How Can My Business Prove the Chemicals in Its Products Do Not Pose a Substantial Risk of Harm?
If your product contains a chemical listed in the Prop 65 chemical list, and if that chemical is above the safe harbor levels, you still may not need to comply with Prop 65's labeling requirements if you can prove that the chemical concentration does not pose a significant risk to health or the environment.
To prove that, your business is responsible for testing the product and obtaining the necessary proof. Your business may hire the services of a company, such as Rumzer, to test, identify, measure, and evaluate the toxicity of your product.
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Does Prop 65 Regulate Mold?
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