The following is a summary of California Proposition 65 settlements recently finalized that involve consumer products.
Cases of Folding Bike Covers and Thermoelectric Throws; and
Kids Clothing with Plastic Components
• Requirement
o No more than 1000 ppm (0.1%) DEHP
o Or utilize a warning statement
Sport Armband
• Requirement
o No detectable DINP (Reporting limit: 50 ppm)
o Or utilize a warning statement
Dual Storage and Smartphone Bags;
Notebooks / Mobile Phone Holders; and
Suitcases / Luggage and its Accessory Items with Plastic Components
• Requirement
o No more than 1000 ppm (0.1%) DINP
o Or utilize a warning statement
Boat Buckle Tie-Downs
• Requirement
o No more than 1000 ppm (0.1%) DIDP
o Or utilize a warning statement
Recharge Hose
• Requirement
o No more than 1000 ppm (0.1%) DBP
o Or utilize a warning statement
Witch Hats - Halloween Costume
• Requirement
o No more than 1000 ppm (0.1%) for each phthalate (DEHP, DBP, BBP and DINP)
o Or utilize a warning statement
Chair Covers; Clotheslines; Homework Holders / Folders with PVC Components;
Pet Rain Slickers; Vinyl Air Conditioner Exterior Covers;
Jump Ropes and Exercise Handle Grips; Jackets / Coats and Raincoats
• Requirement
o No more than 1000 ppm (0.1%) for each phthalate (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, and DnHP)
o Or utilize a warning statement
Hair Accessories / Headbands Set
• Requirement
o No more than 100 ppm (0.01%) total Lead
o Warning label cannot be used as an alternative to meet the requirement
Leather Footwear
• Requirement
o No more than 2 ppm extractable Chromium
o Warning label cannot be used as an alternative to meet the requirement
Cable Locks
• Requirement
o Vinyl plastic: No more than 1000 ppm (0.1%) for each phthalate (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, and DnHP)
o Non-vinyl plastic: No more than 1000 ppm (0.1%) for each phthalate (DEHP, DBP and DINP)
o Or utilize a warning statement
Vinyl / PVC Cases for Manicure Set; and
Photo Albums
• Requirement
o No more than 1000 ppm (0.1%) for each phthalate (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, and DnHP)
o Warning label cannot be used as an alternative to meet the requirement
Duffle Bags
• Requirement
o No more than 1000 ppm (0.1%) for each phthalate (DEHP, DBP and DINP)
o Warning label cannot be used as an alternative to meet the requirement
Hair Accessories Kits / Headbands
• Requirement
o No more than 1000 ppm (0.1%) for each phthalate (DEHP, DBP and DINP)
o Or utilize a warning statement
How Does this Impact You?
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.
If you have any comments and/or questions, please contact your customer service representative or email: info@us.bureauveritas.com
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