Does my product need a Prop 65 warning?

Commonly known as a ‘Prop 65 warning’, it must be applied to any product containing a listed chemical, unless the level of exposure is below the regulatory safe harbor level. If it is not listed, or the level is below the safe harbor level, no ‘Prop 65 warning’ is required.

Does Prop 65 apply to packaging?

A Notice of Violation typically precedes a lawsuit for violation of Proposition 65. The listing of vinylidene chloride as a chemical known to cause cancer by OEHHA is a reminder that not only product contents, but also packaging materials, are included within Prop 65 compliance requirements.

What is a California Prop 65 warning?

California’s Proposition 65, also called the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, first became law in the state in 1986. It is intended to help Californians make informed decisions about protecting themselves from chemicals that could cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

What are California Proposition 65 warning signs?

The Prop 65 Service Station Exposure Warning Sign: notifies exposed individuals that breathing the air in the area or skin contact with petroleum products can expose them to chemicals including benzene , motor vehicle exhaust and carbon monoxide, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

What is a Prop 65 sign?

Prop 65 – Wall Sign. Proposition 65, also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 is California’s proposition to protect the state’s drinking water from chemical contamination that is known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. This wall sign is designed to alert staff and patrons…

What is a Prop 65 label?

Prop 65 is a right-to-know law that provides information on products to help consumers make more informed decisions in the form of pervasive labeling. However, the Prop 65 labels do not mention or identify the level of risk, specific to the compound.

What is a Prop 65 warning?

Prop 65 is a California law that requires California consumers receive warnings regarding the presence of chemicals that cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.