Proposition 65, formally titled the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is a California state law designed to safeguard residents and drinking water sources from exposure to chemicals recognized to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This regulation places an obligation on businesses to provide clear and reasonable warnings to individuals if they knowingly and intentionally expose them to these specified chemicals, often found in products or environmental conditions.
Regarding ingredients, Proposition 65 is particularly pertinent to various industries, including food and consumer goods. When certain chemicals listed under Proposition 65 are present in products, including ingredients in food items, businesses must provide warnings to consumers about potential exposure. This means that if a product contains substances known to the state of California to cause harm, businesses are obligated to include appropriate warnings on labels or other communication channels.
For the food industry, this involves a careful assessment of ingredients to identify any that may contain chemicals falling under Proposition 65 regulations. The law aims to ensure transparency and empower consumers to make informed choices while encouraging businesses to manage and minimize the use of such chemicals in their products. As a result, compliance with Proposition 65 has implications for ingredient sourcing, labeling practices, and overall risk communication within the food and consumer goods sectors in California.
Here is the list of which chemicals apply to this proposition:
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Chemicals consultant at BENS Consulting and Freelance Photographer at Fotomomenti, fotografiranje, Luka Rifelj s.p.
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