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California Proposition 65 Requirements

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Sellers must check whether products contain Prop 65-listed chemicals, show the required warning on listings and packaging, and respond to TikTok Shop compliance requests with either a lab test report or updated listing warnings. If they do nothing after a request, the product can be deactivated.

Key points

  • Check whether the product contains any Prop 65-listed chemicals.
  • If it does, mark the CA Prop 65 attribute as “Yes” and select the chemicals.
  • Make sure the product detail page shows the warning.
  • Put compliant Prop 65 warning labels on packaging.
  • TikTok Shop may ask for a lab test report for certain products.
  • If requested, upload the report in Seller Center > Account Settings > Qualification Center > Product Compliance.
  • You can instead update the listing to show the relevant chemicals and warnings.
  • If no action is taken after the request, the product will be deactivated.

Say / show

  • Verify whether your product contains Prop 65-listed chemicals before listing.
  • Add the CA Prop 65 warning and required chemical attributes when applicable.
  • Keep packaging labels compliant with Prop 65.
  • Watch for Qualification Center and email requests for lab test reports.
  • Use Seller Center > Account Settings > Qualification Center > Product Compliance to submit materials.
  • If you update the listing to reflect the chemicals, a test report is no longer required.

Do not say / show

  • Ignore a lab test report request.
  • Leave the listing without the required Prop 65 warning when the product contains listed chemicals.
  • Assume packaging alone is enough without checking listing requirements.
  • Assume TikTok Shop will not review or verify compliance.
  • Assume the policy only applies to listings and not to packaging.

Violation risks

  • Product deactivation
  • Deducting points from Account Health Rating
  • Removing product listings
  • Revoking access to offer products for sale
  • Issuing refunds to customers

Who it affects

  • Sellers listing and selling products on TikTok Shop
  • Products sold to California consumers
  • Sellers whose products may contain Prop 65-listed chemicals

Source notes

  • This summary is based only on the provided TikTok source text; verify against the TikTok page before acting.
  • The source says these products are also subject to the Product Listing Policy, but it does not restate that policy here.

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Key Points:
  • Sellers must determine whether their 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. Sellers have 60 days to submit the report or update their listing with the required warnings. If no action is taken, the product will be deactivated.
This document outlines the requirements for complying with California's Proposition 65 (Prop 65) when listing and selling products on TikTok Shop. These products are also subject to our Product Listing Policy. Sellers must comply with both this document and the Product Listing Policy.

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 when selling products to California consumers.

Requirements

When listing products, you must:
  • Determine whether your products contain any chemicals listed under Prop 65
  • 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

Product Verification and Compliance Checks

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 policies and requirements.
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 to ensure shop compliance. 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.

Documentation Example

  • Test Report (obtained from the manufacturer or importer)

Enforcement Actions and Appeals

We regularly review your shop’s compliance with this document and our Product Listing Policy. If any violations are identified, TikTok Shop may take enforcement action at our sole discretion. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Deducting points from your Account Health Rating
  • Removing product listings
  • Revoking your access to offer products for sale
  • Issuing refunds to customers
For more information on enforcement actions, refer to our Seller Enforcement Policy. If you would like to appeal an enforcement action, visit the Appeals section for guidance.

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