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  1. Notification required for PFASApplies when manufacturer or Importer40 CFR Part 705 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements for certain perNotification
  2. General service lamp power factorMax 0.7 ratio (performance basis)10 CFR Part 430 Subpart C, Energy and water conservation standards and their compliance datesLimit

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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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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ch. VI (cosmetics), 21 U.S.C. 361-364j, as amended by MoCRA (Pub. L. 117-328 div. FF title III subtitle E)21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)5 rulesIn force from: 25 Jun 1938Industries: Cosmetics
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Label

Coal-tar hair dye label caution legend

Label required

Caution—This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dyeing the eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may cause blindness.

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.

Every product in the category

In force since 25 Jun 1938

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Jun 1938

Stored note under 361: section effective twelve months after June 25, 1938, 'except par. (a), which, with certain exceptions, became effective on June 25, 1938'; the coal-tar hair dye exception is in par. (a).

except that this provision shall not apply to coal-tar hair dye, the label of which bears the following legend conspicuously displayed thereon: "Caution—This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals
21 U.S.C. 361(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Label name and place of business of manufacturer, packer or distributor

Label required

Name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor

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.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 1940

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 1940

Stored note under 362: 'Par. (b) effective Jan. 1, 1940, and such subsection effective July 1, 1940, as provided by regulations for certain lithographed labeling and containers bearing certain labeling'; Jan. 1, 1940 used as the general date.

“If in package form unless it bears a label containing (1) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor;”
21 U.S.C. 362(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Label accurate statement of quantity of contents

Label required

Accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count

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.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 1940

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 1940

Stored note under 362: 'Par. (b) effective Jan. 1, 1940, and such subsection effective July 1, 1940, as provided by regulations for certain lithographed labeling and containers bearing certain labeling'; Jan. 1, 1940 used as the general date.

“(2) an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count;”
21 U.S.C. 362(b)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Label domestic address, phone number or electronic contact for adverse event reports

Label required

Domestic address, domestic phone number, or electronic contact information (may include a website) for adverse event reports

Exemptions (1)

A cosmetic product or facility also subject to subchapter V (drugs) is exempt from secs. 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f and 364g

“a cosmetic product or facility that is also subject to the requirements of subchapter V shall be exempt from the requirements of sections 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f, and 364g of this title.”
21 U.S.C. 364i(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(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.

  • Makes a drug claim (for example sunscreen or anti-dandruff): no

Depends on: otc drug claim

In force since 29 Dec 2024

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Dec 2024

Stored note to 364e: sec. 609(a) takes effect 'the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 29, 2022]'; computed as 2024-12-29.

“Each cosmetic product shall bear a label that includes a domestic address, domestic phone number, or electronic contact information, which may include a website, through which the responsible person can receive adverse event reports with respect to such cosmetic product.”
21 U.S.C. 364e(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Professional-use-only cosmetic label statement

Label required

Clear and prominent statement that the product shall be administered or used only by licensed professionals

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.

  • For professional use only
  • Makes a drug claim (for example sunscreen or anti-dandruff): no

Depends on: professional use, otc drug claim

In force since 29 Dec 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Dec 2023

In force from 2023-12-29: the stored statutory note makes the 2022 amendment effective 1 year after Dec. 29, 2022.

“A cosmetic product introduced into interstate commerce and intended to be used only by a professional shall bear a label that— (A) contains a clear and prominent statement that the product shall be administered or used only by licensed professionals;”
21 U.S.C. 364e(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Coal-tar hair dye label caution legend

    Label required

    Caution—This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dyeing the eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may cause blindness.

    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

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 25 Jun 1938

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Jun 1938

    Stored note under 361: section effective twelve months after June 25, 1938, 'except par. (a), which, with certain exceptions, became effective on June 25, 1938'; the coal-tar hair dye exception is in par. (a).

    Source
    except that this provision shall not apply to coal-tar hair dye, the label of which bears the following legend conspicuously displayed thereon: "Caution—This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals
    21 U.S.C. 361(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Label name and place of business of manufacturer, packer or distributor

    Label required

    Name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor

    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

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 1940

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 1940

    Stored note under 362: 'Par. (b) effective Jan. 1, 1940, and such subsection effective July 1, 1940, as provided by regulations for certain lithographed labeling and containers bearing certain labeling'; Jan. 1, 1940 used as the general date.

    Source
    “If in package form unless it bears a label containing (1) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor;”
    21 U.S.C. 362(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Label accurate statement of quantity of contents

    Label required

    Accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count

    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

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 1940

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 1940

    Stored note under 362: 'Par. (b) effective Jan. 1, 1940, and such subsection effective July 1, 1940, as provided by regulations for certain lithographed labeling and containers bearing certain labeling'; Jan. 1, 1940 used as the general date.

    Source
    “(2) an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count;”
    21 U.S.C. 362(b)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Label domestic address, phone number or electronic contact for adverse event reports

    Label required

    Domestic address, domestic phone number, or electronic contact information (may include a website) for adverse event reports

    Exemptions (1)

    A cosmetic product or facility also subject to subchapter V (drugs) is exempt from secs. 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f and 364g

    “a cosmetic product or facility that is also subject to the requirements of subchapter V shall be exempt from the requirements of sections 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f, and 364g of this title.”
    21 U.S.C. 364i(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(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
    • Makes a drug claim (for example sunscreen or anti-dandruff): no

    Depends on: otc drug claim

    Effective

    In force since 29 Dec 2024

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Dec 2024

    Stored note to 364e: sec. 609(a) takes effect 'the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 29, 2022]'; computed as 2024-12-29.

    Source
    “Each cosmetic product shall bear a label that includes a domestic address, domestic phone number, or electronic contact information, which may include a website, through which the responsible person can receive adverse event reports with respect to such cosmetic product.”
    21 U.S.C. 364e(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Professional-use-only cosmetic label statement

    Label required

    Clear and prominent statement that the product shall be administered or used only by licensed professionals

    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
    • For professional use only
    • Makes a drug claim (for example sunscreen or anti-dandruff): no

    Depends on: professional use, otc drug claim

    Effective

    In force since 29 Dec 2023

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Dec 2023

    In force from 2023-12-29: the stored statutory note makes the 2022 amendment effective 1 year after Dec. 29, 2022.

    Source
    “A cosmetic product introduced into interstate commerce and intended to be used only by a professional shall bear a label that— (A) contains a clear and prominent statement that the product shall be administered or used only by licensed professionals;”
    21 U.S.C. 364e(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)

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