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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 sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20251 area read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • retained food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004 as retained)
Not read yet
  • GB plastic food-contact rules (retained Reg. 10/2011)
  • GB ceramics rules
  • UK REACH restrictions
  • General Product Safety Regulations 2005
  • Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988
  • PSTI
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 19 Aug 20263 areas read · 3 not read yet
Sources read
  • retained and amended Reg. 1223/2009 Annexes II to VI and Art. 19 (legislation.gov.uk)
  • retained Reg. 1223/2009 Arts. 4 to 13: UK Responsible Person, safety assessment and safety report, product information file, SCPN notification (legislation.gov.uk)
  • Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1478): labelling language
Not read yet
  • Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 offences, penalties and enforcement powers
  • differences between GB and Northern Ireland
  • packaging rules, and the SPF and UVA testing approach for sunscreen claims (Recommendation 2006/647/EC)
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 13 Nov 20255 areas read · 9 not read yet

Great Britain food law as revised on legislation.gov.uk up to 13 Nov 2025.

Sources read
  • retained Reg. 1169/2011
  • Reg. 1333/2008 and Reg. 178/2002 as amended for Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk)
  • Food Information Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/1855)
  • contaminants as retained Reg. 1881/2006
  • GB food additive list (retained Reg. 1333/2008 Annex II as in force on 2024-06-28, the terms the FSA register preserves)
Not read yet
  • GB food additive list changes after 2024-06-28 (Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation from 1 April 2025 by S.I. 2025/361; the FSA Register of Food Additive Authorisations holds later changes, for example the February 2026 steviol glycoside conditions E 960a-c)
  • GB Annex III of Reg. 1333/2008 (additives in additives, enzymes, flavourings and nutrients)
  • Northern Ireland (EU rules apply under the Windsor Framework)
  • Scottish
  • Welsh and Northern Irish regulations
  • HFSS promotion and placement rules
  • front-of-pack traffic-light guidance (voluntary)
  • UK GM and claims registers
  • import controls (IPAFFS)
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20257 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • UKCA marking and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regs 2016
  • EMC Regs 2016
  • Radio Equipment Regs 2017
  • RoHS Regs 2012
  • WEEE Regs 2013
  • PSTI Act 2022 and Security Requirements Regs 2023
  • Plugs and Sockets Regs 1994
Not read yet
  • GB ecodesign (Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regs 2021)
  • Northern Ireland EU-rule application
  • GB REACH article duty
  • producer compliance scheme fees
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20254 areas read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890)
  • Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 and 2015 amendment (250 W, 25 km/h) as made
  • General Product Safety Regulations 2005
  • power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and WEEE Regulations 2013 (the electronics rules applied to these categories)
Not read yet
  • GB lithium battery product-safety rules beyond the GPSR (no battery-specific instrument stored)
  • revised consolidated text of SI 1983/1168 (only the text as first made is held, without later amendments)
  • Pedal Cycles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1983, Road Vehicles Construction and Use for e-scooters
  • Northern Ireland EU battery rule application
  • producer compliance scheme fees
  • SI 2008/2164 regs. 8 to 25 and SI 2009/890 enforcement, offences and scheme-approval Parts are not covered

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Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products as retained in Great Britain (assimilated law)Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)202 rulesIn force from: 19 Aug 2026Industries: Cosmetics
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Conformity x 162

162 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products as retained in Great Britain (assimilated law)

Must meet the conditions of Art. 14(1)(a): prohibited substances listed in Annex II

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Every product in the category

19 Aug 2026

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Example: Cosmetic products must not contain the prohibited substances listed in Annex II

“prohibited substances listed in Annex II”
Art. 14(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity x 10

10 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 22: (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes

Show targets (10 of 10)
  • For professional use only

Depends on: professional use

19 Aug 2026

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Resorcinol (1,3-benzenediol; CAS 108-46-3)

“(b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes”
Annex III entry 22 (l1-cond) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Conformity x 14

14 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained in Great Britain, Annexes II-VI

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 173: (a) Oral products

Show targets (14 of 14)
  • Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums

Depends on: body area

19 Aug 2026

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Methyl octine carbonate (Methyl octine carbonate; CAS 111-80-8)

From the official list: Methyl octine carbonate; Methyl non-2-ynoate · Methyl octine carbonate · 111-80-8 · 203-909-2 · (a) Oral products

Annex III entry 173 (cond) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Lithium hydroxide (CAS 1310-65-2)

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 15b: (c) Other uses as pH adjuster (for rinse-off products only) | pH < 11

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“(c) Other uses as pH adjuster (for rinse-off products only)”
Annex III entry 15b (l3-cond) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Cuminum Cyminum Fruit Oil (Cuminum cyminum oil and extract; CAS 84775-51-9)

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 156: (b) Rinse-off products

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“(b) Rinse-off products”
Annex III entry 156 (l1-cond) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
CI 20040

Must meet the conditions of Annex IV entry 45: Rinse-off products | Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

From the official list: N,N'-(3,3'-Dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis[2-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-oxobutyramide] · 20040 · Yellow · Rinse-off products

Annex IV entry 45 (cond) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
CI 21100

Must meet the conditions of Annex IV entry 47: Rinse-off products | Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

From the official list: 2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide] · 21100 · Yellow · Rinse-off products

Annex IV entry 47 (cond) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
CI 21108

Must meet the conditions of Annex IV entry 48: Rinse-off products | Maximum 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine concentration in the colouring agent: 5 ppm

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

From the official list: 2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide] · 21108 · Yellow · Rinse-off products

Annex IV entry 48 (cond) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Talc (Talc: Hydrated magnesium silicate; CAS 14807-96-6)

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 59: (a) Powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age (b) Other products

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Intended for children under 3

Depends on: intended for children under 3

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

From the official list: Talc · 14807-96-6 · 238-877-9 · (a) Powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age (b) Other products

Annex III entry 59 (cond) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

'Not tested on animals' claim allowed only where no tests by the manufacturer or suppliers

Must meet the conditions of Art. 20(3): a no-animal-testing claim only if the manufacturer and its suppliers have not carried out or commissioned animal tests on the finished product, prototype or ingredients, or used ingredients tested on animals by others for developing new cosmetic products

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Claim: not tested on animals

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“may refer, on the product packaging or in any document, notice, label, ring or collar accompanying or referring to the cosmetic product, to the fact that no animal tests have been carried out only if the manufacturer and the manufacturer's suppliers have not carried out or commissioned any animal tests”
Art. 20(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Cosmetic claims comply with the common criteria of Commission Regulation (EU) 655/2013

Must meet the conditions of Common criteria in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 655/2013 for the justification of claims

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“A responsible person must ensure that the wording of any claim in relation to a cosmetic product is in compliance with the common criteria set out in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 655/2013”
Art. 20(2) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Corrective measures where a product placed on the market is not in conformity

Must meet the conditions of Art. 5(2): immediately take the corrective measures necessary to bring the product into conformity, withdraw it or recall it

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“Responsible persons who consider or have reason to believe that a cosmetic product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with this Regulation shall immediately take the corrective measures necessary to bring that product into conformity, withdraw it or recall it, as appropriate.”
Art. 5(2) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Good manufacturing practice

Must meet the conditions of Art. 8: manufacture in compliance with good manufacturing practice (presumed where in accordance with the relevant designated or harmonised standards)

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“The manufacture of cosmetic products shall comply with good manufacturing practice with a view to ensuring the objectives of Article 1.”
Art. 8(1) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Art. 11(4)

Must meet the conditions of Art. 11(4): the information in the product information file must be in English

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“The information contained in the product information file must be in English.”
Art. 11(4) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Art. 10(2)

Must meet the conditions of Art. 10(2): the cosmetic product safety assessment (Annex I Part B) is carried out by a person with a diploma or formal qualification in pharmacy, toxicology, medicine or a similar discipline

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“shall be carried out by a person in possession of a diploma or other evidence of formal qualifications”
Art. 10(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Art. 6(1)

Must meet the conditions of Art. 6(1): act with due care in relation to applicable requirements when making a cosmetic product available

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Your role: Distributor

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“distributors shall act with due care in relation to applicable requirements”
Art. 6(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Art. 6(3)

Must meet the conditions of Art. 6(3): do not make a non-conforming product available until it is brought into conformity; ensure corrective measures, withdrawal or recall for products already made available

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Your role: Distributor

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“they shall not make the product available on the market until it has been brought into conformity with the applicable requirements”
Art. 6(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Art. 6(4)

Must meet the conditions of Art. 6(4): storage or transport conditions under the distributor's responsibility do not jeopardise compliance

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Your role: Distributor

Depends on: economic operator role

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“storage or transport conditions do not jeopardise its compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation”
Art. 6(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as it has effect in Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Polyacrylamides

Must meet the conditions of Annex III entry 66: (a) Body- leave-on products | (a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0,1 mg/kg

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

Official text, current to 15 Aug 2026. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2026-08-15, last updated 2026-08-19.

  • Leave-on product

Depends on: rinse off

In force, start date unknown

No date for this row is stated in the published text. In force no later than 2026-08-19 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

From the official list: Polyacrylamides · (a) Body- leave-on products

Annex III entry 66 (cond) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

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