Consumer goods sold in the State of California are generally subject to the state’s Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.The regulations require specific labeling on products sold in the state if the product contains chemicals listed by the state as "carcinogens" or "reproductive toxicants." Failure to provide adequate warnings can expose companies to costly legal liabilities.
AHPA President Michael McGuffin is a recognized expert on Proposition 65 and AHPA works to educate the industry and advocate for improvements to the law.
AHPA has posted this free guidance to help tea and infusion product companies understand, navigate and mitigate liabilities related to California's Proposition 65 (the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986). Since July 2016, numerous companies that sell or manufacture tea and infusion products, primarily marketers of branded finished products, have been the subject of complaints alleging violation of California's Prop 65 for failure to provide the required warnings.
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