California Proposition 65 Litigation Support Services
Intertek provides expert testimony and litigation support services for California Proposition 65.
The Challenge
The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, 1986 (Proposition 65) has been California law since 1986 to promote clean drinking water and keep toxic substances causing cancer and birth defects out of consumer products.
“No person in the course of doing business shall knowingly and intentionally expose any individual to a chemical known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving clear and reasonable warning to such individual.” - The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, 1986
Proposition 65 is enforced exclusively through lawsuits and legal settlements, brought either by Public Prosecutors or private citizens. Companies are becoming increasingly vulnerable to lawsuits for Proposition 65 indiscretions. According to the 2009 California Proposition 65 Enforcement Report, there were 321 settlements (a 62% increase over the previous year), with a total cost of $14.6 million.
The Solution
Intertek has a wealth of scientific and consulting expertise and experience to support your businesses response to California Proposition 65 lawsuits or notices. We are experienced in the preparation and presentation of expert testimony for cases involving chemicals in products and our extensive database of toxicological reviews is an excellent supporting resource.
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Intertek offers additional services for California Proposition 65 compliance:
- Product assessment and risk analysis
- Product screening and testing
- Exposure assessments
- Corporate training
- Data Bridge Software Tool
Request more information to see how Intertek can help your organization with California Proposition 65 Litigation Support Services.