PROPOSITION 65 (PROP 65) 

Jurisdiction

For products sold in the USA

Law Summary

California’s Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide clear warnings before knowingly exposing anyone to chemicals listed by the state as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity. This affects many consumer products, including textiles, if they contain listed chemicals above safe harbour levels. 

Law Obligation

  • Companies must provide clear warnings for chemical exposure risks. 
  • Organisations must identify products containing listed chemicals. 
  • Businesses must maintain compliance with warning requirements. 

Standards and/or certifications that may apply

  • GreenCircle - Product Optimization logo
  • Made Safe logo
  • Oeko-Tex Standard 100 logo