CLOGGER PROP 65 Warning FAQ’s
California Proposition 65 Warning Information for Clogger Products
Q: What is Proposition 65?
A: Proposition 65 is a California law intended to ensure the public is informed about potential exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The State of California maintains a list of over 900 such chemicals, and this list is continually updated.
The law requires businesses to provide a clear warning if a product contains any of these chemicals above the "safe harbor" level, unless the company can demonstrate that the level of exposure poses no significant risk. For carcinogens, the safe harbor level equates to no more than one additional case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70-year lifetime.
Q: Why does my Clogger product have a warning about chemicals and cancer/reproductive harm?
A: The warning is required under Proposition 65 if a product contains one or more listed chemicals above California’s defined "safe harbor" levels. In the case of some Clogger products, this includes formaldehyde, which may be present in trace amounts from certain textile treatments used during manufacturing.
It’s important to understand that a Proposition 65 warning is about potential exposure—not an indication that a product is inherently unsafe or in violation of any safety standards.
Q: Why does Clogger comply with Prop 65 if it’s only required in California?
A: Prop 65 compliance is required to sell products in California. Since our products are sold internationally and it would be impractical to label only California-bound inventory, we include the warning on all relevant packaging.
This approach ensures compliance and aligns with our commitment to transparency and informed customer choice, regardless of destination.
Q: Why might Clogger products contain these chemicals?
A: Some listed chemicals may be present in trace amounts as byproducts of the manufacturing or dyeing process. In certain cases, chemical treatments are used to ensure high performance and durability in challenging conditions.
We do not add unnecessary chemicals to our products, and we are continuously working with suppliers to minimize and replace substances where possible. However, in some cases, the available alternatives do not yet meet our strict standards for durability and protection.
Q: What is Clogger doing to reduce the use of these types of chemicals?
A: We are actively:
- Sourcing materials that meet global safety standards
- Collaborating with suppliers to identify safer alternatives
- Evaluating new technologies to reduce or eliminate certain treatments
- Applying only the minimum necessary treatments required to meet our performance and safety benchmarks
Q: What are the "safe harbor" levels under Proposition 65?
A: "Safe harbor" levels are exposure limits set by California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA). No warning is required if product exposure remains below these levels. These thresholds are intentionally conservative, designed to represent minimal risk—such as a 1 in 100,000 chance of cancer over a lifetime of exposure.
Q: What does the warning mean for you as a customer?
A: The warning serves as a "right to know" notification. It does not mean that your Clogger product will cause harm, but simply that a listed chemical may be present at detectable levels. We include this label to meet regulatory requirements and keep you fully informed.
Thank you for choosing Clogger. We remain committed to safety, transparency, and continuous improvement across everything we do.