California Prop 65 New Warning Label Requirements

Dear Industry Friends,

You’re probably familiar with California Proposition 65, which became law in 1986 requiring products sold in the state to warn consumers about products containing chemicals known to cause cancer or birth defects.

California amended Prop 65 by requiring the new warning labeling to identify the specific chemical causing cancer or reproductive harm, not just that your product may contain hazardous chemicals. After this Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 the new label warning requirements will go into effect.

Regardless of whether a product’s suppliers or manufacturers are located in California, if the product is sold to California consumers via brick-and-mortar or online channels, its manufacturers are required to comply with the new warning labeling requirements. Fines for noncompliance can be up to $2,500 per violation per day, starting Sept. 1, 2018.

·     Proposition 65 Warnings Website – www.p65warnings.ca.gov

·     Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment California Environmental Protection Agency PDF

·     Outdoor Industry Association Webinar

·     ACT Lab – Contact us at 562.470.7215 or info@act-lab.com. We’re also exhibiting at Interbike Marketweek in Reno, NV, Sept.18-20, booth #2939. Visit us for a free “5 on 65” 5-minute consultation.

About ACT Lab
ACT Lab is an ISO/IEC 17025 independent third-party accredited laboratory conducting consumer product safety and compliance testing. Specialties include mechanical and chemical testing of bicycles, bicycle components, e-bicycles and accessories, helmets and head protection, scooters, sporting goods, children’s products, toys, outdoor industry products and more. Founded in 2008 with operations in USA, China, Taiwan, and Japan, ACT Lab allows customers to more effectively and consistently deliver safer, more reliable products to market. For more information, please visit www.act-lab.com.