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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

BBPDBPDEHPDIDPDINP 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

DBPDEHPDIDPDINP < 0.1%

12

Gloves   containing vinyl/PVC components

BBPDBPDEHPDIDPDINP 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

BBPDBPDEHPDIDPDINP 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

BBPDBPDEHPDIDPDINP DnHP < 0.1%

30

Vinyl/PVC hose

BBPDBPDEHPDIDPDINP 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

BBPDBPDEHPDIDPDINP 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 ppmotherwise add a   warning label

16

CD holder

0.1%, otherwise add a warning label

17

Plastic eye mask   with reusable plastic shell product

1000 ppmotherwise add a   warning label

18

Plastic handle   barbecue tool products

1000 ppmotherwise 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 ppmotherwise add a   warning label

21

Reusable plastic   bag products

1000 ppmotherwise 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 ppmotherwise 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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