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We track 878 rules from 56 laws and lists for consumer goods here, and 2 changes starting in the next 24 months. Type your product to see which apply.

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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 sources1 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 sources1 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 sources7 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 sources1 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 sources1 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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All103 Home and kitchen9 Cosmetics51 Food23 Electronics19 Batteries17

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16 CFR Part 305, Energy and Water Use Labeling for Consumer Products (Energy Labeling Rule)16 CFR Part 3056 rules10 Dec 1987

Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act (42 U.S.C. ch. 137)42 U.S.C. 14301-143365 rules13 May 1997

47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J, Equipment Authorization Procedures47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J4 rules21 Mar 1979

Requirement

Applies when

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Source

Label

47 CFR 2.1074(a)

Label required

Devices subject only to Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall be uniquely identified by the party responsible for marketing or importin

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.

Digital device (US FCC)
Sends or receives radio signals: no

Depends on: fcc digital device, radio equipment

In force since 2 Nov 2017

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50829, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.

“Devices subject only to Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall be uniquely identified by the party responsible for marketing or importing the equipment within the United”

47 CFR 2.1074(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)

Label

47 CFR 2.925(a)

Label required

FCC ID preceded by 'FCC ID' in capital letters on a single line, legible without magnification; other statements required for the equipment class; may be shown electronically per § 2.935

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.

Sends or receives radio signals

Depends on: radio equipment

In force since 21 Mar 1979

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 21 Mar 1979

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 44 FR 17177, 1979-03-21; earlier commencement is not stated.

“Each equipment covered in an application for equipment authorization shall bear a label listing the following: (1) FCC Identifier consisting of the two elements in the exact order specified in § 2.926.”

47 CFR 2.925(a) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)

Label

§ 2.935(f)

Label required

FCC ID and statements on the integrated display, accessible in no more than three steps without special codes, with access instructions in the manual or packaging at purchase; FCC ID or model number and web page also on the device or its packaging

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.

Sends or receives radio signals

Depends on: radio equipment

In force since 2 Nov 2017

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50827, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.

“Devices displaying their FCC Identifier, warning statements, or other information electronically must also be labeled, either on the device or its packaging, with the FCC Identifier”

§ 2.935(f) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)

Label

§ 2.909(d)

Label required

This product has been modified by [name, address and telephone number or internet contact of the party performing the modifications]

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.

Digital device (US FCC)

Depends on: fcc digital device

In force since 2 Nov 2017

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50825, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.

the equipment shall be labeled, following the specifications in § 2.925(d), with the following: “This product has been modified by [insert name, address and telephone number or internet contact information of the party performing the modifications].”

§ 2.909(d) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)

Label
47 CFR 2.1074(a)
Label required
Devices subject only to Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall be uniquely identified by the party responsible for marketing or importin
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
Applies when
Digital device (US FCC)
Sends or receives radio signals: no
Depends on: fcc digital device, radio equipment
Effective
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50829, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
Source
“Devices subject only to Supplier's Declaration of Conformity shall be uniquely identified by the party responsible for marketing or importing the equipment within the United”
47 CFR 2.1074(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)
Label
47 CFR 2.925(a)
Label required
FCC ID preceded by 'FCC ID' in capital letters on a single line, legible without magnification; other statements required for the equipment class; may be shown electronically per § 2.935
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
Applies when
Sends or receives radio signals
Depends on: radio equipment
Effective
In force since 21 Mar 1979
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 21 Mar 1979
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 44 FR 17177, 1979-03-21; earlier commencement is not stated.
Source
“Each equipment covered in an application for equipment authorization shall bear a label listing the following: (1) FCC Identifier consisting of the two elements in the exact order specified in § 2.926.”
47 CFR 2.925(a) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)
Label
§ 2.935(f)
Label required
FCC ID and statements on the integrated display, accessible in no more than three steps without special codes, with access instructions in the manual or packaging at purchase; FCC ID or model number and web page also on the device or its packaging
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
Applies when
Sends or receives radio signals
Depends on: radio equipment
Effective
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50827, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
Source
“Devices displaying their FCC Identifier, warning statements, or other information electronically must also be labeled, either on the device or its packaging, with the FCC Identifier”
§ 2.935(f) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)
Label
§ 2.909(d)
Label required
This product has been modified by [name, address and telephone number or internet contact of the party performing the modifications]
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 21 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-21 per the eCFR.
Applies when
Digital device (US FCC)
Depends on: fcc digital device
Effective
In force since 2 Nov 2017
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Nov 2017
Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 50825, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.
Source
the equipment shall be labeled, following the specifications in § 2.925(d), with the following: “This product has been modified by [insert name, address and telephone number or internet contact information of the party performing the modifications].”
§ 2.909(d) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J(opens in a new tab)