Category: prop-65
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Case Study: Resolving Proposition 65 Compliance Risk Without Delaying Distribution
Industry Apparel & Consumer Products Manufacturing Application Garments and textile products sold and shipped into California Challenge Proposition 65 compliance risk and labeling uncertainty Background A U.S.-based manufacturer selling apparel nationwide identified a potential Proposition 65 (Prop 65) compliance risk related to products distributed into California. While the garments were already in production, the company…
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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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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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What are Proposition 65 Labels?
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Why Sew-On Labels Are the Gold Standard for Prop 65 Compliance
California’s Proposition 65 mandates that businesses warn consumers about chemicals in their products that can cause significant health risks. Non-compliance can lead to steep fines of $2,500 per violation per day, affecting all sellers shipping into California. While many opt for sticker labels for convenience, they are unreliable as they can peel off or fade.…
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