Author Archives: Clare Wolffe

Unregulated Certificates Warning and The Implications Under EU Law

Recently, the European Commission updated some of the guidance regarding the EMC, ATEX, and Low Voltage Directives (and others) to include a warning about unregulated certificates. The warning explains that voluntary certificates issued by certification bodies not designated as notified … Continue reading

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Prop 65 Alert: New Chemical Found in Plastics, Packaging and Paints

In January, a new chemical was added to the California Proposition 65 list. Vinyl Acetate was found to cause cancer and has been detected in food packaging, building materials, and contaminated air or soil. Let’s break this down: The list … Continue reading

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How to Navigate California Proposition 65

Almost anything being sold in California may require a Proposition 65 warning. Proposition 65 is a California law titled the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act. The law was put in place to protect consumers and notify them if … Continue reading

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Breaking Down California’s New Proposition 65 Labeling Guidelines

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment published regulatory changes to the short-form warning label requirements in 2025. The changes will affect the short-form label requirements, including limitations on when they can be used, updates to the required language, and … Continue reading

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