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Proposition 65 Warning

What is Prop 65?

California has two different types of warnings – those for cancer and those for reproductive health effects. Some products have one or the other of these warnings and some products have both warnings. These warnings are required by California labelin

My bath bomb has a “Warning” on it. What is this?

Sometimes you will see a product for sale that has a label with a warning along the lines of the following: “This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.” You may also see this warning at the

Does this law apply everywhere?

The “Prop 65” warnings are only required under California law. Prop 65 standards are among the most stringent standards in place anywhere and are often far more stringent than federal standards. Because we are a California based business, we are requ

Should I be concerned?

You should always be aware and take heed of all product warnings. Does a Prop 65 warning mean that the product will actually cause cancer or other reproductive harm when the product is used in its typical way? Not necessarily. The listing of a chemic

What kinds of substances are we talking about?

Many dietary supplements contain substances that require a warning in California. One vitamin that requires a warning above a certain level is Vitamin A. Incidental contaminants such as lead and mercury also require warnings above a certain level eve

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