Article 6 Clear an d Reasonable Warnings  Amendments
Related  to Short- Form Warnings for Consumer Product Exposure s 
NOTE: Changes to the proposed regulatory text are identified as follows. Additions to 
the proposed regulatory text proposed on January 8, 2021 , are indicated by underline, 
thus: added language .  Deletions from the proposed regulatory text are indicated by 
strikeout, thus: deleted language . Additions to the proposed regulatory text to be 
proposed in the October  2021 , 15-day notice are indicated by double underline, thus: 
added language .  Deletions from the proposed regulatory text are indicated by double 
strikeout, thus: deleted language .
§ 25601. Safe Harbor Clear and Reasonable Warnings - Methods and Content.
(a) A warning is “cle ar and reasonable” within the meaning of Section 25249.6 of the Act 
if the warning complies with all applicable requirements of this article.
(b) Except as provided in Section 25603(c), a  A warning meets the requirements of this 
subarticle  if the name of one or more of the listed chemicals in the consumer product or 
affected area for which the warning is being provided is included in the text of the 
warning. Where a warning is being provided for more than one endpoint (cancer and 
reproducti ve toxicity) the warning must include the name of one or more chemicals for 
each endpoint, unless the named chemical is listed as known to cause both cancer and 
reproductive toxicity and has been so identified in the warning.
(c) Consumer product exposure warnings must be prominently displayed on a label, 
labeling, or sign, and must be displayed with such conspicuousness as compared with 
other words, statements, designs or devices on the label, labeling, or sign, as to render 
the warning likely to be seen, read, and understood by an ordinary individual under 
customary conditions of purchase or use.
(d) Environmental exposure warnings must be provided in a conspicuous manner and 
under such conditions as to make the warning likely to be seen, read, and underst ood 
by an ordinary individual in the course of normal daily activity.
(e) The warning content may contain information that is supplemental to the content 
required by this subarticle only to the extent that it identifies the source of the exposure 
or provid es information on how to avoid or reduce exposure to the identified chemical or 
chemicals. Such supplemental information is not a substitute for the warning content 
required by this subarticle.
Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 
25249.6, Health and Safety Code.
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§ 25602. Consumer Product Exposure Warnings - Methods of Transmission.(a) Unless otherwise specified in Section 25607 .1 et seq, a warning meets the 
requirements of this subarticle if it complies with the content requirements in Section 
25603 and is provided using one or more of the following methods:
(1) A product -specific warning provided on a posted sign, shelf tag, or shelf sign, 
for the consumer product at each point of display of the product.
(2) A product -specific warning provided via any electronic device or process that 
automatically provides the warning to the purchaser prior to or during the 
purchase of the consumer product, without requiring the purchaser to seek out 
the warning.
(3) A warning on the  product  label that complies with the content requirements in 
Section 25603(a).  
(4) A short- form warning on the product  label that complies with the c ontent 
requirements in Section 25603(b) .  The short -form warning may only be used  if:
(A) The  total surface area of the product label available for consumer 
information  is 12 square inches or less , and;
(B) the package shape or size cannot accommodate the full -length 
warning described in Section 25603(a), and;
(C) The entire warning  is printed  must be  must be  in a type size no smaller 
than the largest type size used for other consumer information on the 
product.   In no case shall the warning appear in a type size smaller than 6 -
point type.   
(b) For internet purchases, a warning that complies with the content requirements of 
Section 25603 (a) must also be provided  by including either the warning or a clearly 
marked hyperlink using the word “ WARNING ”, or the words “CA WARNING:” or 
“CALIFORNIA WARNING:”  on the product display page, or by otherwise prominently 
displaying the warning to the purchaser prior to completing the purchase.  If warning is 
provided using the short -form warning label content pursuant to Section 25602(a)(4), 
the warning provided on the website may use the same content . If the warning is 
provided using the short -form warning label content pursuant to Section 25602(a)(4), 
the warning provided on the website may use the same content.  For purposes of this 
subarticle, a warning is not prominently displayed if the purchaser m ust search for it in 
the general content of the website.
(c) For catalog purchases, a warning that complies with the content requirements of 
Section 25603(a) must also be provided in the catalog  in a manner that clearly 
associates it with the item being purchased . If a short -form warning is being provided on 
the label pursuant to Section 25602(a)(4), the warning provided in the catalog may use 
the same content . If a short -form warning is being provided on the label pursuant to 
Section 25602(a)(4), the warning provided in the catalog may use the same content.  (d) Where a sign or label used to provide a warning includes consumer information 
about a product in a language other than English, the warning must also be provided in 
that language in addition to English. ”
(e) The 20212 amendments to subsections (a)-(c) shall become operative [Office of 
Administrative Law to insert date that is one year after the effective  date of 
amendments] . A warning for a consumer product manufactured prior to [Office of 
Administrative Law to insert date that is one year after the effective date of 
amendments]  is deemed to be clear  and reasonable if it complies with the August 2016 
revision of this section . Nothing in this subsection prevents a business from providing 
the amended warning prior to the operative date. 
Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 
25249.6, Health and Safety Code.
§ 25603. Consumer Product Exposure Warnings - Content. 
(a) Unless otherwise specified in Section 25607 .1 et seq., a warning meets the 
requirements of this subarticle if it is provided using one or more of the methods 
required in Section 25602 and includes all the following elements:
(1) A symbol consisting of a black exclamation point in a yellow equilateral 
triangle with a bold black outline. Where the sign, label or shelf tag for the 
product is not printed using the color yellow, the symbol may be printed in black 
and white. The symbol shall be placed to the left of the text of the warning, in a 
size no smaller than the height of the word “ WARNING”.
(2
) The word “WARNING: ” o r the words “CA WARNING :”or “CALIFORNIA 
WARNING:”  in all capital letters and bold print, and:
(A) For exposures to listed carcinogens, the words, “This product can expose you 
to chemicals including [name of one or more chemicals], which is [are] known to 
the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to 
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
(B) For ex posures to listed reproductive toxicants, the words, “This product can 
expose you to chemicals including [name of one or more chemicals], which is 
[are] known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive 
harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
(C) For exposures to both listed carcinogens and reproductive toxicants, the 
words, “This product can expose you to chemicals including [name of one or 
more chemicals], which is [are] known to the State of California to cau se cancer, 
and [name of one or more chemicals], which is [are] known to the State of 
California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information 
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
(D) For exposures to a chemical that is listed as both a carcinogen and a 
reproductive toxicant, the words, “This product can expose you to chemicals 
including [name of one or more chemicals], which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more 
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
(E) Where a warning is being provided for an exposure to a single chemical the 
words “chemicals including” may be deleted from the warning content set out in 
subsections (A), (B) and (D).
(b) A short -form warning m ay be provided on the product  label pursuant to Section 
25602(a)(4)  using all the following elements:
(1) The symbol required in subsection (a)(1).
(2) The word “WARNING: ” o r the words “CA WARNING :” or “CALIFORNIA 
WARNING: ”  in all capital letters, in bold print.
(A) For exposures to listed carcinogens, the words, 
(i)1. “Cancer - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”  “Cancer Rrisk Ffrom exposure to 
[name of chemical] E xposure  - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .”, or
2. “Exposes you to [ name of chemical] , a carcinogen  - 
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .”
(B) For exposures to listed reproductive toxicants, the words, 
(i)1. “Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”  “Risk of  Rreproductive 
Hharm Ffrom Eexposure to  [name of chemical] - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .”, or 
(ii)2. “Exposes you to [ name of chemical], a reproductive toxicant - 
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .”
(C) For exposures to both listed carcinogens and reproductive toxicants, the 
words,  “Cancer  and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”  
(i)1. “Risk of  Cancer risk Ffrom [ name of chemica l] Aand of Rreproductive Hharm 
Ffrom exposure to  [name of chemical] Exposure  - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .”, or
(ii)2. “Exposes you to [ name of chemical], a carcinogen, and [ name of chemical], 
a reproductive toxicant - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .” 
(D) For exposures to a chemical that is listed as both a carcinogen and a 
reproductive toxicant, the wo rds, 
(i)1. “Risk of  cCancer  risk and Rreproductive  harm from [name of chemical ] 
Eexposure - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .”, or 
(ii)2. “Exposes you to [ name of chemical], a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant 
- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .” 
 
(c) A person providing a short -form warning on the product label pursuant to subsection 
(b) is not required to include within the text of the warning the name or names of a listed 
chemical.  (dc) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2) or (b)(2), where a warning for a consumer 
product exposure or occupational exposure from use of a pesticide is provided on a 
product label, and the pesticide label is regulated by the United States Environmental 
Protecti on Agency under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Title 
40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 156; and by the California Department of 
Pesticide Regulation under Food and Agricultural Code section 14005, and Cal. Code of 
Regs., title 3, section 6242; the word “ ATTENTION ” or “ NOTICE ” in capital letters and 
bold type may be substituted for the word “ WARNING” , o r the words “CA WARNING :”
or “CALIFORNIA WARNING:”  
(d) The 20212 amendments to subsections (a) -(d) shall become operative [OAL to 
insert date that is  one year from effective date of these amendments] . A short -form 
warning provided  on a consumer product manufactured prior to [OAL to insert date that 
is one year from effective date of these amendments]  is deemed to be clear and 
reasonable if it complies with the August 2016 revision of this section.  Nothing in this 
subsection prevents a business from providing the amended warning prior to the 
operative date.
Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 
25249.6 and 25249.11, Health and Safety Code.
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§ 25607.1 Food Exposure Warnings - Methods of Transmission. [No changes]
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a warning for food exposures, including dietary 
supplements, meets the requirements of this subarticle if it complies with the content 
requirements in Section 25607.2 and is provided using one or more of the methods 
require d in Section 25602 . 
(b) Where the warning is provided on the food product label, it must be set off from 
other surrounding information, enclosed in a box and comply with the content 
requirements specified in Section 25607.2.  
(c) Where a specific food product sign, label, or  shelf tag used to provide a warning 
includes consumer information in a language other than English, the warning must also 
be provided in that language in addition to English.
Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sect ions 
25249.6 and 25249.11, Health and Safety Code.
§ 25607.2. Food Exposure Warnings – Content   
(a) A warning for food exposures, including dietary supplements, meets the 
requirements of this subarticle if it complies with  is provided via one or more of the 
methods specified in Section 25607.1 and includes all the following elements:
(1) The word “ WARNING: ”or the words “CA WARNING :” or “CALIFORNIA 
WARNING:”  in all capital letters and bold print .(2) For exposure to a listed carcinogen, the words, “Consuming this product can 
expose you to chemicals including [name of one or more chemicals], which is 
[are] known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to 
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.”
(3) For exposure to a listed reproductive toxicant, the words, “Consuming this 
product can expose you to chemicals including [name of one or more chemicals], 
which is [are] known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other 
reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warn ings.ca.gov/food.”
(4) For exposure to both listed carcinogens and reproductive toxicants, the 
words, “Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including [name of 
one or more chemicals], which is [are] known to the State of California to cause 
cancer and [name of one or more chemicals], which is [are] known to the State of 
California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information 
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.”
(5) For exposure to a chemical that is listed as both a carcinogen and a 
reproductive toxicant, the words, “Consuming this product can expose you to 
chemicals including [name of one or more chemicals], which is [are] known to the 
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.”
(6) Where a warning is being provided for an exposure to a single chemical the 
words “chemicals including” may be deleted from the warning content set out in 
subsections (2), (3) and (5).
(b) A short -form warning may be provided on the food product  label pursuant to Section 
25602(a)(4) if the warning includes all the following elements:
(1) The word “WARNING: ” in all capital letters, in bold print ., or the words “CA 
WARNING:” or “C ALIFORNIA  WARNING:”
(2) For exposures to listed carcinogens, the words,  
(A) “Cancer  Rrisk Ffrom exposure to [name of chemical] Exposure  - 
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov /food .”, or
(B) “Exposes you to [name of chemical], a carcinogen -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov /food .”
(3) For exposures to listed reproductive toxicants, the words, 
A.“Risk of Rreproductive Hharm Ffrom Eexposure to  [name of chemical] - 
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .”, or 
B. “Exposes you to [name of chemical], a reproductive toxicant - 
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .” 
(4) For exposures to both listed carcinogens and reproductive toxicants, the 
words, A. “Risk of  Cancer risk Ff rom [ name of chemica l] Aand of Rreproductive Hharm 
Ffrom exposure to  [name of chemical] Exposure  - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .”, or
B. “Exposes you to [ name of chemical], a carcinogen, and [ name of chemical], a 
reproductive toxicant - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .” 
(5) For exposures to a chemical that is listed as both a carcinogen and a 
reproductive toxicant, the words, 
A. “Risk of  cCancer risk and Rreproductive  harm from [name of chemical] 
Eexposure - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .”, or
B. “Exposes you to [name of chemical], a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant - 
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .” 
(6) The warning must be set off from other surrounding information and enclosed 
in a box.  
(c) The 202 12 amendments to subsections (a) and (b) shall become operative [Office of 
Administrative Law to insert date that is one year from effective date of amendments]. A 
warning for a food product manufactured or produced prior to [Office of Administrative 
Law to insert date that is one year from effective date of amendments] is deemed to be 
clear and reasonable if it complies with the August 2016 revision of this section. Nothing 
in this subsection prevents a business from providing the amended warning prior to th e 
operative date.
Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 
25249.6 and 25249.11, Health and Safety Code.