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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
United States (federal)
Banned

For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

Applies to button cell mercuric-oxide batteries; no registered chemistry value names mercuric-oxide.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any button cell mercuric-oxide battery for use in the United States on or after May 13, 1996.”
§ 14334 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

For Consumer electronics and small appliances, Home and kitchen goods and Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

Applies to button cell mercuric-oxide batteries; no registered chemistry value names mercuric-oxide.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any button cell mercuric-oxide battery for use in the United States on or after May 13, 1996.”
§ 14334 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

For Portable batteries: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

Applies to alkaline-manganese batteries; the chemistry value used covers both alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

For Consumer electronics and small appliances, Home and kitchen goods and Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

Applies to alkaline-manganese batteries; the chemistry value used covers both alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
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For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers and Portable batteries: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

Applies to alkaline-manganese batteries; the chemistry value used covers both alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers and Portable batteries: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

Applies to alkaline-manganese batteries; the chemistry value used covers both alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
§ 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

Applies to zinc-carbon batteries; the chemistry value used covers both zinc-carbon and alkaline-manganese.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any zinc-carbon battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, that contains mercury”
§ 14333 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

For Consumer electronics and small appliances, Home and kitchen goods and Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

Applies to zinc-carbon batteries; the chemistry value used covers both zinc-carbon and alkaline-manganese.

“No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any zinc-carbon battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, that contains mercury”
§ 14333 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
California (US state)
Warning required

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row). In force since 1 Jul 1991.

Chemical
Mercury and mercury compounds
Type of toxicity
developmental toxicity
Listed by
an authoritative body (AB)
CAS No.
none given
Date listed
1 Jul 1990

Prop 65 list row: Mercury and mercury compounds · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
Colorado (US state)
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.

Connecticut (US state)
No known rule

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

Hawaii (US state)
No known rule

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

Illinois (US state)
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.

Maryland (US state)
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.

Maine (US state)
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.

Minnesota (US state)
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.

New Hampshire (US state)
No known rule

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

New Jersey (US state)
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.

New Mexico (US state)
No known rule

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

New York (US state)
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.

Oregon (US state)
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.

Rhode Island (US state)
No known rule

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

Vermont (US state)
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.

Washington (US state)
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.

European Union
Limited

For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers: Limit 0.0005 % (content basis). In force since 18 Feb 2024.

“Batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,0005 % of mercury (expressed as mercury metal) by weight.”
Annex I point 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 0.0005 % (content basis). In force since 18 Feb 2024.

“Batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,0005 % of mercury (expressed as mercury metal) by weight.”
Annex I point 1 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limited

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

a button cell containing more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight unless it is marked with the chemical symbol “Hg”;
reg. 6(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)

For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers: Limit 0.0005 % (content basis). In force since 26 Sep 2008.

“a battery that contains more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight;”
reg. 4(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)

For Consumer electronics and small appliances, Home and kitchen goods and Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.0005 % (content basis). In force since 26 Sep 2008.

“a battery that contains more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight;”
reg. 4(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
Japan
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.

South Korea
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.

  • United States (federal)
    Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

    Applies to button cell mercuric-oxide batteries; no registered chemistry value names mercuric-oxide.

    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any button cell mercuric-oxide battery for use in the United States on or after May 13, 1996.”
    § 14334 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    For Consumer electronics and small appliances, Home and kitchen goods and Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

    Applies to button cell mercuric-oxide batteries; no registered chemistry value names mercuric-oxide.

    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any button cell mercuric-oxide battery for use in the United States on or after May 13, 1996.”
    § 14334 · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    For Portable batteries: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

    Applies to alkaline-manganese batteries; the chemistry value used covers both alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon.

    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    For Consumer electronics and small appliances, Home and kitchen goods and Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

    Applies to alkaline-manganese batteries; the chemistry value used covers both alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon.

    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
    Show 4 more rules for this market

    For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers and Portable batteries: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

    Applies to alkaline-manganese batteries; the chemistry value used covers both alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon.

    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers and Portable batteries: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

    Applies to alkaline-manganese batteries; the chemistry value used covers both alkaline-manganese and zinc-carbon.

    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any alkaline-manganese battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, with a mercury”
    § 14332 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

    Applies to zinc-carbon batteries; the chemistry value used covers both zinc-carbon and alkaline-manganese.

    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any zinc-carbon battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, that contains mercury”
    § 14333 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)

    For Consumer electronics and small appliances, Home and kitchen goods and Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 13 May 1996.

    Applies to zinc-carbon batteries; the chemistry value used covers both zinc-carbon and alkaline-manganese.

    “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any zinc-carbon battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, that contains mercury”
    § 14333 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
  • California (US state)
    Status
    Warning required
    Requirement, dates and source

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row). In force since 1 Jul 1991.

    Chemical
    Mercury and mercury compounds
    Type of toxicity
    developmental toxicity
    Listed by
    an authoritative body (AB)
    CAS No.
    none given
    Date listed
    1 Jul 1990

    Prop 65 list row: Mercury and mercury compounds · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • Colorado (US state)
    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.

  • Connecticut (US state)
    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.

  • Hawaii (US state)
    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.

  • Illinois (US state)
    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.

  • Maryland (US state)
    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.

  • Maine (US state)
    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.

  • Minnesota (US state)
    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.

  • New Hampshire (US state)
    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.

  • New Jersey (US state)
    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.

  • New Mexico (US state)
    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.

  • New York (US state)
    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.

  • Oregon (US state)
    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.

  • Rhode Island (US state)
    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.

  • Vermont (US state)
    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.

  • Washington (US state)
    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.

  • European Union
    Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers: Limit 0.0005 % (content basis). In force since 18 Feb 2024.

    “Batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,0005 % of mercury (expressed as mercury metal) by weight.”
    Annex I point 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 0.0005 % (content basis). In force since 18 Feb 2024.

    “Batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,0005 % of mercury (expressed as mercury metal) by weight.”
    Annex I point 1 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
  • Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
    Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

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

    a button cell containing more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight unless it is marked with the chemical symbol “Hg”;
    reg. 6(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)

    For Batteries, e-bikes and power banks, except Battery chargers: Limit 0.0005 % (content basis). In force since 26 Sep 2008.

    “a battery that contains more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight;”
    reg. 4(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)

    For Consumer electronics and small appliances, Home and kitchen goods and Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.0005 % (content basis). In force since 26 Sep 2008.

    “a battery that contains more than 0.0005% of mercury by weight;”
    reg. 4(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2008/2164(opens in a new tab)
  • Japan
    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.

  • South Korea
    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 1990-07-01 (developmental). 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 Jul 1991
Requirement
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
Warning wording
This product can expose you to Mercury and mercury compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Chemical
Mercury and mercury compounds
Type of toxicity
developmental toxicity
Listed by
an authoritative body (AB)
CAS No.
none given
Date listed
1 Jul 1990

Prop 65 list row: Mercury and mercury 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.

See how PFAS is defined

Records

Recalls and alerts

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

Prop 65 notices: 2Safety Gate alerts: 0CPSC recalls: 0

2 records dated 14 Nov 2024 to 27 Nov 2024. Most recent shown.

Show the 2 most recent records

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