<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>Food and Drug Administration does not approve Rubbermaid products; they do, however, approve resins and colorants used in the manufacturing of materials.</p> <p>RCP uses FDA-approved resins/colorants for specific products. However, although the material may be FDA-compliant, the product is NOT approved by any listing agency for food contact.</p> <p>Link: <a href="https://www.fda.gov/">www.fda.gov</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>
Hand Sanitizer and Antibacterial Soap Efficacy Data
<p>FDA monograph, test method, list of organisms killed and test lab reference for RCP Hand Sanitizer and Antibacterial Soaps. </p> <p><a href="https://www.rubbermaidcommercial.com/tested-bacteria/">Visit here for more information: https://www.rubbermaidcommercial.com/tested-bacteria/</a></p>
