What items need to be tested for footwear in California 65?
Date：2024-07-30 09:40:23 Classification
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California Proposition 65, also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Substances Enforcement Act of 1986, is a regulation designed to protect the public from chemicals known to cause cancer, teratogenesis, or reproductive toxicity . Footwear products need to test the following items under California Proposition 65 (Proposition 65):
1. Heavy metals:
- Lead (Pb): Lead is a known carcinogen and teratogen that may be present in a variety of products, including footwear. Testing for lead content is an important part of ensuring products comply with California Proposition 65.
- Cadmium (Cd): Cadmium is also a heavy metal that may be present in some components of footwear products.
2. Phthalates:
- Including DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIDP, DnHP, etc. These substances are primarily used in the manufacture of plastic products and may be present in certain plastic components of footwear products.
3. Formaldehyde:
- Formaldehyde is a common preservative and fixative that may be present in certain materials in footwear products.
4. Flame retardant:
- Chemicals used to slow or prevent combustion that may be present in certain materials in footwear products.
5. Bisphenol A (BPA):
- A chemical used in the manufacture of certain types of plastics and adhesives and may be present in certain plastic components of footwear products.
6. Other chemical substances:
- According to California Proposition 65, a variety of other chemicals are included in the list, and companies should ensure that their products do not contain these banned chemicals.
These testing programs are designed to ensure that footwear products entering the California market do not contain chemicals that may cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Enterprises should refer to the specific requirements of California Proposition 65 and conduct corresponding testing and evaluation to ensure that products comply with regulatory requirements.
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