NEWS

OEHHA Proposes Listing Welding Fumes and Three Medications Under Prop. 65

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed listing welding fumes, and three medications—hydrochlorothiazide, voriconazole, and tacrolimus—as carcinogens under Proposition 65.

New Appellate Court Ruling Rejects Bid to Void Prop. 65 60-day Notice

Echoing a similar recent ruling, a state appellate court has upheld the validity of a 60-day notice of violation issued under Proposition 65, rejecting the contention that the notice was defective because it included the incorrect contact person.

FYI Column: May 2026

Here is a roundup of recent news articles that may be of interest to Prop. 65 Clearinghouse readers.

Several Major Companies Seek to Coordinate Prop. 65 Litigation Over Cadmium in Food

Proposition 65 litigation over cadmium in foods is heating up, with defense attorneys representing major food companies petitioning the California Judicial Council to coordinate more than 20 cases pending in Alameda and San Francisco County Superior Courts.

Prop. 65 60-Day Notices Roundup and Analysis: 2025 Year in Review

The steady rise in the number of Proposition 65 60-day notices filed with the California Attorney General's office in recent years stopped in 2025 and instead notices slightly declined compared to 2024.

OEHHA Finalizes Study Concluding Artificial Turf Fields with Crumb Rubber are Safe

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has finalized its study on the potential health risks from tire crumb rubber in synthetic turf fields, affirming its draft findings that the material poses no significant risk to people.

AG Warns Baby Food Makers Over Testing Products for Toxic Metals

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a warning letter to baby food manufacturers to ensure they are complying with a 2023 law that requires them to publicly disclose test results for the presence of arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury in their products.

Eric Somers, Powerhouse Prop. 65 Plaintiff's Attorney, Dies in Ski Accident

Attorney Eric Somers, who was a key figure behind several major industry-wide Proposition 65 settlements, died on March 27 in an avalanche while skiing in Alaska. He was 63 years old.

Priority Product Designation for Nail Products with Methyl Methacrylate Now in Effect

A regulation designating methyl methacrylate (MMA) in nail products as a priority product under the state's Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program went into effect as of April 1, 2026.

Prop. 65 60-Day Notices Roundup and Analysis: December 2025

In the month of December, there were a total of 405 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.

DTSC Fines Online Jeweler for Alleged Violations of Metal-Containing Jewelry Law

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has fined an online jeweler $17,000 under the Metal-Containing Jewelry Law for allegedly selling beads online with excessive levels of lead.

Lawmakers Tackle Prop. 65 Settlements, Bisphenols, Other Issues this Legislative Session

California lawmakers have introduced numerous bills related to chemicals policy this legislative session, including one bill that would place more scrutiny on proposed Proposition 65 settlements.

FYI Column: April 2026

Here is a roundup of recent news articles that may be of interest to Prop. 65 Clearinghouse readers.

Several Safer Consumer Products Program Actions Advanced by DTSC

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has taken several actions related to its Safer Consumer Products (SCP) program, including launching a formal rulemaking proposal to add 12 acids and bases to its candidate chemicals list.

New First Amendment Lawsuit Filed Challenging Prop. 65 Warning—This Time for DEA

The business community has launched another First Amendment attack against Proposition 65, with the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) suing the California Attorney General's office alleging the cancer warning requirement for diethanolamine (DEA) is false and misleading.

State Appellate Court Rebuffs Claim That Errors Invalidated Prop. 65 60-Day Notice

A state appellate court has ruled that parties providing businesses with 60-day notices of violation under Proposition 65 need only substantially comply with the legal requirements to provide an adequate notice, rather than strictly comply.

Prop. 65 60-Day Notices Roundup and Analysis: November 2025

In the month of November, there were a total of 341 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.

FYI Column: March 2026

Here is a roundup of recent news articles that may be of interest to Prop. 65 Clearinghouse readers.

Prop. 65 In-Court Settlements 2025: Year in Review

There were 293 in-court Proposition 65 settlements reached in 2025 totaling $19.85 million, according to filings with the California Attorney General's office.

Attorney General Reaches Another Prop. 65 Settlement Over Lead and Cadmium in Seafood

The California Attorney General's office has reached a settlement with a seafood company over its alleged failure to warn consumers of cadmium and lead in their products in violation of Proposition 65.