Regulatory Update: Revisions to California Proposition 65

On December 6, 2024, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) provided revisions to California Proposition 65, mending Sections 25601, 25602, 25603, and 25607.2 of Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations and adding new Sections 25607.50 through 25607.53.1.

This update was formally notified to the TBT Committee of the WTO on December 10, 2024.

Key Revisions:

  1. Expanded Signal Words: Both long- and short-form warnings may now use additional signal words, such as “CA WARNING” or “CALIFORNIA WARNING,” in addition to the current signal word “WARNING”.
  2. Chemical Identification Requirement: Short-form warnings must now specify at least one chemical name.
  3. Font Restrictions Updated: The previous rule requiring the short-form warning font to be no smaller than the largest type size used for other consumer information. has been lifted. However, a minimum font size of 6-point remains in effect.
  4. Application to Food Products: Short-form warnings are now explicitly permitted on food product labels.
  5. Online Retail Transition Period: A 60-day transition window is established during the three-year implementation phase, allowing internet retailers to update online short-form warnings after receiving notice from manufacturers.

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To learn more about how Melbec can help assess your products for compliance with Proposition. 65, please contact us at clientservices@melbecmicrobiology.co.uk.

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