According to California Proposition 65 requirements, the California government will update the list of chemical substances once a year. The list currently has nearly a thousand carcinogenic, teratogenic or other reproductive toxic chemicals included. 12 months after the chemical substances are included in the list, if the products contain these chemical substances and pose a risk of exposure to consumers, companies must post warning labels, otherwise they may face risks such as litigation and high compensation.
With the international situation and trade frictions, ensuring that products meet the latest requirements of California Act 65 has become the key for many product manufacturers and exporters to win the US market.
Service Content
1. Applicable product range
Finished electronic and electrical products, components and raw materials.
2. Routine sample requirements
The details depend on the test items, please consult the online customer service for details.
3. Testing items/regulatory requirements
Recommend testing programs based on product categories and material types, such as common lead, cadmium, phthalate, bisphenol A (BPA), etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Proposition 65?
California 65 is the proposal of the State of California to increase the concern about accessible toxic chemicals, referred to as "California 65". In November 1986, California promulgated the "Drinking Water Safety and Toxic Substance Enforcement Act of 1986", which was later codified and included in Chapter 25249.5-25249.13 of the California Health and Safety Code.
What are the requirements of California 65 and how should the products meet the requirements of California 65?
At present, there are nearly a thousand substances on the "California 65" list. For companies, it is more difficult to completely control such a huge material. In addition, it is also one of the difficulties of management and control that the controlled substances are updated at least once a year.
We recommend that companies refer to the limit requirements of different substances in existing lawsuits and investigate the relevant situation of their own products. If the restricted substance in the product exceeds the limit in the relevant lawsuit, the company should affix a warning label on the product.
When did the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) release new regulations on warning labels? When will it take effect?
In August 2016, OEHHA passed amendments to provide a “clear and reasonable” California 65 warning. The new regulations took effect on August 30, 2018, and the warning clause of the old regulations in September 2008 has been repealed, and companies need to use warnings that comply with the new regulations.
If the product has passed the phthalate test related to California Act 65, is it considered that the product meets the four new phthalate requirements of RoHS?
Can't think so. These two regulations have differences in the scope of control, control limits, controlled substances, and test methods, and they need to be tested separately to determine whether they meet the requirements.