Proposition 65

California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (“Proposition 65”), which is codified at Cal. Health & Safety Code §25249.5 et seq. was approved in 1986 by the voters of California.  Proposition 65 is a “right to know” statute that requires the State of California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.  The list, https://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html, has now grown to include over 800 chemicals. Under Proposition 65 businesses are required to provide “clear and reasonable” warnings to consumers before knowingly and intentionally exposing anyone in California to a listed chemical.

Misleading labels can pose a number of risks, none more important than the risk of exposure to a toxic or dangerous ingredient that they otherwise could have avoided. Brown Bear Law, APC represents consumers in the fight against misleading and deceptive product labeling.

California’s Prop 65 was passed for this very reason—to ensure that consumers can make informed decisions when it comes to exposure to potentially harmful substances. Our Firm considerable experience litigating to ensure consumers’ rights are protected and that deceptive advertising and misleading labeling are halted.

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