California Proposition 65
Sunday, Nov 3, 2002

California Proposition 65

California Proposition 65 requires special product labeling for products containing certain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm if the product will expose the consumer to such chemicals. Lead levels in these products comply with FDA standards. California requires the following separate notice:

Prop 65 Warning: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Prop 65 Warning for lead crystal: "Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in leaded crystal products will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. This warning does not apply to Baccarat decanters, flacons, stoppered pitchers, mustard and jam pots."

Prop 65 Warning for ceramic tableware marked with a yellow triangle on the packaging: "Use of this tableware will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm."