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Name: European Union: consumer product rules
Creator: ClaraDB
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Keywords: European Union

We track 6,679 rules from 28 laws and lists for consumer goods here, and 12 changes starting in the next 24 months. Type your product to see which apply.

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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)1 Jan 2027Ban + more
Restricts 2 substancesGlycidol and 1 moreRegulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food1 Jan 2027Limit
Battery passport15 requirements, including QR codeRegulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries18 Feb 2027Ban + more
Limits household and office equipment standby2 rules starting the same dayCommission Regulation (EU) 2023/826 laying down ecodesign requirements for off mode, standby mode9 May 2027Limit

All 12 upcoming changes in the European Union

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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 sources1 Jan 20257 areas read · 7 not read yet

Sources read

food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004)
plastic food-contact materials (Reg. 10/2011)
bisphenols ban (Reg. 2024/3190)
ceramics lead/cadmium (Dir. 84/500)
PFAS in food-contact packaging (PPWR 2025/40)
REACH Annex XVII restrictions affecting home goods
General Product Safety Regulation (2023/988)

Not read yet

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 sources18 May 20266 areas read · 6 not read yet

Sources read

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

Not read yet

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 sources19 Aug 20264 areas read · 10 not read yet

Food regulations in their consolidated versions of 18 and 19 Aug 2026 and 1 Jan 2026.

Sources read

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)

Not read yet

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 sources1 Jul 20268 areas read · 7 not read yet

Sources read

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

Not read yet

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 sources13 Aug 20264 areas read · 4 not read yet

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as consolidated on 13 Aug 2026.

Sources read

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)

Not read yet

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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Bans1,811
Testing and certification1,215
Labels (selected; choose again to show all)423

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423 of 6,679 rules match the type labels. Open a law to read its rules.

All423 Home and kitchen12 Cosmetics254 Food65 Electronics37 Batteries55

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Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI254 rules11 Jul 2013

Requirement

Applies when

Effective

Source

Label

Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.

Label required

For (r): Keep powder away from children’s nose and mouth

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.

Not applied as a spray

Depends on: sprayable

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).

“For (r): Keep powder away from children’s nose and mouth”

Annex III entry 381 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

Triclosan (5-Chloro-2- (2,4- dichlorophenoxy) phenol; CAS 3380-34-5)

Label required

For toothpaste containing Triclosan the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 3 years of age’.

Not applied as a spray

Depends on: sprayable

In force since 1 Jan 2025

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2025

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-01-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

“For toothpaste containing Triclosan the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 3 years of age’.”

Annex V entry 25 (wording) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label x 125

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

Label required

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The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.

Every product in the category

Dates run from 11 Jul 2013 to 1 Aug 2026

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Benzyl Alcohol (CAS 100-51-6)

“For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.”

Annex III entry 45 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label x 64

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

Label required

Show targets (40 of 64)

The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.

Type of hair dye: Oxidative

Depends on: hair dye type

18 May 2026

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Hydroxyethyl-2-Nitro-p-Toluidine (2-(4-Methyl-2-nitroanilino)ethanol; CAS 100418-33-5)

“(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.”

Annex III entry 221 (wording) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label x 23

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

Label required

Show targets (23 of 23)

Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums

Depends on: body area

Dates run from 11 Jul 2013 to 1 Aug 2026

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Sodium Monofluorophosphate (Disodium fluorophosphate; CAS 10163-15-2)

“Contains sodium monofluorophosphate. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. ‘for adult use only’) the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing.”

Annex III entry 27 (wording) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label x 17

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

Label required

Show targets (17 of 17)

Type of hair dye: Non-oxidative (semi-permanent or temporary)

Depends on: hair dye type

18 May 2026

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: HC Violet No 2 (1-Propanol, 3-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-nitrophenyl]amino]; CAS 104226-19-9)

“— Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg /kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers”

Annex III entry 224 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label x 12

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

Label required

Show targets (12 of 12)

For professional use only

Depends on: professional use

18 May 2026

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: p-Phenylenediamine (p-Phenylenediamine and its salts; CAS 106-50-3)

“To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘For professional use only. This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.”

Annex III entry 8b (wording) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

Benzophenone-3 (2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone; CAS 131-57-7)

Label required

For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (1)

Applied to: Lips or Face or Hands or Body

Depends on: body area

In force since 29 Jan 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jan 2023

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2023-01-29. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

“For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (1)”

Annex VI entry 4 (wording) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

Strontium peroxide (CAS 1314-18-7)

Label required

Avoid contact with eyes Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them For professional use only Wear suitable gloves

Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.

“Avoid contact with eyes Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them For professional use only Wear suitable gloves”

Annex III entry 64 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane (CAS 30007-47-7)

Label required

Avoid formation of nitrosamines

Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

“Avoid formation of nitrosamines”

Annex V entry 20 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

Benzalkonium bromide (Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate; CAS 91080-29-4)

Label required

Avoid contact with eyes

Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

“Avoid contact with eyes”

Annex III entry 65 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

Talc (Talc: Hydrated magnesium silicate; CAS 14807-96-6)

Label required

(a) Keep powder away from children's nose and mouth

Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

“(a) Keep powder away from children's nose and mouth”

Annex III entry 59 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

Thimerosal (Thiomersal; CAS 54-64-8)

Label required

Contains Thiomersal

Applied to: Eye area

Depends on: body area

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

“Contains Thiomersal”

Annex V entry 16 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

Phenyl Mercuric Acetate (Phenylmercuric salts (including borate); CAS 62-38-4)

Label required

Contains Phenylmercuric compounds

Applied to: Eye area

Depends on: body area

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

“Contains Phenylmercuric compounds”

Annex V entry 17 (wording) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

Thioglycolic acid (Thioglycolic acid and its salts; CAS 68-11-1)

Label required

Conditions of use: (a) (b) (c) (d) Avoid contact with eyes Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. (a) (c) (d) Wear suitable gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i) (b) (c) Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions Keep out of reach of children (a)(ii) (d) For professional use only Contains thioglycolate Follow the instructions

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

For professional use only: yes or no

Depends on: professional use

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M9; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“Conditions of use: (a) (b) (c) (d) Avoid contact with eyes Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. (a) (c) (d) Wear suitable gloves Warnings to be printed on the label: (a)(i)”

Annex III entry 2a (wording) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

Salicylic acid (Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; CAS 69-72-7)

Label required

(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (10)

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

Rinse-off product
Applied to: Body

Depends on: rinse off, body area

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M40; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“(a) (b) (c) Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (10)”

Annex III entry 98 (wording) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

Butylparaben propylparaben sodium propylparaben sodium butylparaben potassium butylparaben potassium propylparaben (CAS 94-26-8)

Label required

For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: ‘Do not use on the nappy area’

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

Leave-on product
Intended for children under 3

Depends on: rinse off, intended for children under 3

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M8; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: ‘Do not use on the nappy area’”

Annex V entry 12a (wording) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

Label

Mandatory label element: nominal content

Label required

Nominal content at the time of packaging by weight or volume

Exemptions (1)

Free samples and single-application packs; pre-packages normally sold as a number of items where the number appears on the packaging or is easy to see from outside

“free samples and single-application packs”

Art. 19(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (consolidated 2026-05-18)(opens in a new tab)

Net content at least 5 mL

Depends on: net content ml

In force since 11 Jul 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013

Art. 40(2): the Regulation applies from 11 July 2013; this article is not among the exceptions listed there (Art. 15(1)-(2), 14/31/32 as needed for Art. 15, and the second subparagraph of Art. 16(3)).

“the nominal content at the time of packaging, given by weight or by volume, except in the case of packaging containing less than five grams or five millilitres, free samples and single-application packs”

Art. 19(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (consolidated 2026-05-18)(opens in a new tab)