Proposition 65, also known as The Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is a California State law aiming to protect drinking water sources from harmful toxic substances and chemicals.

The goal of Prop 65 is to protect consumers by reducing or eliminating any exposure to chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive problems. Any chemicals that are known to have a 1 in 100,000 chance of causing cancer over a 70-year period or substances that cause birth defects must be properly labeled so consumers can be aware of the risk.

It has compelled hundreds of companies nationwide to remove harmful chemicals from their products.

The act makes it illegal for businesses to knowingly expose substances to anyone without a clear warning and also makes it illegal for anyone to discharge harmful substances into drinking water sources.

As scientific research on chemicals continues to grow, the Proposition 65 harmful chemicals list is annually updated and maintained. A full list of chemicals that fall under Prop 65 can be found here.

Your pre-printed Prop 65 labels should be impeccably printed. It is essential that they properly display warning symbols and texts at the highest quality to ensure your Prop 65 labels are compliant with current legislation. 

The most popular Prop 65 labels are for chemicals such as Lead, Crystalline Silica, Chromium, Wood Dust, or BPA. At Smith Corona, we have the capabilities and equipment to make Prop 65 labels featuring any chemical that your company may need.

As a longtime manufacturer of thermal labels and ribbons, we take pride in knowing we offer industry low prices on these products. Interested in having Smith Corona make your Prop 65 labels? Simply fill out the above form with your label requirements and we’ll get you a quote!