Proposition 65 Warning

Proposition 65 Warning FAQ

Q: What does the Proposition 65 warning on my Livwell Brands product mean?

A: You may have noticed a Proposition 65 warning on your Livwell Brands product, as well as on products from other manufacturers. If you reside in California, you may see this warning on many everyday items, including those in your home, office, and even in restaurants.

This warning is the result of a law passed in California in 1986, commonly known as Proposition 65. It is a California-specific "right-to-know" law, not a "safety law." It requires products sold in California to include warnings if they may expose consumers to any of over 850 chemicals identified by the state as potentially causing cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Any company with products containing one or more of these listed chemicals must provide this warning unless they can prove that the exposure levels are at least 1,000 times lower than the levels deemed safe by scientific standards.

Q: Does this mean my Livwell Brands product is unsafe to use?

A: No, the presence of a Proposition 65 warning does not mean that your product is unsafe or that it violates any safety standards or regulations. In fact, California has clarified that "the fact that a product bears a Proposition 65 warning does not by itself mean that the product is unsafe."

The list of Proposition 65 chemicals includes substances commonly found in household items, foods, and dyes. Even products containing very small quantities of a listed chemical are subject to this warning requirement. (For more details, you can read about Proposition 65 in plain language here.)

Q: Why does Livwell Brands include this warning?

A: Proposition 65 requires companies to provide a warning if their products contain any listed chemicals, unless they can prove that exposure is 1,000 times lower than the scientifically established safe level. While the levels of these substances in Livwell Brands products are likely well below harmful thresholds, demonstrating this for each product can be challenging and costly.

Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure compliance with California’s regulations, Livwell Brands includes the Proposition 65 warning on our products. Please rest assured that we rigorously monitor and test our products to meet high standards of safety and quality. Our commitment is to continually improve our products to ensure customer satisfaction.

Q: I’m not a California resident. Why am I seeing this warning?

A: Livwell Brands products are sold nationwide. Due to the complexities and costs of tracking where each product will be sold, we include the Proposition 65 warning on all products, regardless of the destination, to ensure full compliance with California law.

For more information about Proposition 65, please visit: www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65.