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California 65 PROP65
California has recently tightened Proposition 65, which was passed before 1986, causing concern among suppliers in various regions. The regulation lists over 700 chemical substances as "known carcinogens" or "known to cause damage to the reproductive system," including common metals such as lead and cadmium; And it is stipulated that merchants must attach "clear and reasonable" warning labels to consumer goods that may release such substances.
According to Proposal No. 65, any person involved in the operation process, including retailers, importers, distributors, as well as overseas exporters, traders, and producers, must comply with relevant regulations. If individuals violate regulations, citizens or environmental groups can file lawsuits on behalf of the public, and the court can impose a maximum fine of $2500 for each problematic product sold to California consumers in the past year. If the prosecution wins, the lawyer representing the citizens in filing the lawsuit can collect investigation fees in addition to legal fees, often totaling up to $1 million or more.
Ceramic tableware is one of the targets of Proposal No. 65. The last major revision of Proposal No. 65 was in 1993. According to merchants specializing in tableware, previously only the surface of tableware that comes into contact with food was regulated, but now the relevant definitions have been revised and they must comply. In August 2005, the new product scope covered by the regulation was approved by the court, adding control over colored decorative parts (including pigments and decorations) on non food contact surfaces of glass and ceramic utensils.
For decorative glassware, materials used to decorate the outer "lip" area (i.e. the top 20 millimeters) can only contain a maximum of 200 ppm of lead or 800 ppm of cadmium. Below the lip area, the decoration on the outside of the appliance can only contain a maximum of 600ppm lead or 4800ppm cadmium. Those who do not exceed the standard do not need to attach the warning label specified in Proposal No. 65. In addition, if there is no decoration in the lip area and NIOSH 9100 wiping test is conducted on all decorative surfaces, showing a lead release of less than 1 microgram and a cadmium release of less than 8 microgram, there is no need to attach a warning label.
According to the regulations, based on the results of 24-hour lead acetate solution testing, the concentration of lead released from the food contact surface of flat ceramic tableware (such as plates) shall not exceed 0.226 parts per million (0.226 ppm), and the concentration of lead released from the food contact surface inside ceramic hollow tableware (such as tea and water cups) shall not exceed 0.100 ppm. In terms of ceramic tableware, if according to the test results of lead acetate solution, the concentration of lead released from the food contact surface of flat ceramic tableware does not exceed 0.226ppm, and the concentration of lead released from the food contact surface inside ceramic hollow tableware does not exceed 0.100ppm, and meets the standards applicable to glassware, there is no need to attach warning words about external decoration. According to ASTM C-927 test results, the release of lead and cadmium within the lip range of the product shall not exceed 0.050 micrograms per milliliter and 4.00 micrograms per milliliter, respectively.
According to Proposal No. 65, if ceramic tableware contains excessive substances, suppliers must add warning labels. For example, consumer products containing known carcinogenic chemicals must be accompanied by a warning message that reads' Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer '. If the product contains chemicals known to damage the reproductive system, a warning must be added stating 'Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause defects or other reproductive harm'.
Remind relevant enterprises exporting to California, USA to conduct technical evaluations and preparations as soon as possible to ensure that decorated glass and ceramic utensils comply with the provisions of Proposition 65, in order to avoid unnecessary losses.
California Proposition 65: Readjust the lead content in consumer goods
Prop 65, also known as the 1986 Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Substances Act, is a bill passed by California residents through a vote in 1986. The bill requires California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, congenital defects, or reproductive toxicity. The California Proposition 65 List was first released in 1987 and now covers approximately 900 chemical substances.
Lead pipe control list:
Entry | Product | Lead content adjustment/warning label |
1 | Battery clip handle | Lead content<90 ppm and releasable lead content ≤ 1.0 μ g, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
2 | Bracelet/Bracelet | The lead content of external decoration is ≤ 90 ppm, and the released lead content is ≤ 1.0 μ g |
3 | Brass rod | ≤ 100 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
4 | Brass Camera Adapter Products | Add warning labels |
5 | Brass roller | Lead content<90 ppm and releasable lead content ≤ 1.0 μ g, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
6 | Brass Cavalry Horn | Exposed brass or other metal components with lead content ≤ 300 ppm, otherwise warning labels shall be affixed |
7 | Brass pin | ≤ 100 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
8 | Brass handle with wax seal | Lead content<90 ppm and releasable lead content ≤ 1.0 μ g, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
9 | Brass hardware accessories and products | ≤ 0.25%, otherwise add a warning label |
10 | Ceramic tile products | ≤ 100 ppm, including the addition of raw materials and glazes to representative aliquots of ceramic tiles, otherwise warning labels shall be affixed |
11 | Christmas stocking | Lead content<100 ppm and releasable lead content ≤ 1.0 μ g, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
12 | Cookware, wine utensils, kitchenware, cutlery, kettles and trays with handles, or other brass components | ≤ 300 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
13 | Copper drinking utensils with brass components | ≤ 300 ppm |
14 | Copper or other metal wine utensils and kitchenware with brass handles, including but not limited to mugs, kettles, and measuring cups | ≤ 200 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
15 | - Connecting nut - Sliding joint | ≤ 100 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
16 | Cover plate | ≤ 100 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
17 | Horizontal bar tapping kit | Exposed brass or other metal components with lead content ≤ 0.03%, otherwise warning labels shall be affixed |
18 | - Faucet supply kit - Guide plate - Tap water valve | ≤ 100 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
19 | Glass rain gauge with exterior design | Add warning labels |
20 | Gun cleaning tools | ≤ 300 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
21 | Hose connector nut | Lead content<90 ppm and releasable lead content ≤ 1.0 μ g, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
22 | Ice maker kit | ≤ 100 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
23 | Juice glass/candle glass with external decoration | External decoration, excluding lips and edges ≤ 100 ppm Lead content for external decoration of lips and edge areas ≤ 4 ppm |
24 | Quick Coupler | Lead content<90 ppm and releasable lead content ≤ 1.0 μ g, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
25 | Measuring cup with exterior design | Lead content<120 ppm and releasable lead content ≤ 1.2 μ g |
26 | Metal accessory rotator | ≤ 300 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
27 | Metal polishing, removal, repair, and cleaning products | Add warning labels |
28 | Metal spray nozzle | Lead content<90 ppm and releasable lead content ≤ 1.0 μ g, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
29 | Nozzle blank, pressure gauge, and brass carburetor repair kit | ≤ 300 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
30 | Rowlock | Exposed brass or other metal components with lead content ≤ 0.01%, otherwise warning labels shall be affixed |
31 | Gypsum replacement ring | ≤ 100 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
32 | Spark wheel | Add warning labels |
33 | Sprinkler wrench | Exposed brass or other metal components with lead content ≤ 0.03%, otherwise warning labels shall be affixed |
34 | Stove/burner and torch/lantern/flame products | Exposed brass or other metal components with lead content ≤ 3000 ppm (0.3%), otherwise warning labels shall be affixed |
35 | Hot installation sleeve | ≤ 100 ppm, otherwise add warning label for lead content in alloy components ≤ 100 ppm |
36 | Urinal | ≤ 100 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
37 | Valve valve extension tube | ≤ 100 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
38 | Weight | Add warning labels |
California Proposition 65: Setting limits for BPA content in consumer products
Since May 11, 2015, bisphenol A (BPA, CAS number: 80-05-7) has been classified as a chemical known to cause reproductive toxicity in women. Since May 2016, law enforcement actions have been taken against companies that failed to warn consumers of exposure to BPA, and multiple cases have been reached regarding thermal paper and food contact products such as polycarbonate tableware. Later in the case, the requirement for BPA was renegotiated from "not exceeding 1000 ppm" to "BPA free", and the option to provide a warning for California Proposition 65 was not modified.
The recent cases are summarized in the table below:
Project | Range | BPA adjustment/warning label |
1 | Mobile phone shell | ≤ 3.0 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
2 | Thermal Paper | <20.0ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
3 | Thermal receipt paper | <10.0 ppm, Otherwise, add warning labels |
4 | PC kitchen utensils | BPA-free， Otherwise, add warning labels |
5 | Impulse Capri Latte Coffee Device | BPA-free， Otherwise, add warning labels |
6 | Transparent glass like shatter resistant plastic wine glasses | BPA-free， Otherwise, add warning labels |
7 | Transparent glass like shatter resistant plastic wine glasses | BPA-free， Otherwise, add warning labels |
8 | Polycarbonate stone bowl | BPA-free， Otherwise, add warning labels |
9 | Polycarbonate wine glass | BPA-free， Otherwise, add warning labels |
10 | Gemstone Cup | BPA-free， Otherwise, add warning labels |
11 | Polycarbonate plastic cups (including products that provide drinking water and water bottles to consumers) | BPA-free， Otherwise, add warning labels |
California Proposition 65: Readjustment of Phthalate Content in Consumer Products
The California government is aware that six phthalates can cause cancer, congenital malformations, and other reproductive harm, or have all of these toxicities simultaneously. These six phthalates are:
- Methyl butyl phthalate (BBP, CAS number 85-68-7)
- Dibutyl phthalate (DBP, CAS number 84-74-2)
- Diisooctyl phthalate (DEHP, CAS number 117-81-7)
Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP, CAS numbers 68515-49-1 and 26761-40-0)
Diisononyl phthalate (DINP)
- Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP, CAS number 84-75-3)
Control List:
Entry | Product | Phthalate content adjustment/warning label |
1 | Loose leaf folder holds materials | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all<0.1%, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
2 | Loose leaf folder with transparent vinyl/plastic covering | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
3 | A box used for carrying small items and made of vinyl/PVC or other plastics or containing components made of them | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
4 | Circuit tester wire/insulated wire | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all<0.1%, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
5 | Coated usage and storage hooks | BBP、DBP、DEHP、DIDP，DINP and DnHP ≤ 1000 ppm |
6 | Cosmetic bag | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
7 | Ear wax removal kit | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, DnHP, and DNOP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise warning labels will be affixed |
8 | First-aid kit | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
9 | Fishing bait | BBP, DEHP, DIDP and DIDP ≤ 50%, or As amended by NIOSH 9100: BBP≤ 270 μg/cm2, DEHP≤ 160 μg/cm2, DIDP≤ 1000 μg/cm2, DINP≤ 90 μg/cm2, otherwise warning label |
10 | Floating swimming pool thermometer | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all<0.1%, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
11 | Football equipment bag | DBP、DEHP、DIDP、DINP < 0.1% |
12 | Gloves containing vinyl/PVC components | BBP、DBP、DEHP、DIDP、DINP 、 DnHP < 0.1% |
13 | Hair accessory kit Hairdressing toolbox | DBP, DEHP, and DINP are all ≤ 0.1%, otherwise warning labels will be affixed |
14 | Handbags, handbags, makeup bags, and wallets | DIDP and DINP are both ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
15 | Jewelry storage box Keychain | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
16 | Rope skipping | DBP, DEHP, and DINP are all ≤ 0.1%, otherwise warning labels will be affixed |
17 | Key Chain | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
18 | Mathematics Essential Tool Kit | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
19 | Telephone line | DEHP and DINP are both ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
20 | Plastic Cap | DEHP and DINP are both ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
21 | Plastic wallet | DEHP, DIDP, and DINP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
22 | Rubber curling iron set and/or transparent plastic bag and box | DEHP and DINP are both ≤ 0.1%, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
23 | Soft balls containing vinyl, plastic, or other artificial leather covering materials | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
24 | Storage or packaging boxes made entirely or partially of vinyl or PVC for bedding | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
25 | Ceramic tile hammer | DIDP and DINP are both ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
26 | Tool fixture | BBP、DBP、DEHP、DIDP，DINP 、DnHP < 0.1% |
27 | Tool bag containing ethylene/PVC components | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all<0.1%, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
28 | Vinyl/PVC audio cable | DEHP and DINP are both ≤ 0.1%, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
29 | Vinyl/PVC greenhouse cover | BBP、DBP、DEHP、DIDP，DINP 、DnHP < 0.1% |
30 | Vinyl/PVC hose | BBP、DBP、DEHP、DIDP，DINP 、DnHP < 0.1% |
31 | Vinyl cosmetic bag | DEHP and DINP are both ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
32 | Vinyl/PVC waterproof storage bags, luggage and accessories | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
33 | Vinyl storage bag for curlers | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
34 | Vertical elbow clamp | BBP、DBP、DEHP、DIDP，DINP 、DnHP ≤ 1000 ppm |
35 | Vinyl travel accessories and accessories with products label Passport holder RFID lock box | BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP, and DnHP are all ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise a warning label will be affixed |
California Proposition 65: Readjustment of DINP Content in Consumer Products
Control List:
Entry | Range | DINP content adjustment/warning label |
1 | - Backpack - Makeup bag | Cannot be detected, otherwise add a warning label |
2 | Brass valve | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
3 | Bulletin board | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
4 | Camera power adapter | Add warning labels |
5 | Chair cover | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
6 | Vinyl cover with zipper puzzle kit | ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
7 | Wires and/or cables | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
8 | Evening bag (handbag) | ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
9 | Imitation leather bags, suitcases, handbags, and wallets | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
10 | Handlebar handle (hot handle) | ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
11 | Hat | ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
12 | Heavy duty dog leash | ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
13 | Inflatable service stick | ≤ 1000 ppm, otherwise add a warning label |
14 | Bait bag | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
15 | Microphone products | ≤ 1000 ppm，otherwise add a warning label |
16 | CD holder | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
17 | Plastic eye mask with reusable plastic shell product | ≤ 1000 ppm，otherwise add a warning label |
18 | Plastic handle barbecue tool products | ≤ 1000 ppm，otherwise add a warning label |
19 | Plastic luggage tag products | ≤ 1000 ppm ，otherwise add a warning label |
20 | Plastic bags with wooden furniture and floor markings | ≤ 1000 ppm，otherwise add a warning label |
21 | Reusable plastic bag products | ≤ 1000 ppm，otherwise add a warning label |
22 | Sewage accessory bag | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
23 | Shower rack | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
24 | Shower curtain lining | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
25 | Steering Wheel Cover | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
26 | Baby stroller cover and/or other similar products or packaging | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
27 | Storage box | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
28 | Travel set plastic bag | ≤ 1000 ppm，otherwise add a warning label |
29 | Vinyl covered cord | < 0.1%，otherwise add a warning label |
30 | Electronic device waterproof bag/box | ≤ 0.1%, otherwise add a warning label |
31 | Wine pendant and bottle cap set | < 0.1% |
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