California Proposition 65
California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) – Service Details for Food & Consumer Product Testing Labs
California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, known as Prop 65, requires businesses to provide clear warnings if their products expose users to chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. With over 900+ listed chemicals, staying compliant demands reliable testing and risk evaluation.
We offer comprehensive Proposition 65 (Prop 65) testing and compliance services to help your products meet California’s stringent safety and labeling requirements. Whether you’re a manufacturer, importer, distributor, or retailer, our scientifically validated methods and regulatory expertise ensure you stay ahead of potential risks and liabilities.
Objective of Prop 65 Services
To help manufacturers, importers, retailers, and distributors comply with Prop 65 by:
- Testing products for listed chemicals
- Assessing exposure risks
- Providing accurate warning labels
- Reducing or eliminating hazardous substances
Key Prop 65 Services Offered by Testing Laboratories
Chemical Testing
Identification and quantification of Prop 65-listed substances such as:
- Heavy metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, etc.)
- Pesticide residues
- Phthalates and BPA
- Formaldehyde and solvents
- Acrylamide in baked/fried foods
- Mycotoxins and PAHs
Exposure Assessment
- Evaluating actual exposure based on product use
- Comparing exposure levels to Safe Harbor Levels (NSRL and MADL)
Labeling Compliance Support
- Determining if a Prop 65 warning is needed
- Guiding on “clear and reasonable warnings” as per OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment)
- Review of packaging and marketing material
Risk Management Consulting
- Reformulation strategies to reduce or eliminate listed chemicals
- Sourcing compliant raw materials
- Legal documentation and audit readiness
Product Categories Covered
- Product Categories Covered
- Food & Beverages (e.g., cereals, spices, baby food, coffee, snacks)
- Dietary Supplements
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Children’s Products
- Packaging materials
- Plastic, rubber, electronics, jewelry, ceramics
Regulatory Reference
- OEHHA Prop 65 List: Over 900 chemicals currently listed
- NSRL (No Significant Risk Level) – for carcinogens
- MADL (Maximum Allowable Dose Level) – for reproductive toxins
Deliverables in Prop 65 Testing Services:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) with chemical concentrations
- Exposure calculation reports
- Compliance assessment summary
- Labeling guidance (if applicable)
- Test method references (e.g., AOAC, USP, ISO, EPA methods)
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