California Proposition 65 (CA Prop 65), which is officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 requires certain warnings relative to certain substances known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. CA Prop 65 does not ban or restrict the sale of chemicals on the CA Prop 65 list of approx. 1.000 substances. The warnings are intended to help Californians make informed decisions about their exposures to these chemicals from the products they use and the places they go. Recent changes and updates of said regulation include new requirements for the labeling of products that may contain chemicals included in the list. For further information please refer to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/new-proposition-65-warnings

Proposition 65 requires warning labels on products that may contain any of 800-plus chemicals or ingredients that the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) lists as a carcinogen or a reproductive toxicant. A flame retardant chemical currently required by the state of California to be added to foams is now included among chemicals that require a warning under Proposition 65.

Many of the elements listed under Proposition 65 are common everyday additives found in products such as jewelry, lamps, ceramic tableware, lead crystal glasses, electric cords, automobiles, beauty products, and furniture.

Because there is always a chance that dust or some other of the hundreds of ingredients listed in Proposition 65 could potentially be on our insoles or packing materials, we must include Proposition 65 warnings on our products or risk large fines under this law in California. In addition, we are required to use the exact wording for this warning specified by California: “This product can expose you to chemicals including [name of California Prop 65 substance], which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Most importantly, SOFTIOR promises to also honor the trust you have placed in us with your purchase or possible purchase of our products. We will honor your trust by offering products of enduring quality, lasting beauty, and uncompromising safety to you and your family. Softior Inc. wants to keep you informed of our commitment to making the best quality and compliant products. In case of questions please do not hesitate to contact us on (support@softior.com)