Proposition 65

The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also known as Proposition 65, was passed in California in 1986. The goal of this legislation is to protect drinking water sources from substances which may cause cancer or birth defects and to reduce or eliminate exposures to those chemicals in consumer products by requiring a warning notifying of the exposure. Each year, the California government publishes a list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or birth defects.

CHPA monitors Proposition 65 activities to ensure its members who manufacture, distribute, and sell over-the-counter (OTC) medicines in California remain compliant with all applicable regulations.

Our Position

An up-to-date review of the scientific evidence based on input from leading experts in the fields of epidemiology, genotoxicity, and animal carcinogenicity found that the weight of the scientific evidence clearly demonstrates there is no causal association between acetaminophen use and cancer.

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Submission

Comments to OEHHA: Prop 65 Labor Code Mechanism

These comments are submitted on behalf of a coalition that represents companies that manufacture, distribute, and sell many of the foods, beverages, OTC medicines, nutritional supplements, and personal care products consumed or used by Californians every day.

Jul 17, 2008

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Comments to OEHHA: Prop65 Regulatory Update Project, Beneficial Nutrients Regulatory Concept

CHPA does not believe that the Beneficial Nutrients Regulatory Concept is necessary or supportive of the intent of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.

Apr 30, 2008

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Submission

Comments to OEHHA: Proposition 65 Prioritization Procedure

Comments on proposed revisions to the Proposition 65 prioritization procedure submitted by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Grocery Manufacturers of America, and the National Food Processors Association.

Oct 4, 2004

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Submission

Amicus Brief: Unfair Competition Case

Jul 21, 2003

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