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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)
- 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
Industries
Coverage
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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Art. 14(4)
Label required
crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (Annex IX), preferably per EN 50419:2022; on packaging, instructions and warranty where size or function requires
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“Member States shall ensure that producers appropriately mark – preferably in accordance with the European standard EN 50419:2022 – EEE placed on the market with the symbol shown in Annex IX.”
Art. 14(4)
Label required
crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (Annex IX), preferably per EN 50419:2022; on packaging, instructions and warranty where size or function requires
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“Member States shall ensure that producers appropriately mark – preferably in accordance with the European standard EN 50419:2022 – EEE placed on the market with the symbol shown in Annex IX.”
Art. 15(2)
Label required
mark showing the EEE was placed on the market after 13 August 2005 (EN 50419:2022 preferred)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“Member States shall ensure that a mark on the EEE specifies that the latter was placed on the market after 13 August 2005.”
Art. 15(2)
Label required
mark showing the EEE was placed on the market after 13 August 2005 (EN 50419:2022 preferred)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“Member States shall ensure that a mark on the EEE specifies that the latter was placed on the market after 13 August 2005.”
Art. 14(4)
Label required
crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (Annex IX), preferably per EN 50419:2022; on packaging, instructions and warranty where size or function requires
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“Member States shall ensure that producers appropriately mark – preferably in accordance with the European standard EN 50419:2022 – EEE placed on the market with the symbol shown in Annex IX.”
Art. 15(2)
Label required
mark showing the EEE was placed on the market after 13 August 2005 (EN 50419:2022 preferred)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“Member States shall ensure that a mark on the EEE specifies that the latter was placed on the market after 13 August 2005.”
Art. 15(1)
Disclosure to authority
In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrad
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrade, refurbishment and recycling, Member States”
Art. 15(1)
Disclosure to authority
In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrad
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrade, refurbishment and recycling, Member States”
Art. 15(1)
Disclosure to authority
In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrad
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrade, refurbishment and recycling, Member States”
Art. 16(1)
Registration required
WEEE producer register of the Member State the distance seller sells to, through an authorised representative if not registered there
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 15 Aug 2018
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Aug 2018
Open scope applies from 15 August 2018 (Art. 2(1)(b)). The Annex I categories were covered earlier from 13 August 2012 (Art. 2(1)(a)) and the Member State transposition deadline was 14 February 2014 (Art. 24(1)); neither is used because the product types are not mapped to Annex I categories.
“Producers supplying EEE by means of distance communication as defined in Article 3(1)(f)(iv) shall be registered in the Member State that they sell to.”
Art. 16(2)(a)
Registration required
National producer register of each Member State where EEE is sold (Annex X part A and B information); distance sellers register in the Member State of sale via an authorised representative
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“each producer, or each authorised representative where appointed under Article 17, is registered as required and has the possibility of entering online in their national”
Art. 16(2)(a)
Registration required
National producer register of each Member State where EEE is sold (Annex X part A and B information); distance sellers register in the Member State of sale via an authorised representative
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“each producer, or each authorised representative where appointed under Article 17, is registered as required and has the possibility of entering online in their national”
Art. 16(2)(a)
Registration required
National producer register of each Member State where EEE is sold (Annex X part A and B information); distance sellers register in the Member State of sale via an authorised representative
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
“each producer, or each authorised representative where appointed under Article 17, is registered as required and has the possibility of entering online in their national”
Article 17(2)
Registration required
Authorised representative appointed by written mandate in each Member State of sale where the producer is not established
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Sold online to consumers
Depends on: economic operator role, sold online to consumers
In force since 15 Aug 2018
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Aug 2018
See the published text.
“which sells EEE to another Member State in which it is not established, appoints an authorised representative in that Member State as the person respo”
EEE producer reporting of quantities placed on market
Notification to national WEEE producer register
quantity of EEE placed on the national market by category and weight (Annex X Part B)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Every product in the category
In force since 15 Aug 2018
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Aug 2018
Open scope applies from 15 August 2018 (Art. 2(1)(b)). The Annex I categories were covered earlier from 13 August 2012 (Art. 2(1)(a)) and the Member State transposition deadline was 14 February 2014 (Art. 24(1)); neither is used because the product types are not mapped to Annex I categories.
“Quantity of EEE placed on the national market, by weight”
EEE information for private-household users
Disclosure to consumer
not to dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste; return and collection systems; role in re-use and recycling; effects of hazardous substances; meaning of the Annex IX symbol
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Every product in the category
In force since 15 Aug 2018
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Aug 2018
Open scope applies from 15 August 2018 (Art. 2(1)(b)). The Annex I categories were covered earlier from 13 August 2012 (Art. 2(1)(a)) and the Member State transposition deadline was 14 February 2014 (Art. 24(1)); neither is used because the product types are not mapped to Annex I categories.
“Member States shall ensure that users of EEE in private households are given the necessary information about”
- Label
Art. 14(4)
Label required
crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (Annex IX), preferably per EN 50419:2022; on packaging, instructions and warranty where size or function requires
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“Member States shall ensure that producers appropriately mark – preferably in accordance with the European standard EN 50419:2022 – EEE placed on the market with the symbol shown in Annex IX.”
Art. 14(4) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 14(4)
Label required
crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (Annex IX), preferably per EN 50419:2022; on packaging, instructions and warranty where size or function requires
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“Member States shall ensure that producers appropriately mark – preferably in accordance with the European standard EN 50419:2022 – EEE placed on the market with the symbol shown in Annex IX.”
Art. 14(4) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 15(2)
Label required
mark showing the EEE was placed on the market after 13 August 2005 (EN 50419:2022 preferred)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“Member States shall ensure that a mark on the EEE specifies that the latter was placed on the market after 13 August 2005.”
Art. 15(2) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 15(2)
Label required
mark showing the EEE was placed on the market after 13 August 2005 (EN 50419:2022 preferred)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“Member States shall ensure that a mark on the EEE specifies that the latter was placed on the market after 13 August 2005.”
Art. 15(2) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 14(4)
Label required
crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (Annex IX), preferably per EN 50419:2022; on packaging, instructions and warranty where size or function requires
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“Member States shall ensure that producers appropriately mark – preferably in accordance with the European standard EN 50419:2022 – EEE placed on the market with the symbol shown in Annex IX.”
Art. 14(4) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Art. 15(2)
Label required
mark showing the EEE was placed on the market after 13 August 2005 (EN 50419:2022 preferred)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“Member States shall ensure that a mark on the EEE specifies that the latter was placed on the market after 13 August 2005.”
Art. 15(2) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Art. 15(1)
Disclosure to authority
In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrad
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrade, refurbishment and recycling, Member States”
Art. 15(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Art. 15(1)
Disclosure to authority
In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrad
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrade, refurbishment and recycling, Member States”
Art. 15(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Art. 15(1)
Disclosure to authority
In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrad
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“In order to facilitate the preparation for re-use and the correct and environmentally sound treatment of WEEE, including maintenance, upgrade, refurbishment and recycling, Member States”
Art. 15(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Registration
Art. 16(1)
Registration required
WEEE producer register of the Member State the distance seller sells to, through an authorised representative if not registered there
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 15 Aug 2018
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Aug 2018
Open scope applies from 15 August 2018 (Art. 2(1)(b)). The Annex I categories were covered earlier from 13 August 2012 (Art. 2(1)(a)) and the Member State transposition deadline was 14 February 2014 (Art. 24(1)); neither is used because the product types are not mapped to Annex I categories.
- Source
“Producers supplying EEE by means of distance communication as defined in Article 3(1)(f)(iv) shall be registered in the Member State that they sell to.”
Art. 16(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Registration
Art. 16(2)(a)
Registration required
National producer register of each Member State where EEE is sold (Annex X part A and B information); distance sellers register in the Member State of sale via an authorised representative
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“each producer, or each authorised representative where appointed under Article 17, is registered as required and has the possibility of entering online in their national”
Art. 16(2)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Registration
Art. 16(2)(a)
Registration required
National producer register of each Member State where EEE is sold (Annex X part A and B information); distance sellers register in the Member State of sale via an authorised representative
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“each producer, or each authorised representative where appointed under Article 17, is registered as required and has the possibility of entering online in their national”
Art. 16(2)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Registration
Art. 16(2)(a)
Registration required
National producer register of each Member State where EEE is sold (Annex X part A and B information); distance sellers register in the Member State of sale via an authorised representative
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force since 15 Feb 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Feb 2014
Stated: Directive 2002/96/EC "is repealed with effect from 15 February 2014" (Art. 25); this Directive applies from that date.
- Source
“each producer, or each authorised representative where appointed under Article 17, is registered as required and has the possibility of entering online in their national”
Art. 16(2)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Registration
Article 17(2)
Registration required
Authorised representative appointed by written mandate in each Member State of sale where the producer is not established
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Sold online to consumers
Depends on: economic operator role, sold online to consumers
- Effective
In force since 15 Aug 2018
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Aug 2018
See the published text.
- Source
“which sells EEE to another Member State in which it is not established, appoints an authorised representative in that Member State as the person respo”
Article 17(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Notification
EEE producer reporting of quantities placed on market
Notification to national WEEE producer register
quantity of EEE placed on the national market by category and weight (Annex X Part B)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 15 Aug 2018
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Aug 2018
Open scope applies from 15 August 2018 (Art. 2(1)(b)). The Annex I categories were covered earlier from 13 August 2012 (Art. 2(1)(a)) and the Member State transposition deadline was 14 February 2014 (Art. 24(1)); neither is used because the product types are not mapped to Annex I categories.
- Source
“Quantity of EEE placed on the national market, by weight”
Annex X Part B (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
EEE information for private-household users
Disclosure to consumer
not to dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste; return and collection systems; role in re-use and recycling; effects of hazardous substances; meaning of the Annex IX symbol
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 8 Apr 2024. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02012L0019-20240408 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 15 Aug 2018
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 15 Aug 2018
Open scope applies from 15 August 2018 (Art. 2(1)(b)). The Annex I categories were covered earlier from 13 August 2012 (Art. 2(1)(a)) and the Member State transposition deadline was 14 February 2014 (Art. 24(1)); neither is used because the product types are not mapped to Annex I categories.
- Source
“Member States shall ensure that users of EEE in private households are given the necessary information about”
Art. 14(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2012/19/EU(opens in a new tab)
Categories
Categories with rules
The product categories with the most rules here, sub-categories included.
Smaller groups, fewer than 164 rules each
Sources
Sources
Where the rules come from, and when we last checked each source.
- 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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