Author: elle
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Do You Need Prop 65 Labels to Sell in California?
If you sell products in California, you may have heard about Proposition 65 (Prop 65)—and wondered whether you actually need warning labels to stay compliant. The short answer is: sometimes yes, sometimes no, depending on the product and exposure risk. This article explains when Prop 65 labels are required, who is responsible, and how businesses…
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What are Care Labels?
Care labels are a required component of most garments sold in the United States. They provide consumers with instructions on how to properly care for a piece of clothing and help manufacturers meet federal labeling requirements. While often small and overlooked, care labels play a critical role in consumer protection, compliance, and product longevity. What…
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Case Study: Preventing Production Delays Through Care Label Compliance
Industry Industrial Safety & Apparel Manufacturing Application Uniform and safety apparel distributed nationwide in the U.S. Background A U.S.-based industrial safety products manufacturer was preparing a 50,000-unit production run of workwear intended for nationwide distribution. The garments were already scheduled for assembly when a labeling review identified potential compliance and durability risks. The apparel was…
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What Information Is Required on a Care Label in the U.S.?
If you manufacture, import, or sell apparel in the United States, care labels are not optional. They are a legal requirement enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and play a critical role in consumer safety, compliance, and brand credibility. This article breaks down exactly what information is required on a U.S. care label, why…
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How to Avoid Prop 65 Fines When Selling on Amazon
If you sell clothing or accessories on Amazon, you may already know about California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65)—a regulation that requires businesses to warn consumers about exposure to chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. What many sellers don’t realize is that Prop 65 applies to online listings too, not just products…
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A $15K Mistake: One Seller’s Wake-Up Call About Prop 65 Compliance
Ashley, a Texas-based entrepreneur selling women’s graphic tees on Amazon, faced severe legal repercussions due to the absence of a Proposition 65 warning label on her products. Although her supplier failed to inform her of compliance requirements, Ashley became liable for selling items containing trace phthalates to California customers. The potential penalties exceeded $15,000, prompting…
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3 Ways Clothing Sellers Can Avoid Prop 65 Fines (and Which One Lasts Forever)
If you sell clothing to customers in California, you’re legally required to comply with Proposition 65. Many sellers don’t realize this — until they get hit with a warning notice or a lawsuit. Prop 65 requires businesses to warn consumers about exposure to harmful chemicals found in everyday products — including common substances like lead,…
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Do Stickers Really Make You Prop 65 Compliant? Why Sew-Ins Are the Safer Choice
Proposition 65 compliance requires more than just applying a sticker on products. Many sellers mistakenly believe that having a Prop 65 sticker is sufficient, but this can lead to legal exposure—especially for products that are unboxed or handled before reaching consumers. California law mandates that products containing certain chemicals carry a clear warning directly on…
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Got a Prop 65 Compliance Notice on Amazon? Here’s How to Fix It Fast—Before It Costs You $2,500 Per Day
California’s Proposition 65 requires sellers to provide warnings on products containing certain chemicals, regardless of their location. Many Amazon sellers are unaware of this legal requirement until facing compliance issues, such as listing suppression or account suspension. To remedy this, sellers should add legal warnings to their listings and ensure products have visible sew-on labels.…
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