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  • Case Study: Resolving Proposition 65 Compliance Risk Without Delaying Distribution

    Case Study: Resolving Proposition 65 Compliance Risk Without Delaying Distribution

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    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…

  • Do You Need Prop 65 Labels to Sell in California?

    Do You Need Prop 65 Labels to Sell in California?

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    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…

  • How to Avoid Prop 65 Fines When Selling on Amazon

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    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…

  • A $15K Mistake: One Seller’s Wake-Up Call About Prop 65 Compliance

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    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…

  • How to Fix Your Amazon Listing if You Receive a Prop 65 Warning

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    Receiving a Prop 65 warning on Amazon doesn’t mean your account is at risk, but action is required. This law mandates warnings for products potentially exposing consumers to harmful chemicals. Reasons for warnings include high-risk product types, missing warnings, or non-compliant labeling. To resolve this, log into Seller Central to add the necessary warning language…

  • 3 Ways Clothing Sellers Can Avoid Prop 65 Fines (and Which One Lasts Forever)

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    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,…

  • Got a Prop 65 Compliance Notice on Amazon? Here’s How to Fix It Fast—Before It Costs You $2,500 Per Day

    Got a Prop 65 Compliance Notice on Amazon? Here’s How to Fix It Fast—Before It Costs You $2,500 Per Day

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    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.…