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What is California Prop 65?

California Prop 65 regulates substances listed by California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) as potentially dangerous. Further, Prop 65 prohibits businesses from knowingly exposing individuals to those substances without first providing a clear and reasonable warning.

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Initially passed in 1986 to limit the lead content in drinking water, the law has been expanded to apply to consumer products as well. While similar to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), California’s Prop 65 requires that businesses operating in California include a certificate stating that consumer products originating from there have passed Prop 65 safety standards.

We work with suppliers from all over the country, but we try our best to work most with suppliers active in the Quality Certification Alliance, an industry group devoted to enforcement of CPSIA, California Prop 65, and other product safety laws.

What does this mean for you?

If you are concerned whether an item you are considering is Prop 65 compliant, please call us at 855-833-5893. A promotions expert can tell you whether the item adheres to Prop 65’s requirements as well as procure a certificate of compliance should you require one.

Further Reading

  • Proposition 65 in Plain Language: Further explanation of the law by the OEHHA, which protects and enhances public health by scientific evaluation of risks posed by hazardous substances.
  • California Prop 65 Regulated Substances: The list of the substances currently banned or regulated by California Prop 65.
  • Quality Certification Alliance: An independent, accreditation organization whose mission is to elevate the standards by which industry firms that import and/or manufacture promotional products provide consistently safe, high-quality, socially compliant and environmentally conscientious merchandise.
  • Wikipedia: The Wikipedia article on California Prop 65 ontains additional information and more useful links for those interested in learning more about the law.