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Prop 65

What is Prop 65?

Proposition 65, also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is a California law designed to inform consumers about exposure to chemicals that may cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. It was created thr

What does a Prop 65 warning label mean and why is it even necessary?

Prop 65 doesn't ban or restrict the use of chemicals but instead encourages businesses to reduce or eliminate harmful chemicals from their products to avoid having to provide warnings. The warnings are based on "safe harbor" levels, which are set 1,0