CAS 59536-65-1
Is Polybromobiphenyls (PBB) banned where you sell?
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Oct 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: not covered), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 16 Sep 2023), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Bed linen, Throws and blankets and Kitchen towels and dishcloths: Banned. In force since 1 Jun 2009.
“8. Polybromobiphenyls; Polybrominatedbiphenyls (PBB) CAS No 59536-65-1 1. Shall not be used in textile articles, such as garments, undergarments and linen, intended to come into contact with the skin.”
For Consumer electronics and small appliances: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
For E-bikes and pedelecs: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
For Consumer electronics and small appliances: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 2 Jan 2013.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0.1%)”
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 3 Sep 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Sep 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Consumer electronics and small appliances, except Lighting: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 0.1% 이하 · … 라. 폴리브롬화비페닐
Schedule 1의2 1. 라 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 0.1% 이하 · … 라. 폴리브롬화비페닐
Schedule 1의2 1. 라 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)For E-bikes and pedelecs: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 0.1% 이하 · … 라. 폴리브롬화비페닐
Schedule 1의2 1. 라 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Oct 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: not covered), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 16 Sep 2023), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- Banned
- Requirement, dates and source
For Bed linen, Throws and blankets and Kitchen towels and dishcloths: Banned. In force since 1 Jun 2009.
“8. Polybromobiphenyls; Polybrominatedbiphenyls (PBB) CAS No 59536-65-1 1. Shall not be used in textile articles, such as garments, undergarments and linen, intended to come into contact with the skin.”
Annex XVII entry 8 paras 1-2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) For Consumer electronics and small appliances: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Annex II Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab) Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Annex II Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab) For E-bikes and pedelecs: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Annex II Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Consumer electronics and small appliances: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 2 Jan 2013.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0.1%)”
Sch. A1 Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 3 Sep 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Sep 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Consumer electronics and small appliances, except Lighting: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 0.1% 이하 · … 라. 폴리브롬화비페닐
Schedule 1의2 1. 라 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 0.1% 이하 · … 라. 폴리브롬화비페닐
Schedule 1의2 1. 라 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)For E-bikes and pedelecs: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 0.1% 이하 · … 라. 폴리브롬화비페닐
Schedule 1의2 1. 라 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)
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Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) in South Korea: 폴리브롬화비페닐 (PBB) listed in 시행령 별표 1의2 제1호 라목.
“라. 폴리브롬화비페닐”
시행령 Schedule 1의2 item 1 라목 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 시행령 별표 1의2 제1호 라목(opens in a new tab) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) in European Union: Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) as listed in Annex II of Directive 2011/65/EU.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Annex II · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II(opens in a new tab) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) as listed in Schedule A1 of the RoHS Regulations 2012.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0.1%)”
Sch. A1 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Sch. A1(opens in a new tab)
Records
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No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named Polybromobiphenyls (PBB) since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.
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