California Prop 65 — Clear, Compliant Warnings

Get expert help crafting on‑product and online warnings, documenting evidence, and reducing enforcement risk.

Why Prop 65 Compliance Matters

Prop 65 warnings must be clear, reasonable, and properly presented across labels, packaging, and e‑commerce. Non‑compliance can result in notices of violation and costly settlements.

Typical Workstreams

End‑to‑end support from product scoping to documented evidence and ongoing monitoring.

Product Scoping

Determine if your product triggers Prop 65 warnings and which exposure routes apply.

Chemical Screening

Cross‑check BOM/materials against listed chemicals; identify risk drivers.

Warning Strategy

Craft short‑form/long‑form labels and e‑commerce warnings aligned to regs.

Supplier Outreach

Collect declarations, test reports, and exposure data from vendors.

Documentation

Maintain evidence files and update website disclosures.

Monitoring

Track list updates and private‑enforcer trends; refresh warnings as needed.

Example Warning Approaches

End‑to‑end support from product scoping to documented evidence and ongoing monitoring.

Short‑Form (On‑Product)

⚠️ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Long‑Form (With Chemical)

⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including [NAME], which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Online/E‑commerce

Provide the warning on the product page in close proximity to the price/add‑to‑cart.

Exact language/layout depends on product, exposure route, and latest guidance. We tailor warnings to your scenario.

Your Prop 65 Questions Answered

California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires businesses to provide clear and reasonable warnings before exposing individuals to listed chemicals.
Yes—e‑commerce generally requires website warnings in addition to on‑product labels when applicable.

Short‑form labels are allowed in specific scenarios and have exact language/layout rules; long‑form includes chemical names and exposure type.

The list is updated several times per year; ongoing monitoring is recommended.

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