California Proposition 65

California Senate Amends SB 1010 Refrigerant Stewardship And Recovery Act For Household Appliances

California is advancing SB 1010, which mandates an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for household appliances containing refrigerants starting in 2028. Manufacturers must prepare for eco-modulated fees and end-of-life management plans that address PFAS and Proposition 65 chemicals to maintain market access.

28 Mar 2026, 16:18leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

California Assembly Author’s Amendments To AB 2577 On Proposition 65 Settlements And Attorney’s Fees

California Assembly amendments to AB 2577 (March 2026) propose stricter court standards for Proposition 65 settlements and increased oversight of attorney's fees. This shift toward more rigorous settlement scrutiny will likely require businesses to demonstrate substantive exposure reductions or enhanced warning compliance to resolve private enforcement actions.

23 Mar 2026, 14:40leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

California Assembly Amends AB 2722 On Machine-Readable Environmental Data

California is advancing AB 2722 to mandate that state agencies publish environmental and Proposition 65 data in standardized, machine-readable formats. This shift will significantly increase the accessibility of compliance and enforcement records, likely intensifying public scrutiny and third-party monitoring of corporate environmental performance.

23 Mar 2026, 14:32leginfo.legislature.ca.govUnited States

United States – Perkins Coie 2025 Food & CPG Litigation Year-In-Review Highlights PFAS And Prop 65 Trends

US consumer goods litigation saw a sharp rise in 2025, with Proposition 65 notices increasing by nearly 50% and PFAS-related enforcement targeting textiles and food packaging. Companies must prepare for intensified private enforcement and scrutiny of chemical content and marketing claims as litigation trends shift toward emerging contaminants and ESG disclosures.

18 Mar 2026, 16:20jdsupra.comUnited States

California OEHHA Issues Final Synthetic Turf Risk Assessment

California's OEHHA has finalized its synthetic turf study, concluding that crumb rubber infill poses no significant health risks to athletes or spectators. While no new regulations are introduced, this scientific baseline provides critical legal and reputational defense for manufacturers and facility operators facing chemical safety scrutiny.

10 Mar 2026, 11:28oehha.ca.govUnited States

California Study Associates PFAS-Contaminated Drinking Water With Selected Childhood Cancers

A Southern California study (2000–2019) has linked PFOS and PFOA in public drinking water to significantly higher odds of specific childhood cancers, including neuroblastoma and retinoblastoma. These findings provide additional scientific weight to the push for stringent PFAS drinking water limits and heighten long-term litigation and reputational risks for entities associated with PFAS contamination.

10 Mar 2026, 10:39nature.comUnited States

California Assembly Introduces Bills On Toxic Substances, Pesticides And Vape Products (AB 2577, AB 2587, AB 2667)

California introduced three legislative bills in February 2026 targeting toxic substances, pesticide monitoring, and vape product waste. These proposals signal potential tightening of Prop 65 enforcement and agricultural residue standards, requiring early-stage monitoring of compliance impacts for consumer and chemical products.

5 Mar 2026, 06:43clerk.assembly.ca.govUnited States

California Senate Bill Would Require Heavy Metal Testing and Disclosure for Protein Products

California SB 1033 proposes mandatory heavy metal testing and public lot-level disclosure for protein products starting January 2028. Manufacturers must prepare for increased supply chain transparency and rigorous analytical compliance to maintain market access for supplements and fortified foods.

24 Feb 2026, 20:07sd18.senate.ca.govUnited States

Study Highlights Significant Chemical Safety Concerns in Hair Extensions Market

A comprehensive study identifying hazardous chemicals in hair extensions is accelerating legislative efforts in New York, New Jersey, and at the federal level to regulate this category. Companies must anticipate mandatory ingredient disclosure and potential bans on substances like flame retardants and phthalates as policy shifts toward stricter product safety standards.

22 Feb 2026, 15:22silentspring.orgUnited States

California OEHHA Posts Comment Submissions on Reproductive Toxicity of p,p'-Bisphenol Chemicals (Oct 17–Dec 1, 2025)

California OEHHA has published stakeholder input on the reproductive toxicity of p,p'-bisphenol chemicals, advancing the assessment for potential Proposition 65 listing. The potential for a class-based listing increases the risk of broad warning requirements and market pressure for substitution across multiple bisphenol-reliant product categories.

14 Feb 2026, 18:44oehha.ca.govUnited States

California Proposition 65 Notice Alleges eBay Failed to Warn on Mercury-Containing Skin-Lightening Cosmetics

California's Proposition 65 enforcement is targeting major e-commerce platforms for failing to provide warnings on mercury-containing cosmetics sold by third-party vendors. This action signals increasing liability risks for online marketplaces and underscores the need for more rigorous supply chain screening and automated warning systems for high-risk product categories.

11 Feb 2026, 12:47oag.ca.govUnited States

California DTSC Proposes Priority Product Listing for 1,4-Dioxane in Manual Dish Detergents and Shampoos

California DTSC has proposed listing manual dish detergents and shampoos containing >1 ppm 1,4-dioxane as Priority Products under the Safer Consumer Products Regulation. Manufacturers must prepare for mandatory alternatives analysis and potential reformulation, marking a transition from hazard labeling to active market-access restrictions.

30 Jan 2026, 18:42dtsc.ca.govUnited States

Georgia House Introduces Safe Drinking Water And Toxic Enforcement Act Of 2026 (HB1054)

Georgia has introduced HB1054 to establish a state-level toxic enforcement framework modeled after California’s Proposition 65. If enacted, businesses must prepare for significant new labeling requirements and litigation risks associated with chemical exposures and water discharge prohibitions.

30 Jan 2026, 12:17legis.ga.govUnited States

California OEHHA Requests Carcinogenicity Data on Ethoprop for Proposition 65 Delisting Review

California's OEHHA has initiated a data call-in for ethoprop (ethoprophos) to support a formal review of its carcinogenicity status under Proposition 65, with submissions due by February 2, 2026. This review follows a revised US EPA assessment and could lead to the substance's delisting, potentially removing future labeling and warning obligations for products containing this pesticide in the California market.

23 Dec 2025, 15:46oehha.ca.govUnited States

California OEHHA Adds N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine to Proposition 65 List for Cancer

California added N-methyl-N-formylhydrazine to the Proposition 65 list as a carcinogen, effective December 8, 2025. Companies must implement mandatory warnings or reduce exposure by December 2026 to ensure continued market access and mitigate litigation risk.

22 Dec 2025, 06:52oehha.ca.govUnited States

California OEHHA Issues New Fish Consumption Advisory for Bass Lake Due to Mercury

California OEHHA issued a new fish consumption advisory for Bass Lake in December 2025, citing health risks from mercury contamination. This update highlights the ongoing regulatory focus on heavy metal bioaccumulation, impacting regional environmental risk assessments and food supply chain integrity.

18 Dec 2025, 15:59oehha.ca.govUnited States

California OEHHA Adds Bisphenol S (BPS) to Proposition 65 List for Developmental Toxicity

California has expanded the Proposition 65 listing for Bisphenol S (BPS) to include developmental toxicity, effective December 8, 2025. Businesses must update product labeling and compliance documentation to meet new warning requirements by December 8, 2026, to mitigate litigation risks.

10 Dec 2025, 18:39oehha.ca.govUnited States

OEHHA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Public Health Goal for 1,4-Dioxane in Drinking Water

California has extended the public comment period for the proposed 1,4-dioxane drinking water Public Health Goal (PHG) to November 25, 2025. This goal will serve as the scientific foundation for future enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), signaling a tightening regulatory environment for industrial byproducts.

28 Oct 2025, 17:26oehha.ca.govUnited States

Carcinogen Identification Committee to Consider Listing N-methyl-N-formylhydrazine

California’s Carcinogen Identification Committee will meet in November 2025 to decide on listing N-methyl-N-formylhydrazine under Proposition 65. A formal listing would trigger mandatory warning labels and discharge restrictions, requiring immediate supply chain review for businesses operating in the California market.

28 Oct 2025, 17:01oehha.ca.govUnited States

OEHHA Opens Public Data Call on Reproductive Toxicity of p,pʹ-Bisphenol Chemicals

California has initiated a formal data call to evaluate the reproductive toxicity of p,pʹ-bisphenol chemicals for potential listing under Proposition 65. This move signals a broadening of regulatory scrutiny beyond BPA and BPS, requiring manufacturers to assess the presence of bisphenol analogues in their products and prepare for potential new labeling mandates.

24 Oct 2025, 15:51oehha.ca.govUnited States