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September 2025 Prop 65 Enforcement Targets PFAS in Consumer Products
California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)California Proposition 65 Enforcement (Private Plaintiffs/Attorney General)California
Announced
Sep 30, 2025
Description
In September 2025, 509 Proposition 65 Notices of Violation were issued in California. PFOA and PFOS were specifically cited in enforcement actions targeting waterproof cosmetics, coated fabrics, and packaging materials, demonstrating heightened Prop 65 enforcement activity against PFAS-containing consumer products. Products cited include outerwear, rain jackets, baby bibs, shower curtains, umbrellas, bags, cosmetics, and paper straws. This enforcement trend underscores the need for manufacturers to ensure compliance with Prop 65 warning requirements for products containing listed PFAS chemicals.
Key Findings
September 2025 Prop 65 Enforcement Targets PFAS in Consumer Products
California’s Proposition 65 enforcement remained vigorous in September 2025, with 509 Notices of Violation (NOVs) issued. Lead continued to dominate enforcement, while bisphenol-based compounds (BPS, BPA), phthalates (DEHP, DINP), and perfluorinated substances (PFOA, PFOS) drew consistent scrutiny across food-contact goods, packaging, and retail products. This month’s enforcement data reveals a sharp rise in metal an