PROPOSITION 65
WHAT IS PROPOSITION 65?
Proposition 65, officially the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is a law that requires warnings be provided to California consumers when they might be exposed to chemicals identified by California as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity. The warnings are intended to help California consumers make informed decisions about their exposures to these chemicals from the products they use. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) administers the Proposition 65 program and publishes the listed chemicals, which includes more than 850 chemicals. In August 2016, OEHHA adopted new regulations, effective on August 30, 2018, which change the information required in Proposition 65 warnings.
We are providing the following warning for products linked to this page:
WARNING: This product can potentially expose you to chemicals including acrylamide, lead, nickel and chromium which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WHY DO WE PROVIDE THIS NOTICE? At Burke's Naturals, our commitment to compliance with applicable laws, including Proposition 65, is unwavering. We have chosen to include the Proposition 65 notice as a proactive measure to ensure compliance with California regulations. It's important to note that the presence of this warning should not be construed as an indication that our products pose any harm. Additionally, a Proposition 65 warning should not be equated with a violation of product-safety standards or requirements. In fact, the California government explicitly clarifies that "the mere presence of a Proposition 65 warning does not inherently suggest that the product is unsafe." Furthermore, they describe Proposition 65 as more of a "right to know" law than a strict product safety regulation. For further details, you can refer to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov. Your health and peace of mind remain our top priorities.
WHERE CAN I FIND FURTHER DETAILS? For additional information regarding Proposition 65, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) offers a comprehensive resource at https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65. This website provides an in-depth explanation of the law and features a list of all the chemicals and materials covered by Proposition 65.
If you have specific inquiries or require further assistance, you are welcome to reach out to the Proposition 65 Implementation Office at the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. You can contact them directly by phone at (916) 445-6900 or via email at P65.Questions@oehha.ca.gov. We encourage you to explore these resources to stay informed and ensure your peace of mind.
