Description

IAPMO Conformity Assessment Document
California Proposition 65 Compliance – Products or Materials

1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to establish methods to address the compliance of consumer products or materials with California Proposition 65 requirements. Product compliance is determined in accordance with this document and input from a product manufacturer and supplier.
1.2 Scope
This document is intended to cover specific consumer materials or products that include:
• Drinking Water Treatment Products
• Plumbing Products
• Pool and Spa Equipment
• Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals
The California Code of Regulations defines “consumer product” in § 25600.1. Definitions. as “any article, or component part thereof, including food, that is produced, distributed, or sold for the personal use, consumption or enjoyment of a consumer.” This Document addresses any potential exposures which may occur during the initial installation of a consumer product, whether the installation is by a professional or a consumer. This Document specifies some acceptable laboratory testing methods for various products/materials and exposure pathways. In addition, this document specifies methods which may be used to derive safe harbor levels, (No Significant Risk Levels (NSRLs) for cancer-causing chemicals and Maximum Allowable Dose Levels (MADLs) for chemicals causing reproductive toxicity), for chemicals specified on the Proposition 65 list for which no safe harbor levels have been derived. The Document is intended to be used by risk assessors and only applies to businesses with 10 or more employees.