California Proposition 65 Notice

Required Warning

⚠️	WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including cadmium and lead which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.

 

Understanding This Label

If you've seen a Prop 65 warning on a supplement, food, or even a parking garage, you're not alone. This California-specific regulation casts a wide net, and we believe you deserve clarity on what it actually means.

The History of Proposition 65

California voters approved Proposition 65 in 1986 under its original name, "The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act." The law was designed to inform residents about potential chemical exposures in consumer products, workplaces, and the environment. Today, the state maintains a list of more than 800 chemicals subject to this regulation, with updates made annually. Any business with ten or more employees that sells products to California residents must provide warnings if their products exceed the state's designated thresholds for listed substances.

Geographic Scope

It's important to note that Proposition 65 applies exclusively within California. All other U.S. states follow federal regulatory standards, while international markets adhere to limits established by the World Health Organization.

Naturally Occurring vs. Added Chemicals

Prop 65 thresholds target inorganic (non-naturally occurring) forms of heavy metals, which pose the greatest risk for toxicity. However, many substances on California's list also exist naturally in the environment. As plants grow, they absorb minerals from the soil and water around them, including trace amounts of heavy metals. This means even organic produce and plant-based ingredients may contain detectable levels of these elements. Individuals who consume diets rich in vegetables and whole foods may routinely intake amounts that exceed California's conservative limits through normal nutrition.

How California Compares to Other Standards

California's thresholds are significantly lower than those set by other regulatory bodies worldwide. While a cautious approach has its merits, these strict limits can inadvertently flag nutritious foods and high-quality supplements. The table below illustrates how Prop 65 lead limits compare to other standards:

Regulatory Standard	Daily Lead Limit (oral)
NSF International	20 mcg
California Prop 65 (cancer)	15 mcg
World Health Organization	10 mcg
United States (pharmaceuticals)	3 mcg
California Prop 65 (reproductive toxicity)	0.5 mcg

 

Apollon Nutrition's Quality Standards

At Apollon Nutrition, product integrity is foundational to everything we do. Our manufacturing partners operate under cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) certification, with rigorous protocols in place at every stage. Raw ingredients are tested upon arrival to verify identity, purity, potency, and composition. Each production lot undergoes additional testing to confirm formula accuracy, label claim compliance, and acceptable levels for heavy metals and microbial contaminants.

We are committed to delivering supplements you can trust, backed by transparency and uncompromising quality control.

References

California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. "Proposition 65." OEHHA, State of California, www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

"The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986." California Health and Safety Code, Section 25249.5-25249.14.