Updated Prop 65 Warning Options: In-Store, On-Product Or Electronic?
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Prop 65 warnings under OEHHA’s updated regulations can be transmitted through various methods to be considered clear and reasonable, with possible advantages and drawbacks to each approach. The agency announced the final rule Sept. 2 after a number of proposals and comment periods over the past two years.
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