Regulations, Mandatory Standards and Bans

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Name of Product/Substance	Act	Citation	Additional Info
Acetaminophen	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(16)	PPPA business guidance
Acetic acid	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.129(g)	FHSA business guidance
All-terrain vehicle (ATV)	CPSA	16 CFR part 1420	ATV business guidance
Ammonia	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.129(l)	FHSA business guidance
Antenna, CB base station and TV	CPSA	16 CFR part 1204 16 CFR part 1402
Appliance, coal and wood-burning	CPSA	16 CFR part 1406
Architectural glazing material	CPSA	16 CFR part 1201
Art material	LHAMA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(8)	Art material business guidance
Asbestos, in garment	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.17(a)(7)
Aspirin	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(1)	PPPA business guidance
Baby-bouncer (or walker-jumper)	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(6) 16 CFR § 1500.86(a)(4)
Baby changing product	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1235	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Baby changing product business guidance
Balloon	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.19(b)(2)	Small parts and choking hazard label business guidance
Bassinet	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1218	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Bassinet and cradle business guidance
Bath seat, infant	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1215	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Infant bath seat business guidance
Bath tub, infant	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1234	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Infant bath tub business guidance
Bed, toddler	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1217	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Toddler bed business guidance
Bedside sleeper	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1222	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Bedside sleeper business guidance
Benzene (benzol)	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(3) 16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(15)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Bergamot oil	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.13(e)	FHSA business guidance
Bicycle	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(12) 16 CFR part 1512	Bicycle business guidance
Bicycle helmet	CPSA	16 CFR part 1203	Bicycle helmet business guidance
Booster seat	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1237	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Booster seat business guidance
Bouncer seat, infant	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1229	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Infant bouncer seat business guidance
Bunk bed, children's product	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(18) 16 CFR part 1513	Bunk bed business guidance
Bunk bed, general use	CPSA	16 CFR part 1213	Bunk bed business guidance
Button cell or coin battery		P.L. 117-171 § 3(a) 16 CFR part 1263	Button cell and coin battery business guidance
Candle/candlewick	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.12(a)(2) 16 CFR § 1500.17(a)(13)
Carbolic acid (phenol)	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.129(d)	FHSA business guidance
Carbon tetrachloride	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.17(a)(2)
Carpet	FFA	16 CFR part 1630 16 CFR part 1631	Carpets and rugs business guidance
Carriage	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1227	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Carriages and strollers business guidance
Cellulose insulation	CPSA	16 CFR part 1209 16 CFR part 1404
Charcoal & briquettes	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(6)	FHSA business guidance
Children's toy	CPSA FHSA	16 CFR part 1250 16 CFR § 1500.18(a)	Children's toy business guidance
Chlorofluorocarbon	CPSA	16 CFR part 1401
Cigarette lighter	CPSA	16 CFR part 1210	Lighters business guidance
Clacker ball	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(7) 16 CFR § 1500.86(a)(5)
Clothing	FFA	16 CFR part 1610	Clothing business guidance
Clothing storage unit		16 CFR part 1261	Clothing storage unit business guidance
Contact adhesive	CPSA	16 CFR part 1302
Controlled drug	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(4)	PPPA business guidance
Cosmetic, with hydrocarbon	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(32)	PPPA business guidance
Cradle	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1218	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Bassinet and cradle business guidance
Crib bumper		16 CFR part 1309	Crib bumper business guidance
Crib mattress	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1241	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Crib mattress business guidance
Crib, full size	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1219	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Full size crib business guidance
Crib, non-full size	ACT	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1220	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Non-full size crib business guidance
Cyanide salt	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.17(a)(5)
Dibucaine	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(24)	PPPA business guidance
Dietary supplement, containing iron	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(13)	PPPA business guidance
Diethylene glycol	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(1)	FHSA business guidance
Diphenhydramine	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(17)	PPPA business guidance
Dive stick	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(19) 16 CFR §§ 1500.86(a)(7) & 1500.86(a)(8)
Dolls, stuffed animal (or similar toy)	CPSA FHSA	16 CFR part 1250 16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(3) 16 CFR § 1500.86(a)(2)	Children's toy business guidance
Drain cleaner	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.17(a)(4)
Drain cover, pool or spa	VGBA	16 CFR part 1450
Drawstring, children's upper outerwear	CPSA	16 CFR § 1120.3(b)	Drawstrings business guidance
Drug, over-the-counter	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(30)	PPPA business guidance
Drug, prescription	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(10)	PPPA business guidance
Drug, containing hydrocarbon	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(32)	PPPA business guidance
Drug, containing iron	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(12)	PPPA business guidance
Emberizing materials	CPSA	16 CFR part 1305	Asbestos business guidance
Epoxy resin	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.13(c)	FHSA business guidance
Ethylene glycol (antifreeze)	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(2) 16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(11)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Extension cords	CPSA	16 CFR § 1120.3(d)	Exention cords business guidance
Fire extinguisher	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.15	FHSA business guidance
Firearm (toy, look-alike, imitation)		16 CFR part 1272	Toy, look-alike, and imitation firearms business guidance
Firework	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(7) 16 CFR §§ 1500.17(a)(3), 1500.17(a)(8), 1500.17(a)(9), 1500.17(a)(11), 1500.17(a)(12) 16 CFR part 1507	Fireworks business guidance
Fluoride	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(27)	PPPA business guidance
Folding chair, children's	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1232	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Children's folding chairs and stools business guidance
Formaldehyde	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.13(d)	FHSA business guidance
Frame child carrier	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1230	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Frame child carrier business guidance
Fuel (lighter, camping, torch, lantern, etc.)	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(7)	PPPA business guidance
Furniture polish	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(2)	PPPA business guidance
Garage door operator	CPSA	16 CFR part 1211
Gates/enclosures	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1239	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Gates and enclosures business guidance
Glue remover, with acetonitrile	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(18)	PPPA business guidance
Hair dryer	CPSA	16 CFR § 1120.3(a)	Hand-supported hair dryer business guidance
Hand-held infant carrier	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1225	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Hand-held infant carriers business guidance
Hazardous substance	FHSA	16 CFR §§ 1500.3(b)(14), 1500.3(b)(15), 1500.3(c)(7)	FHSA business guidance
High chair	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1231	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance High chairs carriers business guidance
Hydrocarbon	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(31)	PPPA business guidance
Hydrochloric acid	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.129(a)	FHSA business guidance
Hypochlorous acid	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.129(h)	FHSA business guidance
Ibuprofen	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(20)	PPPA business guidance
Imidazoline	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(33)	PPPA business guidance
Inclined sleeper		16 CFR part 1310	Inclined sleepers business guidance
Infant cushion/pillow	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(16)
Infant sleep product	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1236	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Infant sleep product business guidance
Kerosene/kerosine	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(3) 16 CFR §§ 1700.14(a)(2), 1700.14(a)(7), 1700.14(a)(15)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Ketoprofen	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(26)	PPPA business guidance
Kindling and/or illuminating preparation	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(7)	PPPA business guidance
Kite	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.18(c)(1)
Lawn dart	CPSA FHSA	16 CFR part 1306 16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(4)
Lawnmower	CPSA	16 CFR part 1205
Lead in substrate, children's product	FHSA	15 U.S.C. § 1278a	Total lead content business guidance
Lidocaine	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(23)	PPPA business guidance
Loperamide	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(21)	PPPA business guidance
Magnet	CPSA	16 CFR part 1262	Magnet business guidance
Marble	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.19(b)(4)	Small parts and choking hazard label business guidance
Matchbooks	CPSA	16 CFR part 1202
Mattress	FFA	16 CFR part 1632 16 CFR part 1633	Mattress business guidance
Mattress pad	FFA	16 CFR part 1632	Mattress business guidance
Mattress set	FFA	16 CFR part 1633	Mattress business guidance
Methacrylic acid	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(29)	PPPA business guidance
Methyl alcohol (methanol)	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(4) 16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(8)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Methyl salicylate	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(3)	PPPA business guidance
Mineral seal oil	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(3) 16 CFR §§ 1700.14(a)(2), 1700.14(a)(7), 1700.14(a)(15)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Mineral spirit	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(3) 16 CFR §§ 1700.14(a)(2), 1700.14(a)(7), 1700.14(a)(15)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Minoxidil	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(28)	PPPA business guidance
Mouthwash, with ethanol	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(22)	PPPA business guidance
Multipurpose lighter	CPSA	16 CFR part 1212	Lighters business guidance
Naphtha	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(3) 16 CFR §§ 1700.14(a)(2), 1700.14(a)(7), 1700.14(a)(15)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Naproxen	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(25)	PPPA business guidance
Nitric acid	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.129(c)	FHSA business guidance
Nitrites (butyl, isopropal, etc.)	CPSA	15 U.S.C. §§ 2057a & 2057b
Noisemaking toy	CPSA FHSA	16 CFR part 1250 16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(2)	Children's toy business guidance
Orris root, powdered	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.13(b)	FHSA business guidance
Oxalic acid & salts of oxalic acid	FHSA	16 CFR §§ 1500.129(e) & 1500.129(f)	FHSA business guidance
Pacifier	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(18) 16 CFR part 1511	Pacifier business guidance
Paint solvent	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(15)	PPPA business guidance
Paint/surface coating	FHSA LHAMA	16 CFR part 1303 16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(8)	Lead in paint business guidance
Paraphenylenediamine	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.13(a)	FHSA business guidance
Patching compound	CPSA	16 CFR part 1304	Asbestos business guidance
Permanent wave neutralizer, containing sodium/potassium bromate	PPPA	16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(19)	PPPA business guidance
Petroleum distillates	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(3) 16 CFR §§ 1700.14(a)(2), 1700.14(a)(7), 1700.14(a)(15)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Phthalate	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1307	Phthalates business guidance
Play yard	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1221	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Play yard business guidance
Portable bed rail, adult	CPSA	16 CFR part 1270	Adult portable bed rail business guidance
Portable bed rail, children	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1224	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Children's portable bed rail business guidance
Portable fuel container	CGBPA PFCSA	16 CFR part 1460 16 CFR part 1461	Portable fuel container business guidance
Portable generators	CPSA	16 CFR part 1407
Portable hook-on chair	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1233	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Portable hook-on chairs business guidance
Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.17(a)(4) 16 CFR § 1500.129(i) 16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(5)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Rattles	FHSA	16 CFR §§ 1500.18(a)(1) & 1500.18(a)(15) 16 CFR part 1510	Rattles business guidance
Refuse bins	CPSA	16 CFR part 1301
Rug	FFA	16 CFR part 1630 16 CFR part 1631	Carpets and rugs business guidance
Seasonal/decorative lighting	CPSA	16 CFR § 1120.3(c)	Seasonal and decorative lighting business guidance
Silver nitrate (lunar caustic)	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.129(k)	FHSA business guidance
Sleepwear, children's	FFA	16 CFR part 1615 and 1616	Children's sleepwear business guidance
Sling carrier	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1228	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Sling carrier business guidance
Small ball	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(17) 16 CFR § 1500.19(b)(3)	Small parts and choking hazard label business guidance
Small part	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(9) 16 CFR § 1500.19(b)(1) 16 CFR part 1501	Small parts and choking hazard label business guidance
Sodium hydroxide (lye, soda ash)	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.17(a)(4) 16 CFR § 1500.129(j) 16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(5)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Soft carrier	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1226	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Soft infant and toddler carriers business guidance
Stationary activity center	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1238	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Stationary activity center business guidance
Stoddard solvent	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(3) 16 CFR §§ 1700.14(a)(2), 1700.14(a)(7), 1700.14(a)(15)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Stool, children's product	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1232	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Children's folding chairs and stools business guidance
Stroller	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1227	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Carriages and strollers business guidance
Sulfuric acid	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.129(b) 16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(9)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Swimming pool slide	CPSA	16 CFR part 1207
Swing, infant	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1223	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Infant swings business guidance
Toluene (toluol)	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(3) 16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(15)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Toys, electrically-operated	CPSA FHSA	16 CFR part 1250 16 CFR § 1500.18(b) 16 CFR part 1505	Children's toy business guidance
Turpentine	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(5) 16 CFR § 1700.14(a)(6)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance
Upholstered furniture	FFA	16 CFR part 1640	Upholstered furniture business guidance
Vinyl chloride monomer	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.17(a)(10)
Vinyl plastic film, clothing	FFA	16 CFR part 1611	Clothing business guidance
Walker, infant	CPSIA	16 CFR part 1130 16 CFR part 1216	Durable infant or toddler products business guidance Infant walkersbusiness guidance
Walker-jumper	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.18(a)(6) 16 CFR § 1500.86(a)(4)
Water-repellent treatment (masonry)	FHSA	16 CFR § 1500.17(a)(1)
Xylene (xylol)	FHSA PPPA	16 CFR § 1500.14(b)(3) 16 CFR §§ 1700.14(a)(2), 1700.14(a)(7), 1700.14(a)(15)	FHSA business guidance PPPA business guidance

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