California Proposition 65

1. Certification Overview

California Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, took effect in November 1986. It covers toys, electrical devices, clothing, accessories, cosmetics, gifts, manufacturing and construction supplies, and virtually all other products, with exposure scenarios specified for hazardous substances. Businesses are advised to avoid substances on the Proposition 65 list where possible, assess product risks and identify the substances requiring priority control.

2. Certification Mark

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3. Product Scope

Jewelry, clothing, bags, exercise mats, toys and childcare products, ceramics and glassware, bicycles and accessories, electrical devices, wires and cables, textiles, general goods, food-contact products, electronics and more.

4. Certification Requirements

1. Listed hazardous substances must not be discharged into drinking water.

2. Clear and reasonable warnings must be provided for listed substances, unless exposure is sufficiently low that it poses no risk.

5. Test Items

The chemicals controlled and their limits vary by product and material.

Key hazardous substances include:

1. Lead (Pb)

2. Phthalates

3. Cadmium

4. Formaldehyde

5. Arsenic (As)

6. Required Documents

1. Provide 2–3 sample sets;

2. Product user manual;

3. Bill of Materials (BOM);

4. Certification application form (provided by us).

7. Certification Process

1. Complete the service application form

2. Submit samples

3. Testing is arranged immediately after payment

4. Issue the report

8. Certification Timeline & Validity

Typical Timeline: 7 working days

Report Validity: California Proposition 65 generally has no strict expiry period. However, reports must be updated as regulations change, and older versions become invalid.