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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 goodsAll sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20253 areas read · 1 not read yet
Sources read
  • Amara's Law PFAS in products (116.943)
  • PFAS in food packaging (325F.075)
  • MPCA PFAS reporting rule (ch. 7026)
Not read yet
  • currently unavoidable use determinations (event-triggered)
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20251 area read · 2 not read yet
Sources read
  • Amara's Law PFAS in cosmetics
Not read yet
  • other Minnesota cosmetics law
  • e.g. formaldehyde and mercury in cosmetics for children (HF 2025)
Packaged food and beveragesMain sources

Minnesota (US state): main sources stored. Not stored: other rules that may apply.

Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sources

Minnesota (US state): main sources stored. Not stored: other rules that may apply.

Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sources

Minnesota (US state): main sources stored. Not stored: other rules that may apply.

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Minnesota Statutes 325E.72, Digital Fair Repair ActMinn. Stat. 325E.721 ruleIn force from: 1 Jul 2021Industries: Electronics, Batteries
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The original equipment manufacturer of digital electronic equipment makes documentation, parts and tools (with updates to information and embedded software) available to owners and independent repairers on fair and reasonable terms, within 60 days after the first sale in Minnesota

Must meet the conditions of Digital Fair Repair (Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 3): for digital electronic equipment and parts sold or used in Minnesota, the original equipment manufacturer must make available to any independent repair provider or owner, on fair and reasonable terms (subd. 2(h): parts and tools at the most favorable cost and terms given to authorized repair providers, documentation free), documentation, parts, and tools, inclusive of any updates to information or embedded software, for diagnostic, maintenance, or repair purposes, within 60 days after the first sale of the equipment in Minnesota (subd. 3(b)). Digital electronic equipment (subd. 2(e)): any hardware product that depends on digital electronics embedded in or attached to it to function, for which the original equipment manufacturer makes tools, parts, or documentation available to authorized repair providers. Excluded (subd. 6): motor vehicles, medical devices, off-road and farm equipment, outdoor power equipment and portable generators, video game consoles, energy storage systems, critical-infrastructure IT equipment.

Exemptions (4)

A video game console and its components and peripherals are excluded

“Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any original equipment manufacturer or authorized repair provider to make available any parts, tools, or documentation required for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of a video game console and its components and peripherals.”
Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 6(d) · fetched 2026-10-27Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: Minn. Stat. 325E.72(opens in a new tab)

Medical devices are excluded

“Nothing in this section applies to manufacturers or distributors of a medical device as defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act”
Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 6(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-27Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: Minn. Stat. 325E.72(opens in a new tab)

An energy storage system is excluded

“Nothing in this section applies to an energy storage system, as defined in section 216B.2422, subdivision 1, paragraph (f).”
Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 6(e) · fetched 2026-10-27Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: Minn. Stat. 325E.72(opens in a new tab)

The section does not apply if the manufacturer provides equivalent or better, readily available replacement equipment at no charge

“Nothing in this section shall apply if the original equipment manufacturer provides equivalent or better, readily available replacement equipment at no charge to the customer.”
Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 5(g) · fetched 2026-10-27Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: Minn. Stat. 325E.72(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 27 Oct 2026. Minnesota Revisor of Statutes page, current edition.

  • Your role: Manufacturer
  • You are the original equipment manufacturer (Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 2(n)) and you make tools, parts, or documentation for it available to authorized repair providers (subd. 2(e))

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 1 Jul 2021

Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jul 2021

Stated: “This section applies to equipment sold on or after July 1, 2021.” (subd. 8).

“For digital electronic equipment and parts for the equipment sold or used in Minnesota, an original equipment manufacturer must make available to any independent repair provider or to the owner of digital electronic equipment manufactured by or on behalf of, or sold by, the original equipment manufacturer, on fair and reasonable terms, documentation, parts, and tools, inclusive of any updates to information or embedded software, for diagnostic, maintenance, or repair purposes.”
Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 3(a) · fetched 2026-10-27Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: Minn. Stat. 325E.72(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    The original equipment manufacturer of digital electronic equipment makes documentation, parts and tools (with updates to information and embedded software) available to owners and independent repairers on fair and reasonable terms, within 60 days after the first sale in Minnesota

    Must meet the conditions of Digital Fair Repair (Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 3): for digital electronic equipment and parts sold or used in Minnesota, the original equipment manufacturer must make available to any independent repair provider or owner, on fair and reasonable terms (subd. 2(h): parts and tools at the most favorable cost and terms given to authorized repair providers, documentation free), documentation, parts, and tools, inclusive of any updates to information or embedded software, for diagnostic, maintenance, or repair purposes, within 60 days after the first sale of the equipment in Minnesota (subd. 3(b)). Digital electronic equipment (subd. 2(e)): any hardware product that depends on digital electronics embedded in or attached to it to function, for which the original equipment manufacturer makes tools, parts, or documentation available to authorized repair providers. Excluded (subd. 6): motor vehicles, medical devices, off-road and farm equipment, outdoor power equipment and portable generators, video game consoles, energy storage systems, critical-infrastructure IT equipment.

    Exemptions (4)

    A video game console and its components and peripherals are excluded

    “Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any original equipment manufacturer or authorized repair provider to make available any parts, tools, or documentation required for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of a video game console and its components and peripherals.”
    Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 6(d) · fetched 2026-10-27Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: Minn. Stat. 325E.72(opens in a new tab)

    Medical devices are excluded

    “Nothing in this section applies to manufacturers or distributors of a medical device as defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act”
    Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 6(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-27Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: Minn. Stat. 325E.72(opens in a new tab)

    An energy storage system is excluded

    “Nothing in this section applies to an energy storage system, as defined in section 216B.2422, subdivision 1, paragraph (f).”
    Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 6(e) · fetched 2026-10-27Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: Minn. Stat. 325E.72(opens in a new tab)

    The section does not apply if the manufacturer provides equivalent or better, readily available replacement equipment at no charge

    “Nothing in this section shall apply if the original equipment manufacturer provides equivalent or better, readily available replacement equipment at no charge to the customer.”
    Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 5(g) · fetched 2026-10-27Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: Minn. Stat. 325E.72(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 27 Oct 2026. Minnesota Revisor of Statutes page, current edition.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer
    • You are the original equipment manufacturer (Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 2(n)) and you make tools, parts, or documentation for it available to authorized repair providers (subd. 2(e))

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jul 2021

    Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jul 2021

    Stated: “This section applies to equipment sold on or after July 1, 2021.” (subd. 8).

    Source
    “For digital electronic equipment and parts for the equipment sold or used in Minnesota, an original equipment manufacturer must make available to any independent repair provider or to the owner of digital electronic equipment manufactured by or on behalf of, or sold by, the original equipment manufacturer, on fair and reasonable terms, documentation, parts, and tools, inclusive of any updates to information or embedded software, for diagnostic, maintenance, or repair purposes.”
    Minn. Stat. 325E.72 subd. 3(a) · fetched 2026-10-27Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: Minn. Stat. 325E.72(opens in a new tab)

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