What is California Proposition 65
What is California Proposition 65
What is California Proposition 65
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SUMMARY 1 <strong>Proposition</strong> <strong>65</strong><br />
2 Requirements<br />
3 Chemicals<br />
4 Enforcement/Litigation<br />
5 Current Trends<br />
6 Services<br />
7 References<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
<strong>What</strong> <strong>is</strong> <strong>California</strong> <strong>Proposition</strong> <strong>65</strong> ?<br />
<strong>Proposition</strong> <strong>65</strong>, <strong>is</strong> formally known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic<br />
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.6, Sections<br />
25249.5 through 25249.13). It was enacted by voters as an environmental ballot<br />
initiative in November 1986.<br />
<strong>Proposition</strong> <strong>65</strong> addresses exposure by:<br />
• drinking water d<strong>is</strong>charges,<br />
• environmental exposures,<br />
• occupational exposures, and<br />
• consumer products.<br />
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
In its simplest form, as regards consumer products, Prop <strong>65</strong> can be considered<br />
a consumer “right to know” law.<br />
It doesn’t prohibit the sale of products containing hazardous substances at any<br />
level.<br />
It does require that if these substances are present in recognized r<strong>is</strong>k levels<br />
that the product be properly labeled.<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
<strong>What</strong> does Prop <strong>65</strong> affect ?<br />
• All products sold or d<strong>is</strong>tributed within <strong>California</strong> containing a l<strong>is</strong>ted<br />
chemical must comply with Prop <strong>65</strong> requirements for either r<strong>is</strong>k<br />
exposure and/or labeling.<br />
Who does Prop <strong>65</strong> affect ?<br />
• <strong>Proposition</strong> <strong>65</strong> imposes requirements on persons/ businesses doing<br />
business in <strong>California</strong> that have products containing specific l<strong>is</strong>ted<br />
chemicals.<br />
• Consumers<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
<strong>What</strong> Does Prop <strong>65</strong> require of Businesses?<br />
Prop <strong>65</strong> requires that manufacturers assess their products for Prop <strong>65</strong> l<strong>is</strong>ted<br />
chemicals and either ensure the levels present do not represent an added r<strong>is</strong>k to the<br />
consumer or label their products with an appropriate Prop <strong>65</strong> warning statement.<br />
As many manufacturers are not located in <strong>California</strong> retailers end up bearing the<br />
brunt of the litigation as they are on the “front line” as regards sales.<br />
Prop <strong>65</strong> include retailers that are solely internet and/or catalog based.<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
CHEMICALS<br />
The l<strong>is</strong>t <strong>is</strong> broken into 2 categories of chemicals:<br />
• Carcinogens<br />
• Reproductive Toxins<br />
- Developmental Toxins<br />
- Female Reproductive toxins<br />
- Male Reproductive Toxins<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
It includes such chemicals as :<br />
• alcohol<br />
• asbestos<br />
• aspirin<br />
• benzene<br />
• cadmium<br />
• carbon black<br />
• creosote<br />
• DEHP<br />
• lead<br />
• PCB’s<br />
• Toluene<br />
• vinyl chloride<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
PROP <strong>65</strong> LISTED CHEMICALS USED IN TEXTILES<br />
DYES<br />
3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine-based dyes (3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine)<br />
3,3'-dimethylbenzidine-based dyes (3,3'-dimethylbenzidine)<br />
1-Amino-2,4-dibromoanthraquinone<br />
C.I. Direct Blue 15 C.I. Direct Blue 218<br />
C I Basic Red 114 CI Basic Red 9<br />
CI Direct Blue 15 CI Direct Blue 218<br />
CI Solvent Yellow 14 Citrus Red 2<br />
D & C Orange 17 D & C Red 19<br />
D & C Red 9 D & C Red 8<br />
D<strong>is</strong>perse Blue 1 Direct Black 38<br />
Direct Blue 6 Direct Brown 95<br />
HC Blue 1<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
ENFORCEMENT<br />
The following lawsuits have been<br />
consumer products:<br />
ACTIONS<br />
brought on the following<br />
Ceramic Tableware<br />
Leaded Crystalware<br />
Antacids<br />
Correction Fluid<br />
PVC light strings (X-mas lights)<br />
PVC electrical tape<br />
PVC computer peripherals<br />
paint products<br />
Alcoholic beverage products:<br />
Brass keys / hose nozzles<br />
PVC textiles<br />
Faucets<br />
Soldering products<br />
Lead f<strong>is</strong>hing tackle<br />
Electrical Cords<br />
Nail Pol<strong>is</strong>h<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
Who enforces Prop <strong>65</strong> ?<br />
• The <strong>California</strong> Attorney General’s Office<br />
• <strong>California</strong> City and Town D<strong>is</strong>trict Attorneys<br />
• Bounty Hunters (Lawyers, Environmental<strong>is</strong>ts, Joe Public)<br />
Note: The <strong>California</strong> Environmental Protection Agency's Office of<br />
Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) <strong>is</strong> designated by<br />
the Governor as the lead agency for <strong>Proposition</strong> <strong>65</strong> implementation.<br />
Their function remains primarily bureaucratic and admin<strong>is</strong>trative.<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
Litigation<br />
The basic process for non- Attorney General action <strong>is</strong> :<br />
• Investigation of product<br />
• Testing of product (not intensive)<br />
• Application for Certificate of Merit<br />
• 60 day notification<br />
• D<strong>is</strong>cussion<br />
• Settlement or court trial<br />
The basic process for Attorney General action <strong>is</strong> similar but does not require a<br />
application for certificate of merit.<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
Notifications Issued<br />
1997 - 2007 Range 216 – 4312<br />
1997 – 216<br />
1998 – 732<br />
1999 – 6<strong>65</strong><br />
2000 - 443<br />
2001 – 4312<br />
2002 – 2012<br />
2003 – 648<br />
2004 – 557<br />
2005 – 736<br />
2006 – 788<br />
2007 – 103 YTD<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
Recent Enforcement Actions<br />
• Exterior decorated glass and ceramicware<br />
• Jewelry<br />
• PVC lunch boxes<br />
• Infant Bibs<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
TEXTILE SETTLEMENTS<br />
Products:<br />
• Mateel vs. Target<br />
• Mateel vs. Southern Exchange (Texsport)<br />
Clothing, Rain jackets, ponchos, rainwear, art smocks, faux leather pants and<br />
bustiers, curtain weights, purses, backpacks<br />
These settlements primarily address use of PVC materials in apparel or on<br />
apparel.<br />
• 30 ppm total lead limit establ<strong>is</strong>hed<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
Prop <strong>65</strong> Fines and Penalties<br />
Examples<br />
• F<strong>is</strong>hing Tackle – 1.2 million<br />
• Diaper Rash Ointment – 1 million<br />
• Faucets – 1.4 million<br />
• Exterior decoration glass/ceramicware – 9 million to date<br />
Settlements<br />
2000 202 11,257,271<br />
2001 223 10,962,134<br />
2002 166 8,087,344<br />
2003 137 8,482,194<br />
2004 101 15,367,637<br />
2005 148 10,262, 437<br />
2006 199 13,613,0<strong>65</strong><br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
CURRENT TRENDS<br />
• Manufacturer/Retailer Testing<br />
• Retailer Push Back<br />
• JC Penney<br />
• Federal Intervention<br />
• Foods<br />
• Multiple settlements<br />
• PVC Lunch Bags<br />
• Exterior decorated Glass and Ceramicware<br />
• Settlements into Law - Jewelry<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
8 SUMMARY<br />
All products sold or d<strong>is</strong>tributed in <strong>California</strong> containing a l<strong>is</strong>ted<br />
chemical must comply with Prop <strong>65</strong> requirements.<br />
1) Manufacturers / retailers must ensure that their product<br />
does not exceed the mandated daily intake levels for the<br />
specific chemical it contains or<br />
2) The product must carry a specific warning label.<br />
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION <strong>65</strong><br />
<strong>Proposition</strong> <strong>65</strong> Internet Sites<br />
8 http://www.oehha.ca.gov/<br />
official state of <strong>California</strong> Department in charge of Prop <strong>65</strong><br />
8 http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop<strong>65</strong>/background/p<strong>65</strong>plain.html - Prop <strong>65</strong><br />
summary<br />
8 http://www.prop<strong>65</strong>news.com - chemical l<strong>is</strong>tings and legal news on<br />
Prop<strong>65</strong><br />
8 http://www.calprop<strong>65</strong>.com - litigation summary and information<br />
website<br />
8 http://proposition<strong>65</strong>.doj.ca.gov/default.asp - 60 day notification<br />
search page<br />
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