California Regulators Move Toward Classifying All P,p'-Bisphenol Chemicals As Causing Reproductive Toxicity Under Proposition 65

A new California initiative aims to classify all p,p'-bisphenol chemicals, including ethers and esters of p,p'-bisphenols, bisphenol AF, bisphenol AP, bisphenol B, and bisphenol Z, as reproductive toxins under Proposition 65. Bisphenol chemicals have been reported in consumer and industrial products including food packaging, medical devices, dishware, laminate, various plastic products and grout. 

California's Proposition 65 requires, among other things, businesses to provide warnings to consumers regarding exposure to chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. Violation of Proposition 65 can result in civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation.