California Proposition 65 Toxic Enforcement Act - Residents in other States (Lighting)
What is California Prop 65?
CA Proposition 65, a ballot initiative passed in the state of California 25 years ago, is a law unique to California. It requires all businesses and establishments to post warning signs because the food, drinks, paint on the walls, air, or products they sell contain any one of 935 chemicals that California has determined may cause cancer or reproductive harm. The warning signs and labels are meant to alert consumers of possible exposure before they frequent an establishment or purchase a product.
As a result, Californians regularly and routinely see warning signs and labels on thousands of buildings, restaurants, and common products – including household, outdoor, hobby, leisure, business supplies, and even gas, foods, and wines. Due to the nearly 1000 chemicals included on the list, most places and products are at risk of containing one or more of the target chemicals.
Why does the product I’ve bought contain a Warning?
In the USA, the same distribution channels serve all 50 states. Because businesses cannot predict exactly which product may end up being sold to someone in California, consumer products in the other 49 states may also display these warning labels. As a result, customers may see Prop 65 warnings in retail stores, mail order, and internet sales regardless of their location.
What chemicals are identified by California?
California’s Prop 65 list contains over 900 chemicals (as of 2015 and updated annually).
Where can I get more information?
For general information on the Prop 65 chemical list and FAQs from the California regulatory OEHHA website, please visit: https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65
Why Lights Carry This Warning
- Rechargeable Headlamps
- Rechargeable Flashlights
- Rechargeable Lanterns
- String Lights
Some materials used in lighting products, including certain plastics, wiring components, and coated parts, may contain small amounts of chemicals such as Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl Phthalate (DBP), and Bisphenol A (BPA). These chemicals are commonly used to improve flexibility, durability, and performance in various consumer products.
Because DINP, DEHP, DBP, and BPA are listed under California Proposition 65 as chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, products containing trace amounts of them require a warning label when sold in California. Even though the levels in our lighting products are typically very low, we provide this warning to comply with California law and to ensure transparency for all our customers.
Official Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl Phthalate (DBP), and Bisphenol A (BPA), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Why Lights Carry This Warning
- Alkaline Headlamps
Some materials used in lighting products, including certain plastics, lenses, and electronic components, may contain small amounts of chemicals such as Bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is commonly used in certain plastics to improve clarity, impact resistance, and overall durability.
Because BPA is listed under California Proposition 65 as a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, products containing trace amounts of it require a warning label when sold in California. Even though the levels in our lighting products are typically very low, we provide this warning to comply with California law and to ensure transparency for all our customers.
Official Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov