FAQ# 2427: Proposition 65 and Its Relevance to POS Equipment

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What is Proposition 65?

Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is a California law designed to protect residents from exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. It requires businesses to inform Californians about potential exposure to these chemicals. The State of California maintains and regularly updates a list of these substances.

How does Proposition 65 affect receipt paper and labels?

Historically, products like receipt paper and labels contained toxic chemicals, including Bisphenol A (BPA). Over the years, the industry has shifted toward BPA-free options, which are now the standard. Thanks to regulations like Proposition 65, many manufacturers are also transitioning to phenol-free offerings.

Why are some products cheaper but not compliant with Proposition 65?

Lower-cost options, especially those from online platforms like Amazon, may still contain harmful chemicals. Manufacturers can sell these products at a lower price because they do not meet compliance standards, as producing BPA- and phenol-free products involves additional costs.

What is POSGuys doing to address Proposition 65 compliance?

At POSGuys, we have been proactive in addressing BPA concerns. Most of our products are now BPA-free, and we are committed to transitioning all offerings to be both BPA- and phenol-free as manufacturers make the switch. We regularly update our product listings to reflect compliance changes.

How can I find BPA- and phenol-free products at POSGuys?

We’ve made it easy to identify compliant products on our website. Click here to explore our BPA- and phenol-free offerings.

What updates should I know about regarding compliant products?

As of November 21, 2024: Star Micronics receipt paper is now both BPA- and phenol-free. Previously, it was BPA-free only.