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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 20254 areas read · 3 not read yet
Sources read
  • Prop 65 listed chemicals and safe-harbor warnings
  • cookware chemical disclosure (HSC 109000-109014)
  • PFAS in textile articles (HSC 108970-108971)
  • upholstered furniture flame-retardant label (BPC 19094)
Not read yet
  • DTSC designated-list triggers for cookware disclosure (list not stored)
  • Safer Consumer Products priority products
  • California Toxic-Free Cosmetics/Food Packaging rules outside the listed instruments
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20253 areas read · 2 not read yet
Sources read
  • Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act and PFAS in cosmetics (HSC 108980 series, from the stored leginfo bulk download)
  • Prop 65
  • California Safe Cosmetics Program reporting and fragrance allergen disclosure (HSC 111790-111795, including the 2020 Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act)
Not read yet
  • CDPH ingredient disclosure beyond the reporting duties
  • amendments after the version ClaraDB holds
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20251 area read · 2 not read yet

The Prop 65 chemical listings are stored for food and apply to it. California food laws and the food-specific warning methods are not covered. Federal US food rules apply through the US entry.

Sources read
  • Prop 65 chemical listings (27 CCR 27001), which apply to food
Not read yet
  • Prop 65 warning methods and content for food (27 CCR 25607.1 and 25607.2: the regulation text is stored, no rules are encoded from it); the consumer-product warning methods in 27 CCR 25600-25603 are encoded for home goods only
  • California food labelling and safety laws
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20255 areas read · 5 not read yet

Proposition 65, the connected-device security law (Civil Code 1798.91.04 to 1798.91.06) and the retailer duties of the battery-embedded waste recycling fee (Public Resources Code 42464(c), (f), with the 42463 definitions) are covered; the battery-embedded manufacturer label and retailer notice (Public Resources Code 42466.1, 42466.2) and the Title 20 MAEDbS listing of embedded battery chargers (20 CCR 1606(a), 1608(a)(1)) are stored; other California statute texts for electronics are not.

Sources read
  • Prop 65 generated warnings for electronics
  • battery-embedded waste recycling fee: the retailer collects it and states it on the receipt (Public Resources Code 42463, 42464; earbuds, speakers, cameras, wearables, power banks, electric toothbrushes and shavers)
  • security of connected devices (Civil Code 1798.91.04-1798.91.06, SB 327)
  • battery-embedded product manufacturer label and annual retailer notice (Public Resources Code 42466.1, 42466.2)
  • Title 20 MAEDbS listing of federally regulated battery chargers embedded in a product (20 CCR 1606(a), 1608(a)(1))
Not read yet
  • Electronic Waste Recycling Act screen fee for video display devices over 4 inches (Public Resources Code 42464(a))
  • Appliance Efficiency Regulations (Title 20) other than the MAEDbS listing of embedded battery chargers
  • DTSC Safer Consumer Products
  • SB 244 right to repair duties
  • state EPR for batteries
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksNot coveredNo sources read yet

California (US state): ClaraDB stores no laws for this market yet (not stored: California battery laws (Responsible Battery Recycling Act of 2022, SB 1215; Cal. Health and Safety Code 25215 ff universal waste battery rules; Prop 65 battery-related warnings stored separately); leginfo.legislature.ca.gov returns a Cloudflare challenge (HTTP 403) to automated access).

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Proposition 65 clear and reasonable warning regulations (27 CCR Article 6, OEHHA consolidation April 2025)27 CCR 25600-2560718 rulesIn force from: 30 Aug 2018Industries: Home and kitchen
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Warning

Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (cancer) or MADL (reproductive toxicity) where adopted; otherwise the business must demonstrate no significant risk / no observable effect at 1,000 times the level)

A business is required to warn a person before “knowingly and intentionally” exposing that person to a listed chemical unless an exemption applies.

Exemptions (4)

Businesses with nine or fewer employees are not subject to the warning requirement (rule applies at ten or more full-time or part-time employees).

“Businesses with nine or fewer employees. Neither the warning requirement nor the discharge prohibition applies to a business that employs a total of nine or fewer employees. This includes all full and part-time employees, not just those present in California.”
Appendix A (summary), Exemptions · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)

Warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed.

“Grace Periods. Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed.”
Appendix A (summary), Grace Periods · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)

No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).

“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)
Penalty

Civil penalties up to $2,500 per day for each violation

“A business found to be in violation of Proposition 65 is subject to civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day for each violation.”
Appendix A, How is Proposition 65 enforced? · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 9 Oct 2026. Barclays Official California Code of Regulations (OAL's official CCR), 27 CCR 25600 to 25607.53 as in force, including the 2024 amendments operative 2025-01-01; current through Register 2026, No. 41 (10/9/26).

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to a listed chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

In force since 30 Aug 2018

Applies to products sold on or after 30 Aug 2018

Applies from the Article 6 safe-harbor operative date (27 CCR 25600(b)); the Act's own 1988 start is not in the law text.

A business is required to warn a person before “knowingly and intentionally” exposing that person to a listed chemical unless an exemption applies.
Appendix A (summary), Clear and reasonable warnings · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)
Warning x 17

17 rules from Proposition 65 clear and reasonable warning regulations (27 CCR Article 6, OEHHA consolidation April 2025)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold

Show targets (17 of 17)
  • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
  • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
  • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
  • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
  • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
  • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
  • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
  • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
  • Consumer product safe-harbor full-form warning content, cancer and reproductive harm from one chemical
  • Consumer product safe-harbor full-form warning content, cancer and reproductive harm from separate chemicals
  • Consumer product safe-harbor full-form warning content, cancer
  • Consumer product safe-harbor full-form warning content, reproductive harm
  • Legacy consumer product short-form label warning content (25603(c)), cancer and reproductive harm; only for products manufactured and labeled before 2028-01-01
  • Legacy consumer product short-form label warning content (25603(c)), cancer; only for products manufactured and labeled before 2028-01-01
  • Legacy consumer product short-form label warning content (25603(c)), reproductive harm; only for products manufactured and labeled before 2028-01-01
  • Furniture product exposure warning on a label affixed to the furniture
  • Furniture NOTICE sign at each public entrance or point of display (8.5 x 11 in., 28-point type) or on each receipt (12-point type)
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to a listed chemical

Dates run from 30 Aug 2018 to 1 Jan 2028

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list

“Risk of cancer from exposure to [name of chemical] and reproductive harm from exposure to [name of chemical]. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
§25603(b)(3)(C)1 · fetched 2026-10-23California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)
  • Warning

    Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (cancer) or MADL (reproductive toxicity) where adopted; otherwise the business must demonstrate no significant risk / no observable effect at 1,000 times the level)

    A business is required to warn a person before “knowingly and intentionally” exposing that person to a listed chemical unless an exemption applies.

    Exemptions (4)

    Businesses with nine or fewer employees are not subject to the warning requirement (rule applies at ten or more full-time or part-time employees).

    “Businesses with nine or fewer employees. Neither the warning requirement nor the discharge prohibition applies to a business that employs a total of nine or fewer employees. This includes all full and part-time employees, not just those present in California.”
    Appendix A (summary), Exemptions · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)

    Warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed.

    “Grace Periods. Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed.”
    Appendix A (summary), Grace Periods · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)

    No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).

    “a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)
    Penalty

    Civil penalties up to $2,500 per day for each violation

    “A business found to be in violation of Proposition 65 is subject to civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day for each violation.”
    Appendix A, How is Proposition 65 enforced? · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 9 Oct 2026. Barclays Official California Code of Regulations (OAL's official CCR), 27 CCR 25600 to 25607.53 as in force, including the 2024 amendments operative 2025-01-01; current through Register 2026, No. 41 (10/9/26).

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to a listed chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    In force since 30 Aug 2018

    Applies to products sold on or after 30 Aug 2018

    Applies from the Article 6 safe-harbor operative date (27 CCR 25600(b)); the Act's own 1988 start is not in the law text.

    Source
    A business is required to warn a person before “knowingly and intentionally” exposing that person to a listed chemical unless an exemption applies.
    Appendix A (summary), Clear and reasonable warnings · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)
  • Warning x 17

    17 rules from Proposition 65 clear and reasonable warning regulations (27 CCR Article 6, OEHHA consolidation April 2025)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold

    Show targets (17 of 17)
    • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
    • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
    • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
    • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
    • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
    • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
    • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
    • Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list
    • Consumer product safe-harbor full-form warning content, cancer and reproductive harm from one chemical
    • Consumer product safe-harbor full-form warning content, cancer and reproductive harm from separate chemicals
    • Consumer product safe-harbor full-form warning content, cancer
    • Consumer product safe-harbor full-form warning content, reproductive harm
    • Legacy consumer product short-form label warning content (25603(c)), cancer and reproductive harm; only for products manufactured and labeled before 2028-01-01
    • Legacy consumer product short-form label warning content (25603(c)), cancer; only for products manufactured and labeled before 2028-01-01
    • Legacy consumer product short-form label warning content (25603(c)), reproductive harm; only for products manufactured and labeled before 2028-01-01
    • Furniture product exposure warning on a label affixed to the furniture
    • Furniture NOTICE sign at each public entrance or point of display (8.5 x 11 in., 28-point type) or on each receipt (12-point type)
    Applies when
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to a listed chemical
    Effective

    Dates run from 30 Aug 2018 to 1 Jan 2028

    Each rule has its own date; open a target.

    Source

    Example: Consumer products that expose a person to a chemical on the Proposition 65 list

    “Risk of cancer from exposure to [name of chemical] and reproductive harm from exposure to [name of chemical]. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
    §25603(b)(3)(C)1 · fetched 2026-10-23California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 25600-25607(opens in a new tab)

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