California Proposition 65

The Challenge

The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (also known as Proposition 65) is a California law that has been in effect since 1986 to promote clean drinking water and keep toxic substances that cause cancer and birth defects out of products. Non-compliant companies face the risk of lawsuits and a negative brand image.

How does your company plan to comply with California Proposition 65 requirements?

Our Solution

Intertek provides detailed testing and analysis of a company's products, potential Proposition 65 exposure, and provides recommendations for managing risk within the company and their supply chain. Our test laboratories, located in over 100 countries, support manufacturers, retailers, and importers worldwide. Intertek’s Proposition 65 Services include:

• Product assessment and risk analysis

• Review product information

• Assess areas of risk for California Proposition 65 substances

• Prepare California Proposition 65 positional statement

• Create strategy guide and plan for compliance

• Toxicologist risk assessment and test recommendations

• Product screening and testing – Based on the risk assessment, Intertek will conduct product screening (XRF) or chemical testing

• Exposure Assessment – Assess the potential exposure to chemical hazards presented in a product. Results will be reviewed to verify compliance with applicable Proposition 65 requirements

• Litigation support – Intertek can work with defendants to conduct exposure risk

• Corporate education

For more information on Intertek’s Proposition 65 services, please contact us:

Americas EMEA Asia Tel: +1 877-274-0181 Tel: +49 (711) 27311-170 Tel: +852 2173 8888

prop65@intertek.com www.intertek.com/prop65