Currently, this regulation is only being enforced in California. Businesses with 10 or more employees that fail to comply with the regulation may be fined ,500 per violation per day.
Proposition 65 is officially known as the Safe Drinking and Toxic Enforcement Act. It is a California law passed in 1986 that requires businesses to provide a warning notice to citizens if significant amounts of certain chemicals are present in the products they purchase, are found in a public facility or place of employment. Though not right for every business or product, Prop 65 signs and labels can help your businesses remain compliant with Proposition 65.
Proposition 65 requires all businesses to provide prop 65 warning labels to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. These chemicals can be in the products that Californians purchase, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment. Ultimately, Prop 65 labels were intended to help California residents make informed decisions about their exposure to certain chemicals. However, the warning labels are showing up on products nationwide. That’s because some companies have opted to be proactive and include the warning label on all qualifying products to ensure compliance, even if they don’t expect they’ll be used or sold in California. It might not be a bad idea to stay ahead of regulatory requirements and prioritize safety with our Prop 65 Labels. Specifically designed to meet the standards of California's Proposition 65, these labels are essential for businesses handling products containing chemicals listed on the Proposition 65 Warnings Website and items known to cause illnesses such as cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Don't compromise on safety or compliance. Invest in our Prop 65 Labels today and take the necessary steps to meet regulatory requirements while prioritizing the well-being of your customers and employees alike. Companies found not in compliance could receive a ,500 fine per violation per day that can quickly add up.
The prop 65 list of chemicals to be warned about currently contains more than 900 types, ranging from naturally occurring to synthetic chemicals. Listed chemicals may also be used in manufacturing and construction, or they may be byproducts of chemical processes, like motor vehicle exhaust. Some of the other products on the Proposition 65 Warnings Website include Clothing, Many Electronic Parts, Furniture, Amazon Products, Tabaco and Marijuana, Dental Offices, Foods & Beverages, Motor Vehicle Oil and Parts, BPA Plastics, Glyphosate, Nicotine, Styrene, and many others.
Once a new chemical is added to the prop 65 list, manufacturers have 20 months to comply with needed prop 65 labeling regulations and make necessary changes. While Proposition 65 went into effect decades ago, in 1986, its recent amendments impose stricter requirements that took effect on August 30, 2018. The latest Proposition 65 requirements mean that warnings must be more explicit – fully identifying the chemical and providing specific information about how a person may be exposed or ways to reduce or eliminate exposure. The warning symbol is required by the act, which must be placed to the left of the text in a size no smaller than the height of the word “warning”. Penalties for violating Proposition 65 by failing to provide these types of warnings can be as high as ,500 per violation per day.
Welcome to the Proposition 65 Warnings Website
About Proposition 65 | Official website of the State of California
GBE Packaging recommends you be proactive and share any prop 65 warnings along with your product information. It is up to you to correctly label your prop 65 designated products so don’t take advice from strangers’ Be sure to go to the Official proposition 65 website of the State of California to find out if your are using the correct prop 65 labels and in the correct way. We have many other warning labels to make your boxes and shipments look very professional. Don't compromise on safety or compliance. Invest in our Prop 65 Labels today and take the necessary steps to meet regulatory requirements while prioritizing the well-being of your customers and employees alike. Bring attention to your most valuable supplies or spare parts and guarantee that your prop 65 labels or tags are seen and noted.
Item | Color | Strength/Material | Length | Width | Add | |
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DL4500 |
White |
Paper |
0.500 |
1.500 |
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DL4510 |
White |
Paper |
0.500 |
1.500 |
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DL4515 |
- |
Paper |
1.500 |
2.375 |
Pre-Printed Proposition 65 Labels
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