Regulatory News

New California Proposition 65 Settlements

Sep. 13 2019

There have been a number of California Proposition 65 settlements recently finalized that involve metal whistles, goggles, snorkel gear, hats, napkin rings, buckets, water bottles and craft tools. 

Metal Whistles

Requirements

  • No more than 100 ppm Lead
  • Or provide specified warning label

Goggles

Requirements

  • No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP, DBP, DINP, DnHP, DNOP, and BBP
  • Or provide specified warning label

Snorkel Gear

Requirements

  • No more than 1000 ppm each of DEHP and DINP
  • Or provide specified warning label 

Hats

Requirements

  • No more than 100 ppm lead
  • No more than 1.0 ug lead in Ghost wipe
  • Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement

Napkin Ring

Requirements

  • No more than 90 ppm lead
  • No more than 1.0 ug lead in Ghost wipe
  • Or provide specified warning label

Buckets

Requirements

  • No more than 1000 ppm of DEHP
  • Or provide specified warning label

Water Bottles

Requirements

  • No more than 1000 ppm of DEHP
  • Or provide specified warning label

Craft Tools

Requirements

  • No more than 90 ppm lead
  • No more than 1.0 ug lead in Ghost wipe
  • Warning labels cannot be used as an alternative to meeting the requirement

How Does this Impact You? Contact Us to Discuss

By monitoring Proposition 65 actions and settlements, Bureau Veritas help retailers and manufacturers take a proactive and comprehensive approach to compliance. We assist our clients in determining if listed Prop 65 chemicals are present in their products; identifying exposure routes and assessing the risk levels in items. We then help our clients to build in the appropriate requirements into their testing and quality assurance program an ongoing basis. If you have any comments and/or questions, please contact your customer service representative or email: cps.info@us.bureauveritas.com