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.
[Archive: This guidance was updated in 2017.] This guidance provides information on the regulatory and liability implications of Proposition 65 on heavy metals that may be present in herbal products sold in the State of California.
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