Understanding California Prop 65 and Labeling Requirements for Food

Objective

The objective of this webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to explain Prop 65 requirements, the guidelines to help determine if warnings are needed, how warnings are to be displayed and explain the SGS solutions to help clients.

Agenda

• Background of Prop 65
• Regulatory requirements for food including exemptions
• Guidelines to determine if warning is warranted
• Current warning labelling requirements
• Conclusion and SGS solutions
• Q&A

Background

The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 better known as California Proposition (Prop) 65 was designed to protect California's citizens and the State's drinking water sources from chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) maintains and publishes the list of chemicals, of which there are about 900.

Businesses need to provide a "clear and reasonable" warning before knowingly and intentionally exposing anyone to a listed chemical. There are some exemptions but the most important to food products is the exemption for exposures to the listed chemicals that occur naturally in foods.

Also exempted from labeling is listed chemicals below the OEHHA established safe harbor levels of which there are about 300 establish safe harbor levels.

Target audience

This webinar is aimed at manufacturers, importers and retailers selling food products in the State of California.

Language:  English
Cost: No Charge

Presenter

James Cook - SGS Global Food Inspection Technical Manager

Can't make the live session? Register now and receive a complimentary recording after the live event.

For further information, please contact:

Jennifer Buckley
Global Food Marketing Manager
t: +1 973 461 1498