California Proposition 65 Warning Information
Some products on our website may display California Proposition 65 warning information. These warnings are typically provided by suppliers, manufacturers, or other compliance-related parties, and the wording may vary depending on the product.
Examples of common warnings include:
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – P65Warnings.ca.gov
or
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
What is California Proposition 65?
California Proposition 65 is a California right-to-know law. Under certain circumstances, businesses are required to provide warnings if a product may expose consumers to chemicals listed by the State of California.
The Proposition 65 list includes more than 900 naturally occurring and synthetic substances, and new chemicals may be added over time.
It is important to note:
Proposition 65 is not a product safety law.
It does not ban the sale of products, and a warning does not necessarily mean that a product is unsafe. Its purpose is to provide notice to consumers under certain conditions.
Does a warning mean the product is unsafe?
Not necessarily.
We are committed to offering products that are safe when used as intended and that comply with applicable laws and regulations. California Proposition 65 is a warning and notification law, not a product safety standard. Its thresholds for warnings are strict and conservative.
As a result, the presence of a Proposition 65 warning does not mean that a product is prohibited from sale or that it is unsafe under normal and intended use. It simply means that, under certain circumstances, a warning may be required.
Why am I seeing this warning if I am not in California?
Product distribution channels can be complex, and final points of sale are not always fully controllable. For this reason, when a supplier, manufacturer, or related party provides a Proposition 65 warning for a product, we may choose to display that warning more broadly and not only for customers located in California.
This approach helps promote transparency and allows customers to make more informed purchasing decisions.
Why do some similar products carry warnings while others do not?
Different brands, manufacturers, and suppliers may take different approaches to Proposition 65 compliance.
Some may determine that a warning is not required for their products under the relevant circumstances. Others may choose to provide warnings based on internal compliance policies, supply chain practices, specific settlement agreements, or a more cautious approach.
For that reason, the presence or absence of a Proposition 65 warning on similar products does not necessarily indicate a difference in product quality or safety.
How do we approach product safety and compliance?
We value product safety, material transparency, and responsible supply chain management. We continue to work with suppliers and related partners to support product quality, safety, and compliance expectations in applicable markets.
Depending on the product and project, our compliance support may include:
- requiring suppliers to follow applicable social and compliance standards;
- reviewing documents or arranging testing support for materials or products when needed;
- considering applicable requirements under CPSIA, California Proposition 65, and other relevant state, provincial, or federal regulations;
- maintaining technical files, test reports, or supporting documentation for internal management and customer communication purposes.
Why might a Proposition 65 warning label still be recommended?
Because Proposition 65 covers a broad range of chemicals, and because materials, trims, accessories, decoration methods, batches, and shipping destinations may vary, some parties may choose to apply warning labels to products shipped to California as a precautionary or risk-management measure.
If you have specific requirements regarding whether a particular product should carry a Proposition 65 warning, we recommend contacting us before placing your order so we can review the relevant product details.
Need More Information?
If you have questions about Proposition 65 information for a specific product, material, decoration method, or shipment, please contact us for further support.
Disclaimer
The content on this page is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be interpreted as a blanket statement applicable to all products, materials, trims, decoration methods, or production batches.
The applicability of California Proposition 65 may vary depending on product composition, method of exposure, intended use, and sales destination. For product-specific compliance information, please contact us before purchase.