Prop-65
What is Proposition 65?
In 1986, California voters passed the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, widely known as Proposition 65. Chemicals added to the Prop 65 list are those identified as causing cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm in humans or laboratory animals. A chemical does not need to pose a proven risk in human testing to fall under Prop 65.
While selling products that contain listed chemicals is not prohibited, any company doing business in California is required by law to notify consumers with a clear and reasonable warning if any of their products contain a chemical on the Prop 65 list.
Types of Chemicals on the Prop 65 List
Currently, there are over 900 chemicals on the Prop 65 list, updated at least once per year. Any chemicals regarded as reproductive toxicants or carcinogens are included — even naturally occurring ones like lead, which can be found in the environment and are not intentionally added to products.
Common ingredients found in skincare and personal care products — such as certain botanical extracts, mineral pigments, and preservatives — may appear on the Prop 65 list even when present at trace levels well below amounts considered harmful by major health agencies.
Why is Divine Derriere Affected by Proposition 65?
Prop 65 applies to any company that sells consumer goods in California, including personal care and skincare products. Skincare and cosmetic products are subject to Proposition 65 regulations when sold to California residents.
Consumers will be notified if a product contains a Prop 65-listed chemical, if that chemical is present in an amount above the set threshold, and if the chemical is not naturally occurring in an ingredient of the product.
Divine Derriere always errs on the side of caution to remain in full compliance with the law, and therefore includes the Prop 65 warning on applicable products when necessary. Our commitment to transparency means we would rather keep you fully informed.
Does a Prop 65 Warning Mean a Product Is Unsafe?
No. A Proposition 65 warning does not mean a product is unsafe. The notice is required simply to make California consumers aware of the presence of a chemical on the Prop 65 list so they can make fully informed purchasing decisions. The purpose is transparency, not an indication of danger.
The threshold that triggers a Prop 65 warning is often significantly lower than levels considered concerning by the FDA, EPA, WHO, and other leading global health organizations. Regardless, Divine Derriere fully complies with all regulations under Proposition 65.
Learn More About Proposition 65
For detailed information about the chemicals listed under Proposition 65, visit these official resources:
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. For more information, visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov.