Prop 65 Update: Vinyl Acetate Added to Toxic Chemicals List
California’s Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires the state to maintain and update a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This list is revised periodically based on new scientific evidence to ensure it reflects the latest findings on potential […]
BPS in California Prop 65: Warning Labels & Compliance Guide
California’s Proposition 65 takes a proactive step to enhance consumer safety and highlight potential health hazards by adding Bisphenol S (BPS) to its list of regulated substances. This addition reinforces the state’s commitment to managing chemical exposures and protecting public well-being. Throughout this blog, we’ll explore the ramifications of BPS’s inclusion in Proposition 65, its potential […]
Challenging Proposition 65: First Amendment Concerns in Glyphosate Warnings
Proposition 65, designed to alert the public about potential exposure to harmful chemicals such as Glyphosate, a key component in many herbicides, has sparked a legal and philosophical debate. The controversy stems from the requirement for businesses to issue warnings about these chemicals. Critics argue that such warnings impinge on the First Amendment rights of […]
Vinyl Acetate Under Review for Prop 65 Listing by OEHHA
The OEHHA is the lead agency responsible for implementing Proposition 65. OEHHA’s Science Advisory Board’s Carcinogenic Identification Committee provides professional expertise on chemicals’ carcinogenic properties through scientifically valid testing according to generally accepted principles. Those chemicals recognized as carcinogens by the CIC are added to the Proposition 65 list. As a result of research, it […]
California’s Bold Stand Against Harmful Food Additives Get informed!
On May 15, 2023, the California State Assembly successfully passed the nation’s pioneering bill, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and distribution of foods containing certain additives, namely red dye No. 3, titanium dioxide, potassium bromates, brominated vegetable oil (BVO), and propylparaben. Presently, the bill awaits consideration in the California Senate. The targeted additives for the ban […]
All you need to know about Prop 65 2023 update
One of the biggest updates to Prop65 in 2023 is the addition of new chemicals to the list of substances that bear warnings. There are now over 1000 chemicals on the Prop 65 list. Another important update to Prop 65 in 2023 is the revised warning conditions for consumer products. Businesses that vend products in […]
CA Prop 65 makes amendment to NSRL section 25705
Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide a warning label on their products if the product contains any of the following: -Known carcinogens -Chemicals known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm -Chemicals with a reproductive hazard label. The purpose of this amendment is to require that NSRLs include warnings for substances that are known […]
Major material compliance regulations affecting the food and beverage industry – What you need to know?
(Material compliance regulations are a critical part of the global food and beverage industry. These regulations are essential to ensure the health and safety of consumers.) Globalization has opened up boundaries for players in the food and beverage industry. To preserve brand identity and maintain end-to-end material compliance regulations, the processors of food and beverages […]
Are You Ready For The New Prop 65 Amended Regulation?
Did you know, that a major amendment to Prop 65 has taken place on 30th August 2018? In August 2016, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) adopted new regulations that replaced Prop 65’s “clear and reasonable” warning provisions. Under Proposition 65, businesses with 10 or more employees must give a “clear and reasonable […]