Cables, brass fittings, leather goods, jewellery, ceramics, spices: many Indian products can contain chemicals on California’s Proposition 65 list, such as lead, DEHP or cadmium. If they reach California without a proper warning, your US buyer can face 60-day notices from private enforcers. PCN tests, advises whether a warning is needed, and drafts compliant labels.
| Applies to | Businesses with 10+ employees selling into California; duties flow up to manufacturers |
|---|---|
| Requirement | Clear and reasonable warning, unless exposure is below safe-harbor levels |
| 2025 change | New short-form warnings must name a chemical; the old short form is allowed until 1 January 2028 |
| Enforcement | Private 60-day notices; penalties up to US$2,500 per violation per day |
Usually yes. Distributors pass Prop 65 obligations up to suppliers if goods may reach California.
No. It means exposure may exceed safe-harbor levels. Many exporters reformulate instead of warning.
Yes. Lead, cadmium and phthalate data is directly useful.
Requirements, portals and fees change often. PCN confirms the applicable rules for each product before quoting. Certificates are issued by the relevant authority, accredited certification body or notified body.
Send your product name, HS code and destination. Our Delhi team will confirm the route, testing and timeline within 48 hours.
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