Prop 65 FAQ and Information

What is Prop 65?

California's Proposition 65, also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, requires businesses to warn Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that could cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This information can help Californians make informed decisions about protecting themselves from exposure to these chemicals.

Businesses must provide warnings when chemicals are present in products purchased, used in homes or workplaces, or released into the environment. The state also maintains a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, which is updated regularly.

What does it mean when a product has a Prop 65 Label?

Some warning types require that a chemical name be indicated, while others do not. A warning label does not mean that a product has been shown to cause cancer, but only that it contains or creates some amount of a chemical that could cause cancer according to the regulations and listings of California.

How does Rapid Rivet & Fastener Corp. Comply with Prop 65?

Rapid Rivet maintains a focus on customer satisfaction and support in an international environment and ensures diligence when complying with customer requests, including notification of Prop 65 warnings when the end users of materials may be within the state of California.

What products from Rapid Rivet & Fastener Corp need a Prop 65 Warning?

Due to the various metals, finishes, and chemicals used for the manufacturing of all rivets and fasteners, Rapid Rivet & Fastener advises that all Rapid Rivet products fall under the Prop 65 Label and can expose one to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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For more information on Prop 65 and a list of materials and chemicals that fall under its label, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

UPDATED: 07/25/24