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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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Food labeling (21 CFR Part 101)21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)7 rulesIn force from: 6 Jan 1993Industries: Food
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Conformity

Nutrient content claim on the label or in labeling

Must meet the conditions of A nutrient content claim may be made only in accordance with 21 CFR 101.13 and the applicable regulations in subpart D of part 101 (and parts 105 and 107)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

  • Carries a nutrition or health claim

Depends on: nutrition claim

In force since 6 Jan 1993

Applies to products sold on or after 6 Jan 1993

Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

“(b) A claim that expressly or implicitly characterizes the level of a nutrient of the type required to be in nutrition labeling under § 101.9 or under § 101.36 (that”
101.13(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

(a) General requirements. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a

Must meet the conditions of (a) General requirements. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a claim about the level of a nutrient in a food in relation

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: high protein or source of fibre

In force since 6 Jan 1993

Applies to products sold on or after 6 Jan 1993

Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

“(a) General requirements. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a claim about the level of a nutrient in a food in relation”
101.54(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

(a) General requirements. A claim about the calorie or sugar content of a food m

Must meet the conditions of (a) General requirements. A claim about the calorie or sugar content of a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: low sugar or no added sugar

In force since 6 Jan 1993

Applies to products sold on or after 6 Jan 1993

Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

“(a) General requirements. A claim about the calorie or sugar content of a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling”
101.60(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

(a) General requirements. A claim about the level of sodium or salt in a food ma

Must meet the conditions of (a) General requirements. A claim about the level of sodium or salt in a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling of the food if: (1) The claim uses one of the terms defined in this section in accordance with the definition for that term;

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: reduced salt

In force since 6 Jan 1993

Applies to products sold on or after 6 Jan 1993

Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

“(a) General requirements. A claim about the level of sodium or salt in a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling of the food if: (1) The claim uses one of the terms defined in this section in accordance with the definition for that term;”
101.61(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

(a) General requirements. A claim about the level of fat, fatty acid, and choles

Must meet the conditions of (a) General requirements. A claim about the level of fat, fatty acid, and cholesterol in a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling of foods if: (1) The claim uses one of the terms defined in this section in accordance with the definition for that term;

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

  • Claim: low fat

In force since 6 Jan 1993

Applies to products sold on or after 6 Jan 1993

Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

“(a) General requirements. A claim about the level of fat, fatty acid, and cholesterol in a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling of foods if: (1) The claim uses one of the terms defined in this section in accordance with the definition for that term;”
101.62(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

(b) Requirements. (1) A food that bears the claim “gluten-free” in its labeling

Must meet the conditions of (b) Requirements. (1) A food that bears the claim “gluten-free” in its labeling and fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (a)(3) of this section

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

  • Carries a gluten-free claim

Depends on: gluten free claim

In force since 5 Aug 2013

Applies to products sold on or after 5 Aug 2013

Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

(b) Requirements. (1) A food that bears the claim “gluten-free” in its labeling and fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (a)(3) of this section
101.91(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Required words, statements and information must be prominent and conspicuous on the part of the label displayed under customary conditions of purchase

Must meet the conditions of 21 CFR 101.15: required label statements prominent and conspicuous, in terms the consumer is likely to read and understand

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

  • Sold prepacked

Depends on: sold prepacked

In force, start date unknown

In force no later than 2026-10-07 (the stored eCFR version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

“A word, statement, or other information required by or under authority of the act to appear on the label may lack that prominence and conspicuousness required by section 403(f) of the act by reason (among other reasons) of: (1) The failure of such word, statement, or information to appear on the part or panel of the label which is presented or displayed under customary conditions of purchase;”
21 CFR 101.15(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, versioner 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Nutrient content claim on the label or in labeling

    Must meet the conditions of A nutrient content claim may be made only in accordance with 21 CFR 101.13 and the applicable regulations in subpart D of part 101 (and parts 105 and 107)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Carries a nutrition or health claim

    Depends on: nutrition claim

    Effective

    In force since 6 Jan 1993

    Applies to products sold on or after 6 Jan 1993

    Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

    Source
    “(b) A claim that expressly or implicitly characterizes the level of a nutrient of the type required to be in nutrition labeling under § 101.9 or under § 101.36 (that”
    101.13(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    (a) General requirements. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a

    Must meet the conditions of (a) General requirements. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a claim about the level of a nutrient in a food in relation

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: high protein or source of fibre
    Effective

    In force since 6 Jan 1993

    Applies to products sold on or after 6 Jan 1993

    Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

    Source
    “(a) General requirements. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a claim about the level of a nutrient in a food in relation”
    101.54(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    (a) General requirements. A claim about the calorie or sugar content of a food m

    Must meet the conditions of (a) General requirements. A claim about the calorie or sugar content of a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: low sugar or no added sugar
    Effective

    In force since 6 Jan 1993

    Applies to products sold on or after 6 Jan 1993

    Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

    Source
    “(a) General requirements. A claim about the calorie or sugar content of a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling”
    101.60(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    (a) General requirements. A claim about the level of sodium or salt in a food ma

    Must meet the conditions of (a) General requirements. A claim about the level of sodium or salt in a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling of the food if: (1) The claim uses one of the terms defined in this section in accordance with the definition for that term;

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: reduced salt
    Effective

    In force since 6 Jan 1993

    Applies to products sold on or after 6 Jan 1993

    Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

    Source
    “(a) General requirements. A claim about the level of sodium or salt in a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling of the food if: (1) The claim uses one of the terms defined in this section in accordance with the definition for that term;”
    101.61(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    (a) General requirements. A claim about the level of fat, fatty acid, and choles

    Must meet the conditions of (a) General requirements. A claim about the level of fat, fatty acid, and cholesterol in a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling of foods if: (1) The claim uses one of the terms defined in this section in accordance with the definition for that term;

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Claim: low fat
    Effective

    In force since 6 Jan 1993

    Applies to products sold on or after 6 Jan 1993

    Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

    Source
    “(a) General requirements. A claim about the level of fat, fatty acid, and cholesterol in a food may only be made on the label or in the labeling of foods if: (1) The claim uses one of the terms defined in this section in accordance with the definition for that term;”
    101.62(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    (b) Requirements. (1) A food that bears the claim “gluten-free” in its labeling

    Must meet the conditions of (b) Requirements. (1) A food that bears the claim “gluten-free” in its labeling and fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (a)(3) of this section

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Carries a gluten-free claim

    Depends on: gluten free claim

    Effective

    In force since 5 Aug 2013

    Applies to products sold on or after 5 Aug 2013

    Date stated in the published text: the first Federal Register date of the section history note (or of the part Source line where the section has none), used as the provision date.

    Source
    (b) Requirements. (1) A food that bears the claim “gluten-free” in its labeling and fails to meet the requirements of paragraph (a)(3) of this section
    101.91(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Required words, statements and information must be prominent and conspicuous on the part of the label displayed under customary conditions of purchase

    Must meet the conditions of 21 CFR 101.15: required label statements prominent and conspicuous, in terms the consumer is likely to read and understand

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • Sold prepacked

    Depends on: sold prepacked

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    In force no later than 2026-10-07 (the stored eCFR version date); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.

    Source
    “A word, statement, or other information required by or under authority of the act to appear on the label may lack that prominence and conspicuousness required by section 403(f) of the act by reason (among other reasons) of: (1) The failure of such word, statement, or information to appear on the part or panel of the label which is presented or displayed under customary conditions of purchase;”
    21 CFR 101.15(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 101 (eCFR, versioner 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)

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