March 2026 California Proposition 65 – 60-Day Notices Analysis

In March 2026, there were 519 60-day notices for violation of Prop 65, of which 57% of the notices (295 notices) served were for the category of Lead, 12% of notices (65 notices) were served for the presence of Phthalates, 31% of the notices (159) were for the presence of other chemicals.

Among the reported notices, in the category of bags and cases, there were 34 notices for the presence of Phthalates. Externally decorated glass and ceramics had 17 notices for the presence of Lead. There were 5 notices issued for the presence of Lead in toys and games.

There were 2 notices issued for the presence of lead in candles and accessories. There were 7 notices issued for the presence of phthalates in packaging.

There was 1 notice issued for the presence of Lead, and 3 notices issued for the presence of Phthalates in tools.

The beauty and personal care category had 40 notices for the presence of other chemicals such as Diethanolamine and Mercury in various products such as shaving gel, moisturizers, body washes, shower gels, lotions, shampoo and cleansers.  

In analyzing the number of notices issued for the presence of Hexavalent Chromium, there were 16 issued in the category of gloves, footwear, sports & recreation, bedding and personal accessories.

In the category of receipts, there were 5 notices issued for the presence of Bisphenol A (BPA) and 26 notices for the presence of Bisphenol S (BPS). Further, there was 1 notice issued for the presence of Bisphenol S (BPS) in labels and stickers.

The category of apparel had 5 notices issued for the presence of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), and 1 notice for the presence of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS).

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