California Prop 65in-force
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)
US-Prop65
Applies from 1986-11-04
Summary
Requires warnings for products containing listed chemicals (lead, phthalates, BPA, cadmium...) above safe harbor levels — applicable to all products sold in California.
Scope
Applies to any product sold in California containing a listed chemical above the safe harbor level (no safe harbor = no warning exemption). Requires a clear warning label or reformulation. Enforced by private lawsuits — high litigation risk for consumer goods.
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