California Proposition 65 Policy

Key Points:

• You must determine whether your products contain Prop 65-listed chemicals and ensure compliance by providing clear warnings on listings and product packaging.
• TikTok Shop may request lab test reports to verify compliance. You have 60 days to submit the report or update your listing with the required warnings. If no action is taken, the product will be deactivated.

This policy outlines the requirements for complying with California's Proposition 65 (Prop 65) when listing and selling products on TikTok Shop.

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 requires businesses to provide clear warnings if their products contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. To learn more, refer to this Proposition 65 page. To ensure compliance, TikTok Shop requires you to adhere to these regulations selling products to California consumers.

Requirements

When listing products, you must:

• Determine whether your products contain any chemicals listed under Prop 65.
  • To view the list of chemicals requiring a Prop 65 warning, refer to the Chemicals page and the Prop 65 List.
• If your products contain listed chemicals, select “Yes” for the CA Prop 65 Carcinogens or Reproductive Chemicals attribute and choose the corresponding chemicals. When you select "Yes," a warning will be displayed on the product detail page.
• Ensure all product packaging includes compliant Prop 65 warning labels.

TikTok Shop may verify the accuracy of seller-submitted information. For certain products, including those that may contain one or more Prop 65-listed chemicals, TikTok Shop reserves the right to request additional evidence, such as product test reports, to confirm compliance with TikTok Shop’s listing policies.
If you receive a notification in the Qualification Center and via email requesting a lab test report for specific chemicals, you must provide the required report within 60 days from the notification date. To upload your materials, go to Seller Center, then navigate to Account Settings, open the Qualification Center, and select Product Compliance.
Alternatively, you may update your product listing by selecting the relevant chemicals and warnings. If you choose to update the attributes to reflect the presence of these chemicals, a test report is no longer required.
If no action is taken within 60 days, your product will be deactivated until you either update the attributes or submit the test report.

Documentation Example

• Test Report (obtained from the manufacturer or importer)

Enforcement Actions and Appeals

We regularly review your shop’s compliance with this policy and may take enforcement action if any violations are identified. This may include rejecting your category qualification application, assigning violation points, or removing product listings. For more information on enforcement actions, refer to our Seller Enforcement Policy.
If you'd like to appeal an enforcement action, visit the Appeals section of our Seller Enforcement Policy for guidance on how to proceed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which products require a Prop 65 warning?

If you're unsure whether a product requires a Prop 65 warning, we recommend working with the product manufacturer to obtain this information. Manufacturers are required to provide a warning either on the product itself or by providing a notice that includes warning materials to producers, packagers, importers, suppliers, distributors, or retail sellers. Where a manufacturer provides warning materials, these must also include information for internet warnings.
Some common product categories that may be impacted by Prop 65 include:

• Food and beverages
• Consumer products
• Building materials
• Recreational products
• Cosmetic and personal care products
• Toys and children's products
• Household items
• Leather goods
• Metal jewelry

To view the list of chemicals requiring a Prop 65 warning, refer to the Chemicals page and the Prop 65 List. For more information regarding business requirements, refer to the Business Requirements page.

How do I add a Proposition 65 warning label to an existing listing?

To add a Prop 65 warning label to a single existing listing:

1. Log in to Seller Center.
2. In the navigation pane on the left, select Products.
3. On the Manage Products page, locate the product listing and select Edit.
4. In Product Attributes, locate the two Proposition 65 attributes, CA Prop 65: Carcinogens and CA Prop 65: Repro. Chems, and respond accordingly.
5. If your product contains any chemicals listed in the Prop 65 List, select each individual chemical name in the Chemical Name field. If necessary, select Add More to include additional Chemical Names.
6. When complete, select Update in the top right to save changes.

How do I add a Proposition 65 warning label for new listings?

To add a Prop 65 warning label to a single new listing:

1. Log in to Seller Center.
2. In the navigation pane on the left, select Products.
3. On the Manage Products page, select the Add New Product button in the top right.
4. In Product Attributes, locate the two Proposition 65 attributes, CA Prop 65: Carcinogens and CA Prop 65: Repro. Chems, and respond accordingly.
5. If your product(s) contain any chemicals listed on the Prop 65 List, select each individual chemical name in the Chemical Name field. If necessary, select Add More to include additional Chemical Names.
6. When complete, select the Submit For Review button in the top right.

I received an email requesting additional documentation related to Prop 65. What should I do?

If you receive an email requesting a lab test report for specific chemicals, you have 60 days to provide it. Alternatively, you can update your product listing with the relevant chemicals and warnings, which removes the need for a test report. If no action is taken within 60 days, your product will be deactivated.
To provide a test report:

1. Log in to Seller Center.
2. Click on your shop profile icon (top right corner) and select My Account, then go to Account Settings.
3. Navigate to Qualification Center → Product Compliance.
4. Review the listed products requiring action and upload your lab test report under Test Report - CA Proposition 65.