 3. The original application date (Directive 2005/84/EC) is not in the published text; 2020-07-08 is the day after the 7 July 2020 date the text gives for DIBP in para 2.
- Source
“Shall not be used as substances or in mixtures, individually or in any combination of the phthalates listed in column 1 of this entry”
Annex XVII entry 51 paras 1-2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitPhthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP as defined in European Union
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
greater than 0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children
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- Applies when
- Children's product
Depends on: whether it is a children's product
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2009
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2009
Annex XVII applies from 1 June 2009 (Art. 141(4)); the entry text gives no later application date.
- Source
“Shall not be used as substances or in mixtures, in concentrations greater than 0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material, in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children.”
Annex XVII entry 52 paras 1-2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
expressed as Cd metal, % by weight of the plastic material (PVC, PUR, LDPE, CA, CAB, epoxy, MF, UF, UP, PET, PBT, polystyrene, AMMA, VPE, HIPS, PP)
Exemptions (1)
Articles coloured with cadmium-containing mixtures for safety reasons.
“By way of derogation, paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to articles coloured with mixtures containing cadmium for safety reasons.”
Entry 23 para 3 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Material: PVC or Polyethylene (PE) or PET or Polystyrene (PS) or Polypropylene (PP) or Acrylic (PMMA) or Melamine resin or Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or Fluoropolymer (PTFE, PFA, FEP) or Other plastic (not listed)
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 10 Dec 2011
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Dec 2011
Entry 23 para 1, second subparagraph: the 0,01 % limit does not apply to articles placed on the market before 10 December 2011, so it applies to articles placed on the market from that date. Listed plastics mapped to material codes: PVC, LDPE and VPE (treated as polyethylene; HDPE is not listed but cannot be separated), PET, polystyrene (general-purpose and high-impact), PP, AMMA (acrylic), MF (melamine), and PUR, CA, CAB, epoxy, UF, UP, PBT (other plastics).
- Source
“Mixtures and articles produced from plastic material as listed above shall not be placed on the market if the concentration of cadmium (expressed as Cd metal) is equal to or greater than 0,01 % by weight of the plastic material.”
Annex XVII entry 23 para 1 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitChromium VI compounds
Limit 3 mg/kg (content basis)
total dry weight of the leather or leather part (0,0003 % by weight)
Exemptions (1)
Second-hand articles in end-use in the Union before 1 May 2015.
“Paragraphs 5 and 6 shall not apply to the placing on the market of second-hand articles which were in end-use in the Union before 1 May 2015.”
Entry 47 para 7 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Material: Leather
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 1 May 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 May 2015
The law text excepts second-hand articles in end-use in the Union before 1 May 2015 (para 7); 1 May 2015 is used as the start of the first-hand restriction.
- Source
“Leather articles coming into contact with the skin shall not be placed on the market where they contain chromium VI in concentrations equal to or greater than 3 mg/kg (0,0003 % by weight) of the total dry weight of the leather.”
Annex XVII entry 47 paras 5-6 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.05 % (content basis)
lead (as metal) in articles supplied to the general public or accessible parts that may be placed in the mouth by children; not applicable if lead release does not exceed 0,05 µg/cm2 per hour (and, for coated articles, for two years of use)
Exemptions (4)
Articles within Directive 94/62/EC or Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(k) articles within the scope of: (i) Directive 94/62/EC; (ii) Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Entry 63 para 8(k) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Brass alloy parts with up to 0,5 % lead by weight.
“(g) articles and parts of articles comprising brass alloys, if the concentration of lead (expressed as metal) in the brass alloy does not exceed 0,5 % by weight;”
Entry 63 para 8(g) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Crystal glass as defined in Directive 69/493/EEC categories 1-4.
“(b) crystal glass as defined in Annex I (categories 1, 2, 3 and 4) to Directive 69/493/EEC;”
Entry 63 para 8(b) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Enamels.
“(d) enamels, defined as vitrifiable mixtures resulting from the fusion, vitrification or sintering of mineral melted at a temperature of at least 500 °C;”
Entry 63 para 8(d) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Not a food-contact product
- Can be put in the mouth by children
Depends on: whether the product touches food, mouthable by children
- Effective
In force since 1 Jun 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jun 2016
Entry 63 para 10: para 7 does not apply to articles first placed on the market before 1 June 2016. Scope uses whether children can put the article in the mouth (article or accessible part smaller than 5 cm in one dimension, or with a detachable or protruding part of that size, para 7).
- Source
“Shall not be placed on the market or used in articles supplied to the general public, if the concentration of lead (expressed as metal) in those articles or accessible parts thereof is equal to or greater than 0,05 % by weight”
Annex XVII entry 63 para 7 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
% by weight of the PVC material, articles made from PVC polymers or copolymers
Exemptions (2)
Articles within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
“(c) articles within the scope of: (i) Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004;”
Entry 63 para 19(c) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024.
“20. By way of derogation, paragraph 15 shall not apply to PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024.”
Entry 63 para 20 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Not a food-contact product
- Material: PVC
Depends on: whether the product touches food, materials
- Effective
In force since 29 Nov 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Nov 2024
Paragraph 15 applies with effect from 29 November 2024 (para 16); PVC articles placed on the market until 28 November 2024 are excepted (para 20).
- Source
“Shall not be placed on the market or used in articles produced from polymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride (‘PVC’), if the concentration of lead is equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the PVC material.”
Annex XVII entry 63 para 15 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as defined in European Union
Limit 0.5 mg/kg (content basis)
each listed PAH, in rubber or plastic components of toys and childcare articles in contact with skin or oral cavity (0,00005 % by weight of the component)
Exemptions (1)
Paragraphs 5 and 6 do not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015.
“By way of derogation from paragraphs 5 and 6, these paragraphs shall not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015.”
Entry 50 para 7 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Children's product
- Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Rubber or Silicone
Depends on: whether it is a children's product, materials
- Effective
In force since 27 Dec 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 27 Dec 2015
Entry 50 para 7: para 6 does not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015. Childcare articles are not defined in entry 50; the entry 51 definition (feeding of children) is used for children's tableware. Silicone included as rubber (judgement).
- Source
“Toys, including activity toys, and childcare articles, shall not be placed on the market, if any of their rubber or plastic components that come into direct as well as prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with the human skin or the oral cavity, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, contain more than 0,5 mg/kg”
Annex XVII entry 50 para 6 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as defined in European Union
Limit 1 mg/kg (content basis)
each listed PAH, in rubber or plastic components in direct and prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with skin or oral cavity (0,0001 % by weight of the component)
Exemptions (1)
Paragraphs 5 and 6 do not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015.
“By way of derogation from paragraphs 5 and 6, these paragraphs shall not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015.”
Entry 50 para 7 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Material: Plastic (type not stated) or Rubber or Silicone
Depends on: materials
- Effective
In force since 27 Dec 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 27 Dec 2015
Entry 50 para 7: paras 5 and 6 do not apply to articles placed on the market for the first time before 27 December 2015, so the limit applies from 27 December 2015. Para 5 names household utensils and covers any article with rubber or plastic components in direct and prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with skin or oral cavity; encoded for utensils, dinnerware and drinkware only. Silicone included as rubber (entry 51 para 5(a) treats silicone rubber as a rubber material).
- Source
“Articles shall not be placed on the market for supply to the general public, if any of their rubber or plastic components that come into direct as well as prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with the human skin or the oral cavity, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, contain more than 1 mg/kg (0,0001 % by weight of this component) of any of the listed PAHs.”
Annex XVII entry 50 para 5 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitSubstances related to PFHxA as defined in European Union
Limit 1000 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 1 does not apply to articles and mixtures placed on the market before 10 October 2026.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 1, that paragraph shall not apply to articles and mixtures which were placed on the market before 10 October 2026.”
Entry 79 para 7 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
- Effective
In force since 10 Oct 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2026
Entry 79 para 1(c): from 10 October 2026, paper and cardboard used as food contact materials within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; para 7 excepts articles and mixtures placed on the market before that date. Moulded fibre is treated as paper and board (AMBIGUITIES).
- Source
“Shall not, from 10 October 2026 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in the following:”
Annex XVII entry 79 para 1(c) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
- LimitPFHxA and its salts as defined in European Union
Limit 25 ppb (content basis)
sum of PFHxA and its salts, measured in homogeneous material; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (1)
Paragraph 1 does not apply to articles and mixtures placed on the market before 10 October 2026.
“By way of derogation from paragraph 1, that paragraph shall not apply to articles and mixtures which were placed on the market before 10 October 2026.”
Entry 79 para 7 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Food-contact product
Depends on: whether the product touches food
- Effective
In force since 10 Oct 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 10 Oct 2026
Entry 79 para 1(c): from 10 October 2026, paper and cardboard used as food contact materials within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; para 7 excepts articles and mixtures placed on the market before that date. Moulded fibre is treated as paper and board (AMBIGUITIES).
- Source
“Shall not, from 10 October 2026 be placed on the market, or used, in a concentration equal to or greater than 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1 000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material, in the following:”
Annex XVII entry 79 para 1(c) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
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- ECHA CHEM substance API: sample record for CAS 80-05-7 (bisphenol A)(opens in a new tab)ECHA · Register (JSON)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 batteries and waste batteries, consolidated 2026-08-13 (CELEX 02023R1542-20260813)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Directive 2006/66/EC batteries and accumulators, last consolidation 2018-07-04 (CELEX 02006L0066-20180704)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Council Directive 84/500/EEC ceramic articles in contact with food (and 2025 revision, if adopted)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Directive (EU) 2022/2380 amending Directive 2014/53/EU (common charger for radio equipment), base OJ text(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: staticLast checked: Checked
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- Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 Cyber Resilience Act, consolidated 2024-11-20 (CELEX 02024R2847-20241120)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2021 electronic displays (ecodesign), consolidated 2021-05-01 (CELEX 02019R2021-20210501)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) 2025/2052 ecodesign requirements for external power supplies, wireless chargers, battery chargers and USB Type-C cables (repeals 2019/1782 from 2028-12-14), original OJ text(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Directive 2009/125/EC ecodesign framework for energy-related products, consolidated 2012-12-04 (CELEX 02009L0125-20121204)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2020 light sources and separate control gears (ecodesign), consolidated 2021-09-01 (CELEX 02019R2020-20210901)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) 2019/1782 external power supplies (ecodesign), base OJ text(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826 standby, off mode and networked standby (ecodesign), consolidated 2025-11-24 (CELEX 02023R0826-20251124)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC) consolidated 2026-05-30 (CELEX 02014L0030-20260530)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2013 energy labelling of electronic displays, consolidated 2021-05-01 (CELEX 02019R2013-20210501)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2015 energy labelling of light sources, consolidated 2023-09-30 (CELEX 02019R2015-20230930)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) 2023/988 General Product Safety Regulation(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 L-category vehicles, consolidated 2026-08-02 (CELEX 02013R0168-20260802)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) consolidated 2026-05-30 (CELEX 02014L0035-20260530)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) 2025/40 PPWR (Article 5 PFAS in food-contact packaging)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- REACH Annex XVII restrictions list(opens in a new tab)ECHA / European Commission · Official list (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- REACH candidate list (SVHC)(opens in a new tab)ECHA · Official list (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Not checked yet
- Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment) consolidated 2026-05-30 (CELEX 02014L0053-20260530)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 (RED Art. 3(3)(d),(e),(f) cybersecurity), consolidated 2023-10-27 (CELEX 02022R0030-20231027)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 plastic materials and articles (Union list, Annex I)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, consolidated version 2025-04-01 (CELEX 02011R1169-20250401), with Annexes I-XV(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, consolidated version 2026-05-18 (CELEX 02009R1223-20260518), with Annexes I-X(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Statute (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives, consolidated version 2026-08-18 (CELEX 02008R1333-20260818), with Annexes I-V(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, consolidated version 2026-01-01 (CELEX 02002R0178-20260101)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (OJ L 188, 27.7.2023, p. 1)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: staticLast checked: Checked
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, consolidated version 2026-08-19 (CELEX 02023R0915-20260819), with Annexes I-II(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 (bisphenols in food-contact materials)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) consolidated 2026-07-01 (CELEX 02011L0065-20260701), with Annexes I-IV (Annex II substances; Annex III and IV exemptions with expiry dates)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/232 amending RoHS Annex III (exemptions), base OJ text(opens in a new tab)European Commission (Publications Office, CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) weekly report list and details (XML)(opens in a new tab)European Commission · Enforcement feed (XML)Updates: weeklyLast checked: Checked · 5 versions kept
- Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) consolidated 2024-04-08 (CELEX 02012L0019-20240408), with Annexes I-IX(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
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