What is Proposition 65?
A. Proposition 65 was enacted as a ballot initiative for the state of California in November of 1986. Its goal was and still is to protect California citizens from chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. It requires the state of California to publish, at least annually, a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or other reproductive harm. To view the current list of chemicals, click here. Proposition 65 is also referred to as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.
