Approximately 180 California Proposition 65 NOVs were issued in November, primarily for phthalates – these chemicals will remain a high priority for companies to investigate and address within their product lines. Don’t take chances hoping your company will not be targeted – it can get very expensive, very quickly. Simple due-diligence steps can go a […]
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Here is the summary of California Proposition 65 Notices of Violation (NOV) that were issued in the month of October. Dietary supplement companies are consistently and frequently targeted for alleged Prop 65 violations regarding heavy metals (i.e., lead, arsenic, cadmium). If you sell dietary supplements, it would be wise to carefully examine your compliance risks
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How to Approach Testing for Proposition 65 Compliance Effectively Lab testing can be a critical part of Prop 65 compliance, but there are several considerations to take into account before proceeding and I hope this post provides a valuable roadmap for you! First and foremost, before contacting a lab you will need to know what
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Naturally produced in various foods, California Proposition 65 has made acrylamide a costly thorn in the side of the food industry for over a decade – but that could change. Acrylamide was initially added to the Prop 65 list in 1990 as a carcinogen based the “authoritative bodies” mechanism following the US EPA’s conclusion that
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The internet has been awash in news related to glyphosate over the last few months. What is it all about? Well, that’s a bit of long story but I’ll provide an overview below. Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide that was originally patented almost 50 years ago by Monsanto and marketed in their “Roundup” herbicide products.
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This going to be a monthly blog that tracks the numbers and trends in Notice of Violations being issued.> In August, 358 Proposition 65 NOVs were issued, with the following breakdown: No surprises here with phthalates and lead being the most targeted chemicals. Dietary supplement products (20 violations) continue to be targeted for heavy metals,
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Much has been written about the upcoming changes to the California Proposition 65 warning regulations but there still appears to be some confusion. The key changes relate to the requirements of the warnings themselves and the language used. To more clearly outline the differences, see the examples below. Thus, the new warnings will require: 1)
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New to California Proposition 65? Here is a short summary. Officially known as the “Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986” (or “Prop 65”), this regulation requires businesses to warn citizens of California if their products or locations expose people to certain levels of chemicals. The regulation is administered by the Office of
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