CA Proposition 65:
Settlements/Judgements Summary for Q3 2023

Oct. 28 2023

Enforcement Trends

Product categories with the most settlements/judgments:
- Food and dietary supplements: 19%
- Bags/kits/cases/totes/backpacks/pouches: 13%
Metals were the chemicals named in the most settlements and judgements, and accounted for 56% of settlements/judgements. 183 settlements/judgments were for lead, 3 for arsenic, 1 for cadmium, 1 for mercury and 15 for two or more metals.
Phthalates accounted for 28% of settlements/judgements, with 80 settlements/judgements for DEHP, 19 for DINP, 2 for DBP, 1 for DIDP, and 5 for two or more phthalates.
Additional note: there were 3 settlements for PFAS chemicals. One was for PFOS in babies’ bibs and two were for PFOS, in children’s lunch bags and gas tank covers.

Download Bulletin PDF file to view charts with Q3 2023 top targeted product categories and top targeted chemicals.

Recent CA Prop 65 Regulatory Updates

California Proposition 65: 60 Day Notice Summary for Q3 2023 (October 2023)
Settlement Related to BPA in Athletic Shirts Under California Proposition 65 (October 2023)
California Proposition 65 Settlements (June 2023)

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By monitoring Proposition 65 actions and settlements, Bureau Veritas help retailers and manufacturers take a proactive and comprehensive approach to compliance. We assist our clients in determining if listed Prop 65 chemicals are present in their products, identifying exposure routes and assessing the risk levels in items. We then help our clients to build in the appropriate requirements into their testing and quality assurance program an ongoing basis.

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CA Proposition 65: Settlements/Judgements Summary for Q3 2023

CA Proposition 65:
Settlements/Judgements Summary for Q3 2023