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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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16 CFR Part 1263 Safety standard for button cell or coin batteries and consumer products containing such batteries16 CFR 12636 rulesIn force from: 23 Oct 2023Industries: Batteries, Electronics, Home and kitchen, Cosmetics
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Label

§1263.4(a)

Label required

Warning statements clearly visible, prominent, legible and permanently marked, in contrasting colour and in English; safety alert symbol and signal word WARNING in the prescribed format; text size by principal display panel area

Exemptions (1)

Zinc-air button cell or coin batteries are not subject to the part (§1263.1(d))

“These are: zinc-air button cell or coin batteries.”
§1263.1(d) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

  • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
  • Contains a button or coin cell
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: button or coin cell, economic operator role

In force since 22 Sep 2024

Applies to products manufactured on or after 22 Sep 2024

Packages manufactured or imported after September 21, 2024 (§1263.1(b)); first day 2024-09-22.

“All warning statements must be clearly visible, prominent, legible, and permanently marked.”
§1263.4(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
Label

§1263.4(b)(3)(i)

Label required

Keep in original package until ready to use.

Exemptions (1)

Zinc-air button cell or coin batteries are not subject to the part (§1263.1(d))

“These are: zinc-air button cell or coin batteries.”
§1263.1(d) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

  • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
  • Contains a button or coin cell
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: button or coin cell, economic operator role

In force since 22 Sep 2024

Applies to products manufactured on or after 22 Sep 2024

Packages manufactured or imported after September 21, 2024 (§1263.1(b)); first day 2024-09-22.

“(i) Keep in original package until ready to use.”
§1263.4(b)(3)(i) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
Label

§1263.4(b)(3)(ii)

Label required

Immediately dispose of used batteries and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash.

Exemptions (1)

Zinc-air button cell or coin batteries are not subject to the part (§1263.1(d))

“These are: zinc-air button cell or coin batteries.”
§1263.1(d) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

  • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
  • Contains a button or coin cell
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: button or coin cell, economic operator role

In force since 22 Sep 2024

Applies to products manufactured on or after 22 Sep 2024

Packages manufactured or imported after September 21, 2024 (§1263.1(b)); first day 2024-09-22.

“(ii) Immediately dispose of used batteries and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash.”
§1263.4(b)(3)(ii) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
Label

US: button-cell-packaging-warning

Label required

Warning label of figure 1 on the principal display panel (or icon of figure 2 with the text of figure 3 on the secondary panel); Keep in original package until ready to use.; Immediately dispose of used batteries and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash.

Exemptions (1)

Zinc-air button cell or coin batteries are not subject to the part (§1263.1(d))

“These are: zinc-air button cell or coin batteries.”
§1263.1(d) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

  • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
  • Contains a button or coin cell
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

Depends on: button or coin cell, economic operator role

In force since 22 Sep 2024

Applies to products manufactured on or after 22 Sep 2024

Packages manufactured or imported after September 21, 2024 (§1263.1(b)); first day 2024-09-22.

“The principal display panel of the packaging must include the warning label in figure 1”
§1263.4(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
Label

§1263.4(b)(2)

Label required

Icon of figure 2 (at least 20 mm) on the principal display panel with the text of figure 3 on the secondary display panel

Exemptions (1)

Zinc-air button cell or coin batteries are not subject to the part (§1263.1(d))

“These are: zinc-air button cell or coin batteries.”
§1263.1(d) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

  • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
  • Contains a button or coin cell
  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • Packaging space does not allow the full warning label

Depends on: button or coin cell, economic operator role, warning label space prohibited

In force since 22 Sep 2024

Applies to products manufactured on or after 22 Sep 2024

Packages manufactured or imported after September 21, 2024 (§1263.1(b)); first day 2024-09-22.

“If space prohibits the full warning label shown in figure 1 to paragraph (b)(1), place the icon shown in figure 2”
§1263.4(b)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

US: consumer-products-with-button-cells

Must meet the conditions of ANSI/UL 4200A, Standard for Safety for Products Incorporating Button Batteries or Coin Cell Batteries (approved August 30, 2023)

Exemptions (1)

Toy products in compliance with the battery accessibility and labeling requirements of 16 CFR part 1250 are exempt (§1263.1(c))

“Any object designed, manufactured, or marketed as a plaything for children under 14 years of age”
§1263.1(c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

  • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
  • Contains a button or coin cell

Depends on: button or coin cell

In force since 23 Oct 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 23 Oct 2023

Effective October 23, 2023 (§1263.1(b)).

“Each consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries shall comply with ANSI/UL 4200A”
§1263.3 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    §1263.4(a)

    Label required

    Warning statements clearly visible, prominent, legible and permanently marked, in contrasting colour and in English; safety alert symbol and signal word WARNING in the prescribed format; text size by principal display panel area

    Exemptions (1)

    Zinc-air button cell or coin batteries are not subject to the part (§1263.1(d))

    “These are: zinc-air button cell or coin batteries.”
    §1263.1(d) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
    • Contains a button or coin cell
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: button or coin cell, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 22 Sep 2024

    Applies to products manufactured on or after 22 Sep 2024

    Packages manufactured or imported after September 21, 2024 (§1263.1(b)); first day 2024-09-22.

    Source
    “All warning statements must be clearly visible, prominent, legible, and permanently marked.”
    §1263.4(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    §1263.4(b)(3)(i)

    Label required

    Keep in original package until ready to use.

    Exemptions (1)

    Zinc-air button cell or coin batteries are not subject to the part (§1263.1(d))

    “These are: zinc-air button cell or coin batteries.”
    §1263.1(d) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
    • Contains a button or coin cell
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: button or coin cell, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 22 Sep 2024

    Applies to products manufactured on or after 22 Sep 2024

    Packages manufactured or imported after September 21, 2024 (§1263.1(b)); first day 2024-09-22.

    Source
    “(i) Keep in original package until ready to use.”
    §1263.4(b)(3)(i) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    §1263.4(b)(3)(ii)

    Label required

    Immediately dispose of used batteries and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash.

    Exemptions (1)

    Zinc-air button cell or coin batteries are not subject to the part (§1263.1(d))

    “These are: zinc-air button cell or coin batteries.”
    §1263.1(d) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
    • Contains a button or coin cell
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: button or coin cell, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 22 Sep 2024

    Applies to products manufactured on or after 22 Sep 2024

    Packages manufactured or imported after September 21, 2024 (§1263.1(b)); first day 2024-09-22.

    Source
    “(ii) Immediately dispose of used batteries and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash.”
    §1263.4(b)(3)(ii) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    US: button-cell-packaging-warning

    Label required

    Warning label of figure 1 on the principal display panel (or icon of figure 2 with the text of figure 3 on the secondary panel); Keep in original package until ready to use.; Immediately dispose of used batteries and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash.

    Exemptions (1)

    Zinc-air button cell or coin batteries are not subject to the part (§1263.1(d))

    “These are: zinc-air button cell or coin batteries.”
    §1263.1(d) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
    • Contains a button or coin cell
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer

    Depends on: button or coin cell, economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 22 Sep 2024

    Applies to products manufactured on or after 22 Sep 2024

    Packages manufactured or imported after September 21, 2024 (§1263.1(b)); first day 2024-09-22.

    Source
    “The principal display panel of the packaging must include the warning label in figure 1”
    §1263.4(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    §1263.4(b)(2)

    Label required

    Icon of figure 2 (at least 20 mm) on the principal display panel with the text of figure 3 on the secondary display panel

    Exemptions (1)

    Zinc-air button cell or coin batteries are not subject to the part (§1263.1(d))

    “These are: zinc-air button cell or coin batteries.”
    §1263.1(d) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
    • Contains a button or coin cell
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • Packaging space does not allow the full warning label

    Depends on: button or coin cell, economic operator role, warning label space prohibited

    Effective

    In force since 22 Sep 2024

    Applies to products manufactured on or after 22 Sep 2024

    Packages manufactured or imported after September 21, 2024 (§1263.1(b)); first day 2024-09-22.

    Source
    “If space prohibits the full warning label shown in figure 1 to paragraph (b)(1), place the icon shown in figure 2”
    §1263.4(b)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    US: consumer-products-with-button-cells

    Must meet the conditions of ANSI/UL 4200A, Standard for Safety for Products Incorporating Button Batteries or Coin Cell Batteries (approved August 30, 2023)

    Exemptions (1)

    Toy products in compliance with the battery accessibility and labeling requirements of 16 CFR part 1250 are exempt (§1263.1(c))

    “Any object designed, manufactured, or marketed as a plaything for children under 14 years of age”
    §1263.1(c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-01 per the eCFR.

    Applies when
    • It is a consumer product containing a button cell or coin battery, or such a battery sold on its own or packaged with one (16 CFR 1263.2 (Consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries))
    • Contains a button or coin cell

    Depends on: button or coin cell

    Effective

    In force since 23 Oct 2023

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 23 Oct 2023

    Effective October 23, 2023 (§1263.1(b)).

    Source
    “Each consumer product containing button cell or coin batteries shall comply with ANSI/UL 4200A”
    §1263.3 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 16 CFR 1263(opens in a new tab)

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