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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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The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012SI 2012/303221 rulesIn force from: 2 Jan 2013Industries: Electronics
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source

Every product in the category

Dates run from 2 Jan 2013 to 22 Jul 2019

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Cadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)

“Cadmium (0.01%)”
Sch. A1 Cadmium · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

reg. 11

Must meet the conditions of A manufacturer must ensure that the EEE has been designed and manufactured to comply with the requirements of regulation 3. Conformity asses

Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

  • Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 2 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

“A manufacturer must ensure that the EEE has been designed and manufactured to comply with the requirements of regulation 3. Conformity assessment procedure and drawing”
reg. 11 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
Declaration

reg. 12(1)

Declaration required

Technical documentation and internal production control (Part 4 of Schedule 1), kept 10 years

Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

  • Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 2 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

“carry out, and comply with their obligations under, the internal production control procedure, in relation to the EEE, in line with Part 4 of Schedule”
reg. 12(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
Declaration

reg. 13

Declaration required

Where the compliance of the EEE with the requirements of regulation 3 has been demonstrated by the procedure referred to in regulation 12,

Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

  • Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 2 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

“Where the compliance of the EEE with the requirements of regulation 3 has been demonstrated by the procedure referred to in regulation 12, a manufacturer must— a draw up a declaration of conformity in accordance with regulation 14;”
reg. 13 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
Declaration

reg. 15

Declaration required

A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for EEE available for inspection by the market sur

Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

  • Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 2 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

“A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for EEE available for inspection by the market surveillance authority for a period of ten years from the day on which the EEE was placed on the market.”
reg. 15 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
Label

reg. 16(1)

Label required

UK marking affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the EEE, data plate, label or accompanying document

Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

Every product in the category

In force since 2 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

“UK marking which a manufacturer must affix under regulation 13 must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly. 2 The UK marking must be affixed to—”
reg. 16(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
Label

reg. 18(1)

Label required

type, batch or serial number or other identification element

Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

  • Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 2 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

“A manufacturer must ensure that a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing the EEE to be identified is marked— a on the EEE;”
reg. 18(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
Label

reg. 18(2)

Label required

manufacturer name, registered trade name or trade mark; single contact address

Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

  • Your role: Manufacturer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 2 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

“A manufacturer must indicate the manufacturer’s name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and a single address at which they can be contacted— a on the EEE;”
reg. 18(2) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

reg. 23

Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place EEE on the market unless— a the EEE complies with the requirements of regulation 3; b the importer has ensured

Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 2 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

“An importer must not place EEE on the market unless— a the EEE complies with the requirements of regulation 3; b the importer has ensured”
reg. 23 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
Label

reg. 24(1)

Label required

An importer must ensure that the following information is marked on the EEE— a the importer’s name, registered trade name or registered trad

Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 2 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

“An importer must ensure that the following information is marked on the EEE— a the importer’s name, registered trade name or registered trade mark; and”
reg. 24(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
Declaration

reg. 27(1)

Declaration required

An importer must for a period of ten years from the day on which they placed an item of EEE on the market— a keep

Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

  • Your role: Importer

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 2 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

“An importer must for a period of ten years from the day on which they placed an item of EEE on the market— a keep”
reg. 27(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
Test

reg. 29(1)

Test required

When making EEE available on the market, a distributor must act with due care in relation to the requirements applicable, in particular by v

Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

  • Your role: Distributor

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 2 Jan 2013

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

“When making EEE available on the market, a distributor must act with due care in relation to the requirements applicable, in particular by verifying that—”
reg. 29(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    Dates run from 2 Jan 2013 to 22 Jul 2019

    Each rule has its own date; open a target.

    Source

    Example: Cadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)

    “Cadmium (0.01%)”
    Sch. A1 Cadmium · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    reg. 11

    Must meet the conditions of A manufacturer must ensure that the EEE has been designed and manufactured to comply with the requirements of regulation 3. Conformity asses

    Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 2 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

    Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

    Source
    “A manufacturer must ensure that the EEE has been designed and manufactured to comply with the requirements of regulation 3. Conformity assessment procedure and drawing”
    reg. 11 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Declaration

    reg. 12(1)

    Declaration required

    Technical documentation and internal production control (Part 4 of Schedule 1), kept 10 years

    Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 2 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

    Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

    Source
    “carry out, and comply with their obligations under, the internal production control procedure, in relation to the EEE, in line with Part 4 of Schedule”
    reg. 12(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Declaration

    reg. 13

    Declaration required

    Where the compliance of the EEE with the requirements of regulation 3 has been demonstrated by the procedure referred to in regulation 12,

    Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 2 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

    Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

    Source
    “Where the compliance of the EEE with the requirements of regulation 3 has been demonstrated by the procedure referred to in regulation 12, a manufacturer must— a draw up a declaration of conformity in accordance with regulation 14;”
    reg. 13 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Declaration

    reg. 15

    Declaration required

    A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for EEE available for inspection by the market sur

    Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 2 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

    Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

    Source
    “A manufacturer must keep the technical documentation and the EU declaration of conformity for EEE available for inspection by the market surveillance authority for a period of ten years from the day on which the EEE was placed on the market.”
    reg. 15 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    reg. 16(1)

    Label required

    UK marking affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the EEE, data plate, label or accompanying document

    Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 2 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

    Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

    Source
    “UK marking which a manufacturer must affix under regulation 13 must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly. 2 The UK marking must be affixed to—”
    reg. 16(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    reg. 18(1)

    Label required

    type, batch or serial number or other identification element

    Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 2 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

    Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

    Source
    “A manufacturer must ensure that a type, batch or serial number or other element allowing the EEE to be identified is marked— a on the EEE;”
    reg. 18(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    reg. 18(2)

    Label required

    manufacturer name, registered trade name or trade mark; single contact address

    Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 2 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

    Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

    Source
    “A manufacturer must indicate the manufacturer’s name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and a single address at which they can be contacted— a on the EEE;”
    reg. 18(2) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    reg. 23

    Must meet the conditions of An importer must not place EEE on the market unless— a the EEE complies with the requirements of regulation 3; b the importer has ensured

    Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 2 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

    Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

    Source
    “An importer must not place EEE on the market unless— a the EEE complies with the requirements of regulation 3; b the importer has ensured”
    reg. 23 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    reg. 24(1)

    Label required

    An importer must ensure that the following information is marked on the EEE— a the importer’s name, registered trade name or registered trad

    Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 2 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

    Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

    Source
    “An importer must ensure that the following information is marked on the EEE— a the importer’s name, registered trade name or registered trade mark; and”
    reg. 24(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Declaration

    reg. 27(1)

    Declaration required

    An importer must for a period of ten years from the day on which they placed an item of EEE on the market— a keep

    Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Importer

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 2 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

    Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

    Source
    “An importer must for a period of ten years from the day on which they placed an item of EEE on the market— a keep”
    reg. 27(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
  • Test

    reg. 29(1)

    Test required

    When making EEE available on the market, a distributor must act with due care in relation to the requirements applicable, in particular by v

    Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Distributor

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 2 Jan 2013

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013

    Stated: "come into force on 2nd January 2013" (reg. 1).

    Source
    “When making EEE available on the market, a distributor must act with due care in relation to the requirements applicable, in particular by verifying that—”
    reg. 29(1) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)

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