Proposition 65

Proposition 65

What is Proposition 65?

Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.  These chemicals can be in the products that Californians purchase, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment. By requiring that this information be provided, Proposition 65 enables Californians to make informed decisions about their exposures to these chemicals. 

The official name of Proposition 65 is the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. 

https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/ 

Wood Dust 

WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer.  Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.  For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/wood. 

Furniture Products 

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.  For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/furniture.