If you manufacture or import products into California, you must ensure that your products comply with California Proposition 65 – which restricts the use of over 900 substances in consumer products.
Compliance with California Proposition 65 requires you to ensure that your product does not contain restricted substances above a certain limit – or attach warning labels. In order to verify the substance content, third-party lab testing is often required.
In this guide, we list several companies that offer testing against the substances restricted by California Proposition 65
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In this guide, we chose companies that claim to offer California Proposition 65 testing and other related services. We also prioritized companies with testing facilities in the United States and Asia.
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a. California Proposition 65 Guide for US Importers & Amazon Sellers
b. List of Products Covered by California Proposition 65: An Overview
c. California Proposition 65 Product Lab Testing: A Complete Guide
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Intertek
Intertek can help companies ensure their products comply with California Proposition 65 by conducting chemical tests, XRF screenings, and restricted substance testing. The company can also perform acrylamide testing using technology such as LC-MS and GC-MS.
It has facilities in more than 30 states across the US, from Alabama to Wisconsin. Intertek also has an international presence in the Americas, the EU, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific regions.
Intertek has numerous accreditations, affiliations, and recognitions, many of which are location-based. The company’s accreditations for the Americas include:
- A2LA
- ANSI
- FCC
- OSHA
Services
- BPA warning label requirement services
- Supply chain analysis/data collection
- Compliance assurance process
- Exposure assessments
- Risk assessments
- Product assessment and risk analysis
- Product screening
- Litigation support services
HQ location: London, England
TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland can test a wide range of products against California Proposition 65 in categories such as furniture and textiles, cosmetics, and consumer goods. These products include upholstery, skincare products, and toys. The company also uses the latest technologies to conduct analyses to check for restricted substances
TÜV Rheinland has multiple locations in the US, including in California and Texas. It has locations in other countries, such as France, China, and India.
The company is accredited by numerous organizations, including:
- A2LA
- IECEE CB Scheme
- OSHA
- EMSD
- FCC
Services
- Chemical assessments
- Mitigate legal risks and penalties
HQ location: Cologne, Germany
QIMA
QIMA can assist companies in ensuring their products comply with California Proposition 65. The company can test products in various categories, such as textiles, footwear, toys, and electronics. According to the website, it reviews the product for raw materials, conducts a chemical assessment, and generates a report.
QIMA has facilities worldwide, including several in the United States, such as South Carolina and New York. Other locations include China, Germany, and Colombia. It also has an online booking and dashboard for companies to manage their orders and access their reports.
The company’s accreditations include, but are not limited to:
- ANAB
- CPSC
- RJC
- ICS
Services
- Mitigate non-compliance risks
- Product assessments
- Technical guidance
- Settlement reviews
- Warning label advisory
- Recommend appropriate tests
HQ location: Hong Kong, China
SGS
SGS can test a wide range of products against the California Proposition 65 requirements. These products include, but are not limited to, jewelry, laptop cases, and toys. It can conduct analytical testing to determine whether the products contain chemicals on the Proposition 65 List, and subsequently provide strategic compliance advice.
The company has numerous facilities in the United States, including in Colorado and Arizona. It also has many other worldwide locations in countries such as Germany, China, and Mexico. The company also has a page that companies can use to request verification of their test reports and certificates.
Its accreditations include:
- OSHA-accredited RTL
- FCC
- EPA
Services
- Consultancy services
- Advisory services
- Developing compliance programs
- Surveillance screening
HQ location: Geneva, Switzerland
Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas can conduct analytical testing on products to identify substances listed in the Proposition 65 List. Such products include toys, jewelry, and children’s products. It can also perform Safe Harbor assessments on products with board-certified toxicologists.
The company has hundreds of global branches, facilities, offices, and labs across the United States, as well as in countries across the EU, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.
It has many certifications and accreditations across many countries. Its accreditations in the United States include:
- A2LA
- ANAB
- NVLAP
Services
- Design evaluations
- Technical opinion letters
- Risk assessments
- Safe Harbor assessment
HQ location: Paris, France
Eurofins
Eurofins can conduct laboratory testing on products such as textiles and footwear for chemicals on the Proposition 65 List. Such tests include basic settlement testing and smart screening, both of which are relevant to California Proposition 65 testing.
The company has multiple locations worldwide, including the Americas, the EU, and the Asia-Pacific region. In the United States, it has 12 product testing labs in locations such as Austin, Texas, and Irvine, California.
It has various region-specific accreditation certificates, including the following:
- A2LA
- NRTL
- FCC TCB
Services
- Risk assessments
- Exposure assessments
- Surveillance
- Toxicological evaluation
- Warning label
HQ location: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
UL Solutions
UL Solutions can help companies comply with California Proposition 65 by conducting various tests on products for sale in California. It can perform chemical emissions testing using “dynamic environmental chamber technology”, and chemical testing using its international labs to check for substances on the Proposition 65 List.
The company has several labs across the United States, from Arkansas to Wyoming. It also has labs in other countries, such as Canada, China, and Germany. Companies interested in contacting UL to test their products against California Proposition 65 can click on the Contact Us button on the website.
UL Solution’s accreditations include:
- NRTL
- IECEE CB Scheme
Services
- Product line and supply chain assessment
- Exposure assessments
- Safe harbor level development
- Warning label
HQ location: Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Applied Technical Services
Applied Technical Services can test products for the presence of substances on the Proposition 65 List, such as PFOA and PFOS, phthalates, lead, cadmium, and azo dyes. The company also partners with toxicology groups to decide if the product needs a California Proposition 65 warning label.
It is a US-based company, with over 80 facilities across the United States, in locations such as Sacramento, California, and Richmond, Virginia. Services may be location-specific.
It has various accreditations, including those from:
- A2LA
- ISO/IEC 17025
- CPSC
- ANSI
Services
- Determining the necessity of warning label
- Suggesting relevant tests
- Inspections
HQ location: Marietta, Georgia, United States
Hello,
Thank you for the list of Prop. 65 providers!
Can you tell me what is the process to have Enviropass on that list?
https://www.getenviropass.com/
At Enviropass, we offer Prop.65, RoHS, REACH and other product environmental compliance solutions: https://www.getenviropass.com/services/
I look forward to hearing from you!
Aury
Hi Aury,
I have sent you an email
Hi Vincent, thank you for your article. Could you confirm me if the label printed in baby pajamas need to be test for ftalatos, lead and for the 65 California proposition 65?
Hello Lucia,
We cannot confirm that. You need to contact a lab.