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Is Lead and lead compounds banned where you sell?

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Banned, limited, needs a warning, or no rule we know of. US states also follow federal rules, shown in their own row.

Market
Status
Requirement, dates and source
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Packaged food and beverages: 7 Oct 2026; 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.

Warning required

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): Lead: 15 (oral)). In force since 1 Oct 1993.

Chemical
Lead and lead compounds
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
an authoritative body (AB)
CAS No.
none given
Date listed
1 Oct 1992

Prop 65 list row: Lead and lead compounds · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 16 Sep 2023), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: not covered; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Limited

For Portable batteries and Power banks: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 18 Aug 2024.

“From 18 August 2024, portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, shall not contain more than 0,01 % of lead (expressed as lead metal) by weight.”
Annex I point 3(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)

For Consumer electronics and small appliances, Home and kitchen goods and Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 18 Aug 2024.

“From 18 August 2024, portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, shall not contain more than 0,01 % of lead (expressed as lead metal) by weight.”
Annex I point 3(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)

For Electric vehicle batteries: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 18 Feb 2024.

Annex I point applies to batteries incorporated in vehicles (incl. special purpose vehicles) of categories M1 and N1 (Reg. 2018/858); no product fact states the vehicle category.

“5. Electric vehicle batteries incorporated in vehicles, including special purpose vehicles, of the categories M1 and N1 as defined in Regulation (EU) 2018/858, shall not contain more than 0,1 % of lead (expressed as lead metal) by weight in homogeneous material.”
Annex I point 3(5) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)

For Portable batteries and Power banks: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 18 Feb 2024.

Annex I point applies to batteries incorporated in vehicles (incl. special purpose vehicles) of categories M1 and N1 (Reg. 2018/858); no product fact states the vehicle category.

“3. Portable batteries incorporated in vehicles, including special purpose vehicles, of the categories M1 and N1 as defined in Regulation (EU) 2018/858, shall not contain”
Annex I point 3(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
Show 1 more rule for this market

For SLI batteries: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 18 Feb 2024.

Annex I point applies to batteries incorporated in vehicles (incl. special purpose vehicles) of categories M1 and N1 (Reg. 2018/858); no product fact states the vehicle category.

“7. SLI batteries incorporated in vehicles, including special purpose vehicles, of the categories M1 and N1 as defined in Regulation (EU) 2018/858, shall not contain”
Annex I point 3(7) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
Other requirement

For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers: Label required. In force since 26 Sep 2008.

a battery containing more than 0.004% of lead by weight unless it is marked with the chemical symbol “Pb”.
reg. 6(1)(c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026; 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.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 27 Mar 2026 (Home and kitchen goods: 27 Mar 2026; Cosmetics and personal care: 8 Oct 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 8 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 24 Mar 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 20 Aug 2026), 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; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Packaged food and beverages: 7 Oct 2026; 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.

  • Status
    Warning required
    Requirement, dates and source

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): Lead: 15 (oral)). In force since 1 Oct 1993.

    Chemical
    Lead and lead compounds
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    an authoritative body (AB)
    CAS No.
    none given
    Date listed
    1 Oct 1992

    Prop 65 list row: Lead and lead compounds · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(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; Cosmetics and personal care: 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; Cosmetics and personal care: 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; Cosmetics and personal care: 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; Cosmetics and personal care: 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; Cosmetics and personal care: 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; Cosmetics and personal care: 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; Cosmetics and personal care: 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; Cosmetics and personal care: not covered; 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 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 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; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Portable batteries and Power banks: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 18 Aug 2024.

    “From 18 August 2024, portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, shall not contain more than 0,01 % of lead (expressed as lead metal) by weight.”
    Annex I point 3(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)

    For Consumer electronics and small appliances, Home and kitchen goods and Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 18 Aug 2024.

    “From 18 August 2024, portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, shall not contain more than 0,01 % of lead (expressed as lead metal) by weight.”
    Annex I point 3(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)

    For Electric vehicle batteries: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 18 Feb 2024.

    Annex I point applies to batteries incorporated in vehicles (incl. special purpose vehicles) of categories M1 and N1 (Reg. 2018/858); no product fact states the vehicle category.

    “5. Electric vehicle batteries incorporated in vehicles, including special purpose vehicles, of the categories M1 and N1 as defined in Regulation (EU) 2018/858, shall not contain more than 0,1 % of lead (expressed as lead metal) by weight in homogeneous material.”
    Annex I point 3(5) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)

    For Portable batteries and Power banks: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 18 Feb 2024.

    Annex I point applies to batteries incorporated in vehicles (incl. special purpose vehicles) of categories M1 and N1 (Reg. 2018/858); no product fact states the vehicle category.

    “3. Portable batteries incorporated in vehicles, including special purpose vehicles, of the categories M1 and N1 as defined in Regulation (EU) 2018/858, shall not contain”
    Annex I point 3(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
    Show 1 more rule for this market

    For SLI batteries: Limit 0.1 % (content basis). In force since 18 Feb 2024.

    Annex I point applies to batteries incorporated in vehicles (incl. special purpose vehicles) of categories M1 and N1 (Reg. 2018/858); no product fact states the vehicle category.

    “7. SLI batteries incorporated in vehicles, including special purpose vehicles, of the categories M1 and N1 as defined in Regulation (EU) 2018/858, shall not contain”
    Annex I point 3(7) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
  • Status
    Other requirement
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers: Label required. In force since 26 Sep 2008.

    a battery containing more than 0.004% of lead by weight unless it is marked with the chemical symbol “Pb”.
    reg. 6(1)(c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(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; Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026; 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
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 27 Mar 2026 (Home and kitchen goods: 27 Mar 2026; Cosmetics and personal care: 8 Oct 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 8 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 24 Mar 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 20 Aug 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

California

Prop 65 listing

California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Listing
Listed 1992-10-01 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
Warning applies from
1 Oct 1993
Requirement
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): Lead: 15 (oral))
Warning wording
This product can expose you to Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Chemical
Lead and lead compounds
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
an authoritative body (AB)
CAS No.
none given
Date listed
1 Oct 1992

Prop 65 list row: Lead and lead compounds · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Groups

Group memberships

Groups that name this substance. Markets define groups like PFAS in different ways.

Not named in any group

No group we track names this substance. Groups like PFAS are defined by chemical structure and don't list members, so whether it's in one depends on your product.

Records

Recalls and alerts

Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Lead and lead compounds, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.

366 records dated 12 Jan 2023 to 26 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.

Show the 8 most recent records

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