Prop 65 is a California right-to-know act which requires the public to be made aware when a product contains one of currently more than 900 chemicals that are “known” by the State of California to potentially cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm. This law is not a food safety law.
The law and the implementing regulations require a warning to be provided to customers before an individual may be exposed to chemicals that are known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity above certain thresholds.
For chemicals at risk of causing birth defects and reproductive harm, a warning is required at 1/1,000th of ‘no observable effect level.'
For chemicals at risk of causing cancer, a warning is required at levels where a person exposed to that chemical for 70 years would not have more than 1 in 100,000 chance of developing cancer.
Enacted in 1986 and formally known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, Prop 65 is not a federal law, but a state law. Prop 65 extends beyond drinking water and food; many products that are generally considered to be safe for their intended use—for instance, candles, furniture, and even sunglasses—may be labeled with a Prop 65 warning, and may contain one or more of the approximately 900 chemicals on the list at only a very low level. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
At Sakara, we believe that the first step toward vibrant, transformative health is making educated decisions about what you put in your body. From thoughtfully created wellness products to a robust sourcing process for our Signature Nutrition Program meals, our ingredients are chosen with care and backed by science, ensuring that you receive high-quality bioavailable nutrients to nourish your body from the inside out. We strive to empower you with information and nutritional knowledge so that you can be in the driver's seat of your own health. This is why it’s important to talk about Proposition 65, often referred to as Prop 65, a California right-to-know law that aims to help consumers make informed decisions about the products they buy and consume. You can read more about Prop 65 here.
