Proposition 65
Proposition 65 is a law that requires California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. This list, which must be updated at least once a year, has grown to include approximately 900 chemicals since it was first published in 1987. The list contains a wide range of naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals that include additives or ingredients in pesticides, common household products, food, drugs, dyes, or solvents. Listed chemicals may also be used in manufacturing and construction, or they may be byproducts of chemical processes, such as motor vehicle exhaust.
This toolkit is available to help aftermarket businesses navigate Prop 65.
These presentations provide an overview of the nuts and bolts of compliance, key technical and policy issues, resources available to support compliance and success stories.
View the Compliance 101 Presentation
In its almost thirty-year history, there have been several prominent cases in which Prop. 65 was essential in creating landmark public health gains for California and beyond.
See Success Stories from 30 Years of Prop 65
Review the purpose of a safe use determination and how to prepare a request.
Purpose, preparing and examples of SUDs
A safe use determination is based on an exposure assessment. Learn more about the essential elements.
Essential Elements of Safe Use Determinations
This presentation addresses the chaos, confusion and consternation surrounding Prop 65 warning regulations, allocation responsibility and warning alternatives.
View What's Working What's Not Presentation