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<p>Proposition 65 is an initiative originally approved by CA voters to address their growing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. It became the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, better known by its original name of Proposition 65. Prop 65 requires the State of CA to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm, etc. The chemicals include additives or ingredients in pesticides, common household products, food, drugs, dyes, or solvents. The program is administered by The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) which is part of the CA Environmental Protection Agency. Where required, warnings must be included with the product’s labeling.</p> <p>Link: <a rel="noopener" href="https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65" target="_blank">https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65</a></p>

<p>NSF International is an independent testing lab/organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan. NSF lists products which meet their criteria for cleanability and sanitation: food contact, splash zone and non-food contact, per Standards:</p> <p><strong>2:</strong> Food Equipment and Standard</p> <p><strong>18:</strong> Manual Beverage Dispensers.</p> <p><strong>21:</strong> Thermoplastic Refuse Containers.</p> <p>Link: <a href="https://www.nsf.org/">www.nsf.org</a></p>

<p>REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) requires substances of very high concern (SVHC) that are imported into the EU in certain quantities to be registered with European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). A list of acceptable substances is maintained and any substances on that list do not require separate registration. REACH is a globally recognized initiative and most countries now have some level of a REACH program.</p>

<p>United States Department of Agriculture Equipment Listing (Meat and Poultry and 3A Dairy Listing). Items that comply with USDA regulations via the design, construction, and materials of a product.</p> <p>Link: <a href="https://www.usda.gov/">www.usda.gov</a></p>