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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 20257 areas read · 6 not read yet

Federal regulations as published on 6 Oct 2026.

Sources read
  • TSCA section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping (40 CFR 705), shown as applying only if the product contains a PFAS
  • FDA food-contact polymers
  • coatings and paper (21 CFR 174-178)
  • decorative ceramicware labelling (21 CFR 109.16)
  • CPSC lead in paint and children's products (16 CFR 1303, 15 U.S.C. 1278a)
  • clothing storage unit tip-over (16 CFR 1261)
  • TSCA Title VI formaldehyde in composite wood (40 CFR 770)
Not read yet
  • FDA guidance on leachable lead/cadmium in ceramicware (CPG 545.450/545.500)
  • CPSC flammability standards other than those listed
  • children's product certificates and tracking labels other than for children's tableware
  • FTC labelling rules
  • upholstered furniture flammability (16 CFR 1640)
  • mattresses
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20256 areas read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • TSCA section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping (40 CFR 705), shown as applying only if the product contains a PFAS
  • FD&C Act ch. VI cosmetics as amended by MoCRA (21 U.S.C. 361-364j: adulteration, misbranding, adverse events, GMP, registration and listing, safety substantiation, labelling)
  • 21 CFR 700, 701, 710, 720
  • 740 and color additive parts 73
  • OTC sunscreen: 21 CFR 201.327 labeling, SPF, broad-spectrum and water-resistance tests; 21 CFR 201.66 Drug Facts; 21 CFR part 207 establishment registration, drug listing and NDC
  • 74 and 82 where cosmetics are named
Not read yet
  • OTC drug products other than sunscreen (antiperspirant M019, anti-dandruff, fluoride toothpaste M021)
  • for sunscreen: the M020 list of permitted active ingredients and concentrations, and OMUFA facility fees
  • FPLA and 16 CFR 500 packaging rules
  • FDA GMP and talc-asbestos testing rules until final
  • color additive petition status after ClaraDB's data date
  • state law other than listed US states
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 7 Oct 20267 areas read · 11 not read yet

Federal food regulations as published on 7 Oct 2026.

Sources read
  • TSCA section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping (40 CFR 705), shown as applying only if the product contains a PFAS
  • 21 CFR 101 food labelling (statement of identity, net quantity, ingredient list, allergen declaration incl. sesame under FALCPA and FASTER, nutrition facts, name and place of business)
  • FD&C Act sec. 403 misbranding (21 U.S.C. 343)
  • 21 CFR 170-189 additive status where listable (172 direct additives, 173, 180, 182 GRAS substances, 184)
  • facility registration (21 CFR 1 subpart H)
  • prior notice (subpart I)
  • FSMA FSVP (21 CFR 1 subpart L)
Not read yet
  • GRAS notices outside the listed 21 CFR parts
  • standards of identity (21 CFR 130-169)
  • Part 117 preventive-control details (only who must comply and the qualified-facility rules are encoded)
  • seafood and juice HACCP
  • FPLA and 16 CFR 500
  • FDA action levels and guidance levels for contaminants (not binding limits)
  • state laws other than listed
  • USDA-regulated meat
  • poultry and egg products
  • dietary supplements
  • infant formula
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20255 areas read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • TSCA section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping (40 CFR 705), shown as applying only if the product contains a PFAS
  • FCC Part 15 marking, SDoC and information to the user (47 CFR 15.19, 15.21, 15.105)
  • 47 CFR part 2 subpart J equipment authorization
  • Part 18 for consumer ISM appliances where applicable
  • DOE energy conservation labels for listed consumer products (10 CFR 430 subpart C) and FTC Energy Labeling Rule (16 CFR 305)
Not read yet
  • CPSC product-specific rules for electrical goods
  • UL and NRTL listing (voluntary)
  • state e-waste laws other than California
  • FCC certification of radio modules (TCB process)
  • DOE standards for non-listed products
  • TSCA and PFAS in electronics outside the listed instruments
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 1 Oct 20267 areas read · 5 not read yet

Federal regulations as published on 1 Oct 2026; US Code from the 2024 edition.

Sources read
  • TSCA section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping (40 CFR 705), shown as applying only if the product contains a PFAS
  • CPSC button cell or coin battery safety standard (16 CFR 1263)
  • low-speed electric bicycles (15 U.S.C. 2085; 16 CFR 1512 and 1500.18)
  • Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act (42 U.S.C. 14301 ff)
  • lithium cell carriage (49 CFR 173.185) and universal waste (40 CFR 273)
  • DOE battery charger standards sit in 10 CFR 430 subpart C (covered under consumer electronics)
  • FCC Part 15 and Part 2 subpart J for power banks and battery chargers (the electronics rules applied to these categories)
Not read yet
  • CPSC rulemaking on lithium-ion batteries in micromobility products (not stored)
  • UL 2849, 2271, 2272, 2054 and 2056 standard texts (paid, voluntary)
  • 49 CFR parts 171-180 beyond 173.185 and IATA/ICAO rules
  • state battery stewardship and labelling laws other than NYC LL39 (not stored)
  • 40 CFR 273 universal-waste duties on handlers (not a seller or manufacturer duty) and 49 CFR 173.185 shipper-side limits other than the manufacturer test record and summary are not covered

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Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act (42 U.S.C. ch. 137)42 U.S.C. 14301-1433612 rulesIn force from: 13 May 1996Industries: Batteries
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Ban

§14322(a)(1)

Banned

Exemptions (1)

Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

In force since 13 May 1997

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

“No person shall sell for use in the United States a regulated battery that is ready for retail sale or a rechargeable consumer product that is ready for retail sale”
§14322(a)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Mercury and mercury compounds

Banned

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Other
  • Contains a button or coin cell

Depends on: battery chemistry, button or coin cell

In force since 13 May 1996

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 ("manufactured on or after May 13, 1996"). On or after May 13, 1996. Mercuric-oxide has no registered chemistry value; "other" is the nearest.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any button cell mercuric-oxide battery for use in the United States on or after May 13, 1996.”
§ 14334 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Mercury and mercury compounds

Banned

Exemptions (1)

Alkaline-manganese button cells: the limit is 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell (the exception to the ban).

“except that the limitation on mercury content in alkaline-manganese button cells shall be 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell.”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

Depends on: battery chemistry

In force since 13 May 1996

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 (manufactured on or after May 13, 1996). Intentionally introduced mercury; incidental mercury is allowed. The chemistry value covers alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon together; see the zinc-carbon rule.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Mercury and mercury compounds

Banned

Exemptions (1)

Alkaline-manganese button cells: the limit is 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell (the exception to the ban).

“except that the limitation on mercury content in alkaline-manganese button cells shall be 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell.”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

Depends on: battery chemistry

In force since 13 May 1996

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 (manufactured on or after May 13, 1996). Intentionally introduced mercury; incidental mercury is allowed. The chemistry value covers alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon together; see the zinc-carbon rule.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Mercury and mercury compounds

Banned

Exemptions (1)

Alkaline-manganese button cells: the limit is 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell (the exception to the ban).

“except that the limitation on mercury content in alkaline-manganese button cells shall be 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell.”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

Depends on: battery chemistry

In force since 13 May 1996

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 (manufactured on or after May 13, 1996). Intentionally introduced mercury; incidental mercury is allowed. The chemistry value covers alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon together; see the zinc-carbon rule.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Ban
Mercury and mercury compounds

Banned

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

Depends on: battery chemistry

In force since 13 May 1996

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 ("manufactured on or after May 13, 1996"). Mercury intentionally introduced.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any zinc-carbon battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, that contains mercury”
§ 14333 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Label

§14322(b)(1)

Label required

3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol

Exemptions (1)

Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

In force since 13 May 1997

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

“3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol.”
§14322(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Label

Rechargeable consumer product and regulated battery packaging label (§ 14322(b)(4))

Label required

on packaging, unless visible through it: "CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY." or "CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.", as applicable

Exemptions (1)

Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

In force since 13 May 1997

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

“On the packaging of each rechargeable consumer product, and the packaging of each regulated battery sold separately from such a product, unless the required label”
§ 14322(b)(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Label

US: rechargeable-consumer-product-label

Label required

CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. (or CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.) on the product and, unless visible, on the packaging

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

In force since 13 May 1997

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

Applies to a rechargeable consumer product with a non-removable regulated battery; manufactured on or after the date 1 year after May 13, 1996 = 1997-05-13 (§14322(a)(1), (b)).

“On each rechargeable consumer product containing a regulated battery that is not easily removable, the phrase”
§14322(b)(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Label

§14322(b)(2)(A)

Label required

chemical name or abbreviation "Ni-Cd"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY."

Exemptions (1)

Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

In force since 13 May 1997

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

On each regulated battery which is a nickel-cadmium battery, the chemical name or the abbreviation "Ni-Cd" and the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.".
§14322(b)(2)(A) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Label

§14322(b)(2)(B)

Label required

"Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED." if the battery is sealed

Exemptions (1)

Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Lead-acid
  • Rechargeable

Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

In force since 13 May 1997

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

On each regulated battery which is a lead-acid battery, "Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE" and if the regulated battery is sealed, the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.".
§14322(b)(2)(B) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
Disclosure

Mercuric-oxide batteries: collection site and purchaser information (§ 14335)

Disclosure to buyer

Identify a government-approved US collection site for used mercuric-oxide batteries and inform each purchaser of the site and of a telephone number for recycling or disposal information

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

  • Battery chemistry: Other
  • Contains a button or coin cell: no
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: battery chemistry, button or coin cell, economic operator role

In force since 13 May 1996

Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 ("manufactured on or after May 13, 1996"). § 14335(b): does not apply to mercuric-oxide button cells.

“no person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes a mercuric-oxide battery for use in the United States unless the battery manufacturer,”
§ 14335(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban

    §14322(a)(1)

    Banned

    Exemptions (1)

    Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

    “(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
    § 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1997

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

    § 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

    Source
    “No person shall sell for use in the United States a regulated battery that is ready for retail sale or a rechargeable consumer product that is ready for retail sale”
    §14322(a)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Mercury and mercury compounds

    Banned

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Other
    • Contains a button or coin cell

    Depends on: battery chemistry, button or coin cell

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1996

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

    Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 ("manufactured on or after May 13, 1996"). On or after May 13, 1996. Mercuric-oxide has no registered chemistry value; "other" is the nearest.

    Source
    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any button cell mercuric-oxide battery for use in the United States on or after May 13, 1996.”
    § 14334 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Mercury and mercury compounds

    Banned

    Exemptions (1)

    Alkaline-manganese button cells: the limit is 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell (the exception to the ban).

    “except that the limitation on mercury content in alkaline-manganese button cells shall be 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell.”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

    Depends on: battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1996

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

    Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 (manufactured on or after May 13, 1996). Intentionally introduced mercury; incidental mercury is allowed. The chemistry value covers alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon together; see the zinc-carbon rule.

    Source
    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Mercury and mercury compounds

    Banned

    Exemptions (1)

    Alkaline-manganese button cells: the limit is 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell (the exception to the ban).

    “except that the limitation on mercury content in alkaline-manganese button cells shall be 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell.”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

    Depends on: battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1996

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

    Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 (manufactured on or after May 13, 1996). Intentionally introduced mercury; incidental mercury is allowed. The chemistry value covers alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon together; see the zinc-carbon rule.

    Source
    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Mercury and mercury compounds

    Banned

    Exemptions (1)

    Alkaline-manganese button cells: the limit is 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell (the exception to the ban).

    “except that the limitation on mercury content in alkaline-manganese button cells shall be 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell.”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

    Depends on: battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1996

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

    Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 (manufactured on or after May 13, 1996). Intentionally introduced mercury; incidental mercury is allowed. The chemistry value covers alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon together; see the zinc-carbon rule.

    Source
    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Ban
    Mercury and mercury compounds

    Banned

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Alkaline or zinc-carbon

    Depends on: battery chemistry

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1996

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

    Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 ("manufactured on or after May 13, 1996"). Mercury intentionally introduced.

    Source
    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any zinc-carbon battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, that contains mercury”
    § 14333 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    §14322(b)(1)

    Label required

    3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol

    Exemptions (1)

    Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

    “(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
    § 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1997

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

    § 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

    Source
    “3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol.”
    §14322(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Rechargeable consumer product and regulated battery packaging label (§ 14322(b)(4))

    Label required

    on packaging, unless visible through it: "CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY." or "CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.", as applicable

    Exemptions (1)

    Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

    “(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
    § 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1997

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

    § 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

    Source
    “On the packaging of each rechargeable consumer product, and the packaging of each regulated battery sold separately from such a product, unless the required label”
    § 14322(b)(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    US: rechargeable-consumer-product-label

    Label required

    CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. (or CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.) on the product and, unless visible, on the packaging

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1997

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

    Applies to a rechargeable consumer product with a non-removable regulated battery; manufactured on or after the date 1 year after May 13, 1996 = 1997-05-13 (§14322(a)(1), (b)).

    Source
    “On each rechargeable consumer product containing a regulated battery that is not easily removable, the phrase”
    §14322(b)(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    §14322(b)(2)(A)

    Label required

    chemical name or abbreviation "Ni-Cd"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY."

    Exemptions (1)

    Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

    “(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
    § 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1997

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

    § 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

    Source
    On each regulated battery which is a nickel-cadmium battery, the chemical name or the abbreviation "Ni-Cd" and the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.".
    §14322(b)(2)(A) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    §14322(b)(2)(B)

    Label required

    "Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED." if the battery is sealed

    Exemptions (1)

    Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt

    “(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
    § 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Lead-acid
    • Rechargeable

    Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1997

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997

    § 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).

    Source
    On each regulated battery which is a lead-acid battery, "Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE" and if the regulated battery is sealed, the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.".
    §14322(b)(2)(B) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    Mercuric-oxide batteries: collection site and purchaser information (§ 14335)

    Disclosure to buyer

    Identify a government-approved US collection site for used mercuric-oxide batteries and inform each purchaser of the site and of a telephone number for recycling or disposal information

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.

    Applies when
    • Battery chemistry: Other
    • Contains a button or coin cell: no
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: battery chemistry, button or coin cell, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 13 May 1996

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1996

    Dates in the statute run from May 13, 1996 ("manufactured on or after May 13, 1996"). § 14335(b): does not apply to mercuric-oxide button cells.

    Source
    “no person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes a mercuric-oxide battery for use in the United States unless the battery manufacturer,”
    § 14335(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

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