What is Proposition 65?
Proposition 65 is a California law, formally the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. It requires businesses to give Californians a clear warning before exposing them to any chemical on a list the State maintains of substances known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The list is long, is updated regularly, and includes many substances found in everyday materials such as metals, plastics, dyes and coatings.
Why do some EKO products carry a warning?
Where a product may expose a user to a listed chemical above the level California sets, we place the warning on that product's page before purchase, and where applicable on packaging or documentation. The warning tells you which type of harm the listed chemical is associated with and, where we name one, which chemical it is. Products that do not need a warning do not carry one.
Does a warning mean a product is unsafe?
No. A Proposition 65 warning is a notice required by California law; it is not a statement that a product is unsafe, defective or out of compliance with any product-safety standard. California's warning thresholds are set far below the levels at which any effect has been observed, and a business may choose to warn rather than test every material against the list. Products sold across the United States carry the same warning wherever they are bought, because they are made and packaged the same way.
Where can I learn more?
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) administers Proposition 65 and publishes the chemical list, fact sheets and answers to common questions at www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Questions about a specific product
If you have a question about a Proposition 65 warning on an EKO product, our after-sales support team can help. Contact after-sales support.