California Proposition 65 Warning
The following information is intended for any party who has purchased or plans to purchase eyewear frames and/or lenses (“Eyewear Products”) from Eight to Eighty Eyewear. It provides a warning regarding the Eyewear Products under California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 et seq., commonly known as “Proposition 65” (“Prop 65”). California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) administers Prop 65 and publishes a list of chemicals requiring warnings on its website. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For products sold in California, and for individuals in California who handle or use products in the workplace, businesses are required to provide a “clear and reasonable” warning before knowingly and intentionally exposing anyone to a listed chemical. This warning can be given by a variety of means, such as labeling a consumer product or posting signs.
Because Eyewear Products may contain one or more of the chemicals identified on the Proposition 65 list of over 900 chemicals, which includes nickel and Bisphenol‑A (BPA), we are providing the following “clear and reasonable” Proposition 65 warnings.
For Frame and Lens
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Bisphenol‑A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For Lens Only
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol‑A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
These warnings may also appear on other paperwork you receive from us in connection with Eyewear Products, such as invoices or polybags. For Eyewear Products sold in California, offered for sale in California (including via the internet), or incorporated into other Eyewear Products (for example, lenses into eyeglass frames) that are to be sold or offered for sale in California, this notice is provided so that your business can give the required warnings, including to workers who may handle the Eyewear Products in the workplace, or to consumers to whom the Eyewear Products are sold.
For Our Retail Customers
Warning materials should be provided to California consumers of Eyewear Products prior to purchase. This warning should be prominently displayed on the product display page, or otherwise on your business’s website prior to purchase by customers via the internet. In a retail store, another option is signage at each point of display of the product, reading:
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Bisphenol‑A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Depending on the size and scope of your business, you may also be required to post an occupational warning. It is difficult for us to assess the specific measures your business may need to take to comply with Proposition 65, and nothing here should be construed as legal advice. We suggest you review this information with your own legal counsel to formulate a compliance plan suited to your specific circumstances.
For Our Wholesale Customers
As noted above, it is difficult for us to assess the specific measures your business may need to take to comply with Proposition 65. We suggest you review this information with your own legal counsel in connection with your specific business needs and circumstances.
Additional Resources
More information about Proposition 65 and how it may apply to your business:
- oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65: the California agency that administers the Proposition 65 list.
- thevisioncouncil.org: industry guidance on Proposition 65 for eyewear.
General Disclaimer
Information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Compliance obligations vary by business; consult your own legal counsel to determine what applies to you.
Questions about this disclaimer can be directed to customerservice@eighttoeightyeyewear.com.