A couple of questions

How bad is p65?

Should I be worried about P65 warning?

Should I worry about Prop 65? Probably not. The Prop 65 label is like a noisy alarm that rings equally loudly about smaller amounts of low-risk substances and huge amounts of potentially harmful chemicals. The labels don't say how much of the chemical is present, or how much it would really take to make a person sick.

Are products with P65 warnings safe?

Not all furniture products are made with chemicals on the Proposition 65 list. … A furniture product with a Proposition 65 warning suggests the product can expose you to levels of a listed chemical or chemicals that pose greater health risks than furniture that causes exposures to lower levels of listed chemicals.

Why is Proposition 65 controversial?

It remains politically controversial even after more than 30 years (see Controversy and claimed abuse below), in large part because business objects to Proposition 65's burden of proof , which in effect requires businesses to know the scientific safety level for specific cancer- and birth defect-causing chemicals that …

Does Prop 65 have lead?

Lead is on the Proposition 65 list because it can cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Exposure to lead during pregnancy can affect brain development and cause learning and behavior problems for the child. Exposure to lead can harm the reproductive systems of men and women.

What is reproductive harm?

Reproductive Harm. Reproductive Harm occurs when a chemical interferes with the ability to produce normal, healthy offspring. This includes effects on the female and male reproductive systems, and effects on the developing embryo, fetus, or child, resulting from exposure during pregnancy.

What foods are affected by Prop 65?

Fish that tend to have the highest levels of mercury include: king mackerel, shark, tilefish (from the Gulf of Mexico), swordfish, marlin, bigeye tuna, bluefin tuna, and orange roughy. Some dietary supplements and traditional medicines may contain mercury.

Why do cell phones have Prop 65 warnings?

I recently bought an LG Volt. The manual gives the California proposition 65 warning "WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling this product."