The whole idea of the labelling in the first place was to shame companies
into either not using potentially harmful chemicals, or funding the
research to show they weren't harmful. Turns out the companies realized
that making a mockery of the whole thing really was much cheaper, and let
them get away with using whatever they want...
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On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 2:54 PM Brandy Tharp <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> They really should because that "Caution- a known carcinogen in the state
> of California" warning on a package of bacon has not stopped me from buying
> it.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D
> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 11:25 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [TN] Prop 65 and RoHS compliance
>
> LOL!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Smith [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 1:22 PM
> To: TechNet E-Mail Forum; Stadem, Richard D
> Subject: RE: [TN] Prop 65 and RoHS compliance
>
> I believe that every state bordering California should put up a sign at
> their borders stating: "Hey Californians, life is dangerous to your health!
> Get over it."
>
> My regards,
> Steve Smith
> Design Drafting Group Manager
>
> Staco Energy Products
> O: 937.253.1191 x158 | F: 937.253.1723
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D
> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 1:12 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [TN] Prop 65 and RoHS compliance
>
> Yes, if you write code that includes the words "lead", "chromium", "BPA",
> "bromines" or "Bromidated", etc, you need to label the software with a
> warning that the software may contain these words and could scare the
> living crap out of the Californians.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robert Kondner
> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 11:08 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [TN] Prop 65 and RoHS compliance
>
> Wow,
>
> Glad that I do more software now days.
>
> Does the Great State of California have a label requirement for software?
>
> Bob K.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Blair Hogg
> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 11:42 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] Prop 65 and RoHS compliance
>
> Hello Technetters,
>
> Since now anybody and everybody can be sued in Cali if you don't put a
> label of some kind on your products, We've been labeling just about
> everything. I'm sure you all are doing the same, and maybe have been for
> some time.
>
> From what I understand, the label has to state the bad stuff that the
> product contains - lead, chromium, BPA etc.
>
> I've been told that even an RoHS compliant product should be labeled for
> lead as there is enough lead in the copper used to make the board that it
> will need the label. Any thoughts on this? I'm aware that there can be lead
> internal to the components in the assembly and still be RoHS compliant,
> which would require a label, but without researching every component, there
> is no way to determine this. If the copper in the PCB does contain lead, I
> don't need to check the components.
>
> Thanks all,
> Blair
>
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