California Proposition 65 Settlements Reached for Consumer Products

During the second quarter of 2016, a variety of California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) settlements were agreed on a number of different consumer products. In some cases the agreement called for a reformulation, in others, a ‘clear and reasonable warning’, known as a Prop 65 warning, has been allowed.

The settlements require:

• The reformulation of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP) to levels ≤ 1000 ppm in vinyl/PVC audio cables
• The reformulation of DEHP, to levels ≤ 1000 ppm, and lead, to a level ≤ 90 ppm, in hardware tape measures with vinyl/PVC hand straps
• The use of a Prop 65 warning for carbon monoxide in hexamine fuel tablets
• The use of a Prop 65 warning for carbon monoxide and soot in charcoal lighter fluids
• The use of a Prop 65 warning for nitrous oxide in nitrous oxide chargers

California Proposition 65 is the “Safe and Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986’, a unique consumer ‘right-to-know’ law which was passed by Californian residents in November 1986. The law requires the state of California to maintain a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Currently, the list contains around 800 substances.

The “Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986” has led to numerous lawsuits, which have resulted in a reduction in exposure to toxic chemicals, by requiring reformulation and/or labeling. The law states that, unless exempted, a business must not expose individuals to the chemicals on the list without giving a Prop 65 warning. In addition, companies must also refrain from discharging listed chemicals into sources of drinking water.

Businesses not named in specific Prop 65 settlement are not legally bound by that agreement. However, due to the unique nature of Prop 65, companies are advised to use settlement reformulation limits as a reference, in order to avoid possible future litigation. SGS, with its global network of laboratories, has the expertise to help manufacturers conform with all national and international regulations.

SGS Prop 65 Services
Through a global network of laboratories, SGS can offer comprehensive testing, product assessments and consultancy services related to California Proposition 65 to assist your risk management in your supply chain for consumer goods such as DIYs, electrical and electronics, hardgoods products, juvenile products, and textile & toy products. Learn more about SGS’s Prop 65 Services (www.sgs.com/en/consumer-goods-retail/hardgoods/diy-tools-and-hardware/california-proposition-65)

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full California Proposition 65 Settlement Agreements for Certain Consumer Products SafeGuardS. (www.sgs.com/en/news/2016/12/safeguards-18616-california-proposition-65-settlement-agreements-for-certain-consumer-products)

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For further information contact:

Hing Wo Tsang
Global Hardlines Information and Innovation Manager
Tel:(+852) 2774 7420
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines

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