Proposition 65: Clear and Reasonable Warnings – Safe Harbor Methods and Content

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has updated Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations by adding sections 25607.50 through 25607.53. These updates specify regulations for providing clear and reasonable warnings across various categories, including consumer products, environmental exposure, food, passenger vehicle parts, and recreational marine vessel parts.

Key Highlights:

• Public Comment Deadline: June 28, 2024
• Methods for Providing Warnings:
  • Physical Locations: Signs, electronic devices, labels, or short-form labels.
  • Internet Purchases: Warnings must appear on product pages, via hyperlinks, or prominently before purchase completion.
  • Catalog Purchases: Warnings must be clearly associated with the relevant product.
• Short-Form Warnings: Permitted under specific conditions and allowed for products manufactured before a designated date.
• Food Products: Warnings must contain specific language and reference a website for additional information.
• Transitional Provisions: A grace period is provided to facilitate compliance with the new warning requirements.

These updates aim to ensure consumers are adequately informed about potential risks associated with products and exposures."

Region: United States of America

Source:
https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/crnr/proposition-65-clear-and-reasonable-warnings-safe-harbor-methods-and-content