California Proposition 65
About Course
California Proposition 65, also known as Prop 65, is a law in the state of California, United States. It was passed as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 and is intended to protect California residents and the state’s drinking water sources from chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Key points about California Prop 65:
- Listing of Chemicals: Prop 65 requires the state to maintain a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The list is regularly updated and currently includes over 900 chemicals.
- Warning Requirements: Businesses are required to provide clear and reasonable warnings to consumers about the presence of these chemicals in their products. This warning can be through product labels, signage, or other means that communicate the potential risks.
- Scope of Application: The law applies to a wide range of products and environments, including but not limited to food and beverages, consumer products, workplace environments, and public spaces.
- Exemptions: Some products and activities are exempt from Prop 65 requirements, such as those subject to federal regulations that already address the same risks, or if the exposure to listed chemicals is below specified “safe harbor” levels.
- Enforcement: Prop 65 allows for both public and private enforcement. Private citizens, advocacy groups, and the state’s Attorney General can bring lawsuits against businesses that are not in compliance with the warning requirements.
- Litigation: The law has led to numerous lawsuits over the years, with businesses facing legal action for alleged violations of Prop 65 warning requirements. This has sometimes led to criticisms of the law’s impact on businesses and claims of excessive litigation.
- Updates and Amendments: Prop 65 has undergone amendments and updates since its enactment, with changes to the list of chemicals and modifications to warning requirements.
It’s important for businesses operating in California or selling products to Californian consumers to be aware of and comply with Prop 65 regulations to avoid potential legal actions and to ensure the safety and awareness of consumers regarding potentially harmful chemicals in products.
Course Content
Module 1 – California Proposition65 Background, Overview
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Introduction
01:52 -
What is Prop 65?
27:16 -
Aim of Proposition 65
01:14 -
Restricted products under prop65
01:07
Module 2 – Prop65 List of Chemicals, Restricted chemicals & Stakeholder
Module 3 – Warning Requirements
Module 4 – Safe Use Determinations, Investigation
Module 5 – Exemptions
Module 6 – Chemical List
Module 7 – How Global PCCS Support?
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