Article 6 Clear and Reasonable Warnings:
Amendments to Specific Exposure Warnings
Modification to Text of Proposed Regulation
September  2020
NOTE: Changes to the proposed regulatory text are identified herein as follows. Additions 
to the proposed regulatory text as modified in January 2020 are indicated by underline, 
thus: added language .  Deletions from the proposed regulatory text as modified  in 
January 2020 are indicated by strikeout, thus: deleted language . Additions to the 
proposed regulatory text as modified in September  2020 are indicated by double 
underline, thus: added language .  Deletions from the proposed regulatory text as modified 
in September 2020 are indicated by double strikeout, thus: deleted language .
§ 25602. Consumer Product Exposure Warnings - Methods of Transmission. 
(a) Unless otherwise specified in Section 25607 .1 et seq, a consumer product exposure  
warning meets the requirements of this subarticle if it complies with the content 
requirements in Section 25603 and is provided using one or more of the following 
methods:
(1) A product -specific warning provided on a posted sign, shelf tag, or shelf sign, for 
the consumer product at each point of display of the product.
(2) A product -specific warning provided  at the physical retail location  via any 
electronic device or process that automatically provides the warning to  the purchaser 
prior to or during the purchase of the consumer product, without requiring the 
purchaser to seek out the warning.  
(3) A warning on the label that complies with the content requirements in Section 
25603(a).
(4) A short -form warning on the la bel that complies with the content requirements in 
Section 25603(b). The entire warning must be in a type size no smaller than the 
largest type size used for other consumer information on the product. In no case 
shall the warning appear in a type size smal ler than 6 -point type.
(b) For internet purchases , including  purchases through mobile device applications , a 
warning that complies with the content requirements of Section 25603(a) must also  be 
provided by including either the warning or  a clearly marked hyperlink to the warning  
using the word “ WARNING ” on the product display page, or by otherwise prominently 
displaying the warning to the purchaser prior to completing the purchase. If the warning 
is provided using the short -form warning la bel content pursuant to Section 25602(a)(4), 
the warning provided on the website may use the same content. For purposes of this subarticle, a warning is not prominently displayed if the purchaser must search for it in 
the general content of the website.
(c) For catalog purchases, a warning that complies with the content requirements of 
Section 25603(a) must also be provided in the catalog , in addition to any other warning 
provided  under this subarticle,  in a manner that clearly associates it with the item b eing 
purchased. If a short -form warning is being provided on the label pursuant to Section 
25602(a)(4), the warning provided in the catalog may use the same content.
(d) Where a sign  or label  used to provide a warning includes consumer information 
about  a product  in a language other than English, the warning must also be provided in 
that language in addition to English.
Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 
25249.6, Health and Safety Code.
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§ 25607. Specific Product, Chemical and Area Exposure Warnings.
(a) Section 25607 .1 et seq. provides warning methods and content for specific types of 
exposures that are subject to the warning requirements of Section 25249.6 of the Act. 
Except as provided in  subsection (b) , w Where warning methods or content are included 
in Section 25607 .1 et seq., a person must use the specified warnings in order to satisfy 
the requirements of this subarticle. 
(b) Where a consumer product that c auses an exposure described in S ection 25607  et 
seq. is sold via the internet or catalog, in addition to any requirements set forth below, 
the warning must also meet the requirements in Section 25602 , subsections  (b) and (c) 
for providing warnings for internet or catalog  purchases .  
(c) The warnings described in Section 25607 et seq. are subject to the alternative 
language requirements in Section 25602(d)  for consumer product exposures, and in 
Section 25604(a)(1)(C), (a)(2)(D), and (a)(3)(E) for environmental exposures . 
(b)(d) (b)If a person  does not cause an exposure to a particular  listed chemical required 
to be identified in a warning set out in Section 25607 .1 et seq., the name of that listed 
chemical need not be included in the warning in order to meet the requirements of this 
subarticle . The name of at least one listed chemical for which the warning is being 
provided must be included in all warnings.
Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 
25249.6 and 25249.11, Health and Safety Code.
§ 25607.1. Food Exposure Warnings - Methods of Transmission.
(a)Except as provided in subsection  (b), A warning for food exposures, including dietary 
supplements, meets the requirements of this subarticle if it complies with the content requirements in Section 25607.2  and is provided using one or more of the methods 
listed required in Section 25602.
(b) Where the warning is provided on the food product label, it must be set off from 
other surrounding information, enclosed in a box and comply with the con tent 
requirements specified in Section 25607.2.
(c) Where a  specific food product sign, label, or shelf tag  used to provide a warning 
includes consumer information in a language other than English, the warning must also 
be provided in that language in add ition to English.
Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 
25249.6 and 25249.11, Health and Safety Code.
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§ 25607.3. Alcoholic Beverage Exposure Warnings - Methods of Transmission.
(a) A warning for exposures to alcoholic beverages meets the requirements of this 
subarticle if it complies with the content requirements in Section 25607.4  and is 
provided using one or more of  the following methods , as specified :
(1) For alcoholic beverages  sold at a physical location :  
(A) An 8 1/2 by 11 inch sign in no smaller than 22 -point type, placed at eye level 
so that it is readable and conspicuous to customers as they enter the area or 
areas where, by permit or license, alcoholic beverages  are served  or,.
(2B) A notice or sign no smaller than 5 by 5 inches placed at each retail point of 
sale or display so as to assure that it is readable and conspicuous. The warning 
message must be in a type size no smaller than 20 -point type and be enclose d in 
a box  or,.
(3C) For alcoholic beverages provided for consumption on the premises served 
by food or beverage persons, or sold through an over -the-counter service, the 
warning message is provided on a menu or list identifying the alcoholic 
beverages ser ved on the premises. If there is no menu or list identifying the 
alcoholic beverages served on the premises, then the warning message is 
provided on the menu or list identifying the food or other beverages sold on the 
premises.
(42) For alcoholic beverages sold or distributed to purchasers  within California 
through package delivery services,  delivered to  consumers in California at a location 
other than the point of sale : a warning provided by incorporating or placing  the 
warning message a product -specific warning provided to the purchaser or delivery 
recipient prior to or during the purchase of the product.  
(3) For alcoholic beverages sold over the internet or through a catalog:  (A) In addition to the warning provi ded on the internet site or in the catalog  as 
specified in sub sections 25602(b) and (c), a warning  must also be provided to the 
purchaser or delivery recipient prior to or contemporaneously with the delivery of 
the product  using the content in Section 25607.4 .  The warning must be  readable 
and conspicuous to the recipient prior to consumption of the alcoholic beverages , 
and must be provided using one or more of the following methods:   
1. oOn or in the shipping container or delivery package in a type size no 
smaller than the largest type size used for other consumer information on 
the product.  In no case shall the warning appear in a type size smaller 
than 8 -point  or,.The warning message must  be readable and conspicuous 
to the recipient prior to consumption of the alcoholic beverages.
2. By email  or text message  as part of the electronically delivered  receipt 
or confirmation for the applicable purchase . 
(b) The warning must be provided in English and in any other language used for 
labeling or advertising the product on the premises , the internet , including mobile device 
applications , or catalog .
Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 
25249.6 and  25249.11, Health and Safety Code.