What is Prop 65?

California’s Proposition 65—officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986—requires businesses to provide clear and reasonable warnings when their products expose individuals in California to chemicals identified by the state as causing cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The law’s primary intent is to enable Californians to make informed decisions about their exposure to potentially harmful substances.

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) maintains and regularly updates a comprehensive list of such chemicals. These include heavy metals, industrial solvents, byproducts of manufacturing processes, and certain naturally occurring substances.

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What does it mean when a product has a Prop 65 Label?

A Proposition 65 warning does not necessarily mean that a product violates safety standards or regulations. Instead, it signifies that the product contains or may expose users to one or more listed chemicals above established threshold levels. Some warning labels may specify the name of the chemical, while others may offer a general statement of potential exposure. The presence of a warning reflects regulatory compliance—not a definitive health risk or product defect.

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How does Webson Fasteners Comply with Prop 65?

Webson Fasteners, LLC is committed to meeting regulatory obligations while supporting customers’ compliance efforts across multiple jurisdictions, including California. In alignment with Proposition 65, Webson Fasteners notifies customers of potential chemical exposures associated with our products, particularly when the materials may be distributed, sold, or used within the state of California.

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What products from Webson Fasteners need a Prop 65 Warning?

Given the wide variety of base metals, coatings, and finishing treatments used in the manufacturing of fasteners—including substances such as nickel, lead, and cadmium—Webson Fasteners advises that all products supplied may contain trace amounts of chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

As such, in the interest of transparency and regulatory adherence, all products from Webson Fasteners are considered subject to Proposition 65 labeling requirements when requested.

 

To learn more about California Proposition 65, including a current list of listed chemicals and related guidance, please visit the official California OEHHA website: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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UPDATED: 04/07/26