SGS Announces New Reformulation of Chemicals Under California Prop 65

Hong Kong, China, September 29, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Prop 65 is now over 25 years old and has been effective in reducing exposures to toxic chemicals. Of the 850 or so listed chemicals, lead-containing consumer products have been consistently targeted over the years (2). In the last few years, phthalates (3) and flame retardants (4) have also been consistently targeted in consumer products.

Since the beginning of 2014, a number of Prop 65 settlements have been reached that require the reformulation of flame retardants, lead, phthalates and other chemicals in a wide range of products, including but not limited to, flasks, headphone cords, outdoor products, paint products, pet products, products containing foam and polyurethane foam, products with PVC / vinyl covers, stationery items and synthetic leather products.

Highlights of these settlements are summarized in Table 1 (http://newsletter.sgs.com/eNewsletterPro/uploadedimages/000006/sgs-safeguards-15014-california-prop-65-reformulation-chemicals-consumer-prodcuts-a4-en-14.pdf) within the latest SafeGuards bulletin.

References:

(1) Proposition 65 (http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65.html)
(2) SGS SafeGuard No. 094/14 – May 2014 (http://newsletter.sgs.com/eNewsletterPro/uploadedimages/000006/sgs-safeguards-09414-california-prop-65-lead-and-other-chemicals-a4-en-14.pdf)
(3) SGS SafeGuard No. 093/14 – May 2014 (http://newsletter.sgs.com/eNewsletterPro/uploadedimages/000006/sgs-safeguards-09314-cp65-phthalates-consumer-products-a4-en-14.pdf)
(4) SGS SafeGuard No. 095/14 – May 2014 (http://newsletter.sgs.com/eNewsletterPro/uploadedimages/000006/sgs-safeguards-09514-california-prop-65-flame-retardants-foam-padding-a4-en-14.pdf)

About SGS Services for Proposition 65

Throughout a global network of laboratories, SGS is able to provide a range of services, including analytical testing and consultancy for flame retardants, lead, phthalates and other restricted substances in consumer products for Prop 65 (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail/Hardgoods/Home-Furnishings-and-Houseware/California-Proposition-65.aspx) and international markets.

Please do not hesitate to contact an SGS expert for further information.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.