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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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47 CFR Part 15, Radio Frequency Devices47 CFR Part 1511 rulesIn force from: 25 Apr 1989Industries: Electronics, Batteries
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Conformity

47 CFR 15.101(a)

Must meet the conditions of unintentional radiators shall be authorized prior to the initiation of marketing, pursuant to the procedures for certification or Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) given in subpart J of part 2

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.

  • 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 50832, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.

“Except as otherwise exempted in §§ 15.23, 15.103, and 15.113, unintentional radiators shall be authorized prior to the initiation of marketing, pursuant to the procedures for certification or Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) given in subpart J of part 2 of this chapter, as follows:”
47 CFR 15.101(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
Disclosure

47 CFR 15.105(a)

Disclosure to consumer

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules (commercial environment statement)

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.

  • Digital device (US FCC)
  • Digital device marketed for home use (US FCC Class B): no
  • It is a Class A digital device or peripheral

Depends on: fcc digital device, fcc class b digital device

In force since 25 Apr 1989

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

“For a Class A digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location”
47 CFR 15.105(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
Disclosure

47 CFR 15.105(b)

Disclosure to consumer

Class B interference statement and corrective measures (reorient antenna, increase separation, different outlet, consult dealer) in a prominent place in the manual

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.

  • Digital device marketed for home use (US FCC Class B)

Depends on: fcc class b digital device

In force since 25 Apr 1989

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

“For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location”
47 CFR 15.105(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
Label

47 CFR 15.19(a)(3)

Label required

statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.; on the device in a conspicuous location; in the user manual and on packaging or a removable label if the device is too small for four-point type and has no electronic display (§ 15.19(a)(5))

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.

  • Radio-frequency device (US FCC Part 15)

Depends on: fcc part15 device

In force since 25 Apr 1989

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

“(3) All other devices shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device:”
47 CFR 15.19(a)(3) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

47 CFR 15.201(b)

Must meet the conditions of all intentional radiators operating under the provisions of this part shall be certified by the Telecommunication Certification Bodies pursu

Exemptions (1)

Carrier current systems, devices under §§ 15.211, 15.213 and 15.221 and devices below 490 kHz with emissions 40 dB below the § 15.209 limits use SDoC instead of certification.

“Intentional radiators operated as carrier current systems, devices operated under the provisions of §§ 15.211, 15.213, and 15.221, and devices operating below 490 kHz in which all emissions are at least 40 dB below the limits in § 15.209 are subject to Suppliers Declaration of Conformity”
§ 15.201(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(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.

  • Sends or receives radio signals

Depends on: radio equipment

In force since 25 Apr 1989

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

“all intentional radiators operating under the provisions of this part shall be certified by the Telecommunication Certification Bodies pursuant to the procedures in subpart J”
47 CFR 15.201(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

47 CFR 15.247(a)

Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 15.247: a frequency hopping or digitally modulated intentional radiator in 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz or 5725-5850 MHz meets the section's channel, peak output power (§ 15.247(b)), out-of-band emission (§ 15.247(d)) and power spectral density (§ 15.247(e)) limits

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.

  • Sends or receives radio signals

Depends on: radio equipment

In force since 25 Apr 1989

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

“(a) Operation under the provisions of this Section is limited to frequency hopping and digitally modulated intentional radiators that comply with the following provisions:”
47 CFR 15.247(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

§ 15.203

Must meet the conditions of § 15.203: intentional radiators designed so that no antenna other than that furnished by the responsible party can be used (permanently attached, unique coupling or professional installation)

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.

  • Sends or receives radio signals

Depends on: radio equipment

In force since 1 Sep 2017

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2017

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 41559, 2017-09-01; earlier commencement is not stated.

“An intentional radiator shall be designed to ensure that no antenna other than that furnished by the responsible party shall be used with the device.”
§ 15.203 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
Disclosure

47 CFR 15.21

Disclosure to consumer

manual cautions that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment (manual may be electronic)

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.

  • Radio-frequency device (US FCC Part 15)

Depends on: fcc part15 device

In force since 25 Apr 1989

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

“The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.”
47 CFR 15.21 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

47 CFR 15.247(a)

Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 15.247: a frequency hopping or digitally modulated intentional radiator in 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz or 5725-5850 MHz meets the section's channel, peak output power (§ 15.247(b)), out-of-band emission (§ 15.247(d)) and power spectral density (§ 15.247(e)) limits

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.

  • Sends or receives radio signals
  • It operates as a frequency hopping or digitally modulated intentional radiator within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, or 5725-5850 MHz

Depends on: radio equipment

In force since 25 Apr 1989

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

“(a) Operation under the provisions of this Section is limited to frequency hopping and digitally modulated intentional radiators that comply with the following provisions:”
47 CFR 15.247(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

§ 15.107(a)

Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 15.107(a): RF voltage conducted onto the AC power line, 150 kHz to 30 MHz, within the table limits

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.

  • Digital device marketed for home use (US FCC Class B)
  • Powered from the mains

Depends on: fcc class b digital device, mains powered

In force since 25 Apr 1989

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

“for equipment that is designed to be connected to the public utility (AC) power line, the radio frequency voltage that is conducted back onto the AC power line on any frequency or frequencies within the band 150 kHz to 30 MHz shall not exceed the limits in the following table, as measured using a 50 μH/50 ohms line impedance stabilization network (LISN).”
§ 15.107(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

§ 15.109(a)

Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 15.109(a): field strength at 3 m not above 100 uV/m (30-88 MHz), 150 (88-216), 200 (216-960), 500 (above 960)

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.

  • Digital device marketed for home use (US FCC Class B)

Depends on: fcc class b digital device

In force since 25 Apr 1989

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

“the field strength of radiated emissions from unintentional radiators at a distance of 3 meters shall not exceed the following values: Frequency of emission (MHz)”
§ 15.109(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    47 CFR 15.101(a)

    Must meet the conditions of unintentional radiators shall be authorized prior to the initiation of marketing, pursuant to the procedures for certification or Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) given in subpart J of part 2

    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
    • 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 50832, 2017-11-02; earlier commencement is not stated.

    Source
    “Except as otherwise exempted in §§ 15.23, 15.103, and 15.113, unintentional radiators shall be authorized prior to the initiation of marketing, pursuant to the procedures for certification or Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) given in subpart J of part 2 of this chapter, as follows:”
    47 CFR 15.101(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    47 CFR 15.105(a)

    Disclosure to consumer

    Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules (commercial environment statement)

    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
    • Digital device (US FCC)
    • Digital device marketed for home use (US FCC Class B): no
    • It is a Class A digital device or peripheral

    Depends on: fcc digital device, fcc class b digital device

    Effective

    In force since 25 Apr 1989

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

    Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

    Source
    “For a Class A digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location”
    47 CFR 15.105(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    47 CFR 15.105(b)

    Disclosure to consumer

    Class B interference statement and corrective measures (reorient antenna, increase separation, different outlet, consult dealer) in a prominent place in the manual

    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
    • Digital device marketed for home use (US FCC Class B)

    Depends on: fcc class b digital device

    Effective

    In force since 25 Apr 1989

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

    Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

    Source
    “For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location”
    47 CFR 15.105(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    47 CFR 15.19(a)(3)

    Label required

    statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.; on the device in a conspicuous location; in the user manual and on packaging or a removable label if the device is too small for four-point type and has no electronic display (§ 15.19(a)(5))

    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
    • Radio-frequency device (US FCC Part 15)

    Depends on: fcc part15 device

    Effective

    In force since 25 Apr 1989

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

    Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

    Source
    “(3) All other devices shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device:”
    47 CFR 15.19(a)(3) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    47 CFR 15.201(b)

    Must meet the conditions of all intentional radiators operating under the provisions of this part shall be certified by the Telecommunication Certification Bodies pursu

    Exemptions (1)

    Carrier current systems, devices under §§ 15.211, 15.213 and 15.221 and devices below 490 kHz with emissions 40 dB below the § 15.209 limits use SDoC instead of certification.

    “Intentional radiators operated as carrier current systems, devices operated under the provisions of §§ 15.211, 15.213, and 15.221, and devices operating below 490 kHz in which all emissions are at least 40 dB below the limits in § 15.209 are subject to Suppliers Declaration of Conformity”
    § 15.201(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(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
    • Sends or receives radio signals

    Depends on: radio equipment

    Effective

    In force since 25 Apr 1989

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

    Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

    Source
    “all intentional radiators operating under the provisions of this part shall be certified by the Telecommunication Certification Bodies pursuant to the procedures in subpart J”
    47 CFR 15.201(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    47 CFR 15.247(a)

    Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 15.247: a frequency hopping or digitally modulated intentional radiator in 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz or 5725-5850 MHz meets the section's channel, peak output power (§ 15.247(b)), out-of-band emission (§ 15.247(d)) and power spectral density (§ 15.247(e)) limits

    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
    • Sends or receives radio signals

    Depends on: radio equipment

    Effective

    In force since 25 Apr 1989

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

    Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

    Source
    “(a) Operation under the provisions of this Section is limited to frequency hopping and digitally modulated intentional radiators that comply with the following provisions:”
    47 CFR 15.247(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    § 15.203

    Must meet the conditions of § 15.203: intentional radiators designed so that no antenna other than that furnished by the responsible party can be used (permanently attached, unique coupling or professional installation)

    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
    • Sends or receives radio signals

    Depends on: radio equipment

    Effective

    In force since 1 Sep 2017

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2017

    Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 82 FR 41559, 2017-09-01; earlier commencement is not stated.

    Source
    “An intentional radiator shall be designed to ensure that no antenna other than that furnished by the responsible party shall be used with the device.”
    § 15.203 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    47 CFR 15.21

    Disclosure to consumer

    manual cautions that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment (manual may be electronic)

    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
    • Radio-frequency device (US FCC Part 15)

    Depends on: fcc part15 device

    Effective

    In force since 25 Apr 1989

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

    Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

    Source
    “The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.”
    47 CFR 15.21 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    47 CFR 15.247(a)

    Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 15.247: a frequency hopping or digitally modulated intentional radiator in 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz or 5725-5850 MHz meets the section's channel, peak output power (§ 15.247(b)), out-of-band emission (§ 15.247(d)) and power spectral density (§ 15.247(e)) limits

    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
    • Sends or receives radio signals
    • It operates as a frequency hopping or digitally modulated intentional radiator within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, or 5725-5850 MHz

    Depends on: radio equipment

    Effective

    In force since 25 Apr 1989

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

    Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

    Source
    “(a) Operation under the provisions of this Section is limited to frequency hopping and digitally modulated intentional radiators that comply with the following provisions:”
    47 CFR 15.247(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    § 15.107(a)

    Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 15.107(a): RF voltage conducted onto the AC power line, 150 kHz to 30 MHz, within the table limits

    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
    • Digital device marketed for home use (US FCC Class B)
    • Powered from the mains

    Depends on: fcc class b digital device, mains powered

    Effective

    In force since 25 Apr 1989

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

    Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

    Source
    “for equipment that is designed to be connected to the public utility (AC) power line, the radio frequency voltage that is conducted back onto the AC power line on any frequency or frequencies within the band 150 kHz to 30 MHz shall not exceed the limits in the following table, as measured using a 50 μH/50 ohms line impedance stabilization network (LISN).”
    § 15.107(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    § 15.109(a)

    Must meet the conditions of 47 CFR 15.109(a): field strength at 3 m not above 100 uV/m (30-88 MHz), 150 (88-216), 200 (216-960), 500 (above 960)

    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
    • Digital device marketed for home use (US FCC Class B)

    Depends on: fcc class b digital device

    Effective

    In force since 25 Apr 1989

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Apr 1989

    Section-history date: the first Federal Register citation of the section's source note in the stored eCFR text is 54 FR 17714, 1989-04-25; earlier commencement is not stated.

    Source
    “the field strength of radiated emissions from unintentional radiators at a distance of 3 meters shall not exceed the following values: Frequency of emission (MHz)”
    § 15.109(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government (eCFR, GPO): 47 CFR Part 15(opens in a new tab)

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