CA Prop 65 Warning

What is a Prop 65 Warning Label?

The label is a warning being provided by Wal-Rich Corporation to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, commonly known as “Proposition 65.” Many products sold in California are required by law to carry the label. The following example label is included on packaging for many Wal-Rich products. (Note: label wording varies by product. for more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.)

Attention California Residents:

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, Chromium (hexavalent compounds) and Phthalates (DEHP) which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

What is California Proposition 65?

In 1986, California voters approved the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (known as “Proposition 65”). Proposition 65 is a “Right to Know” statute; it’s purpose is to make sure people are aware, before they purchase, that the product they come into contact with contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

The State of California has listed over 900 chemicals that must be disclosed under Prop 65. The list, which is updated annually, includes a wide variety of chemicals that can be found in many consumer products, such as kitchen utensils, footwear and handbags, exercise equipment, photo albums, luggage, and many other products (even foods and beverages).

The State of California provides Proposition 65 information on the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment website. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Why does Wal-Rich Corporation include this warning on its products?

We are providing Prop 65 warning labels to inform consumers that the product contains chemicals on the State of California’s Prop 65 list. It does not mean that a product is unsafe. All Wal-Rich products meet or exceed the requirements of applicable product performance and safety industry standards, as well as the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The label simply ensures that Wal-Rich Corporation is in compliance with the State of California’s Prop 65 law for warning label requirements.

Instructions for resellers of Wal-Rich products

Resellers of Wal-Rich products are responsible to ensure that products shipped into or within the State of California include the above warning on products, packaging, and any supporting documention including packing slips and invoices. Online retailers must also include the above warning, with link (http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov) on all Wal-Rich products featured on their website(s) or any associated ecommerce platforms.