Ankur and Mike are back and ready to talk about the infamous Proposition 65 warning that clients ask us to put on product labels without fully understanding how it works... The guys also touch on important topics like tax nexus, branding in Canada and Europe, and how to handle Amazon/Walmart when it comes to Proposition 65!
Unofficial Website: http://prop65warning.com/
DESIGNERS HATE PROP(OSITION) 65
Proposition 65 is the bane of Graphic Designers everywhere. The Proposition, which requires California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm and mandate label warnings on products containing those chemicals, can make packaging design a nightmare. Every product with Proposition 65-related ingredients must have an intricate warning label stuck somewhere on the package – taking up precious design space that could be used in more creative ways. And while this requirement seems straightforward enough, Proposition 65 has proven to be anything but simple for graphic designers tasked with creating visually appealing packaging designs despite congested warning labels. What a drag! But hey, at least we don't live in California…right? (Wink.)
These days, it's of the utmost importance for graphic designers to have a firm grasp on Proposition 65 before embarking on packaging design projects. They should be well-versed in all of Proposition 65's requirements, as well as any updates to its regulations and list of chemicals, so they can create appropriate warnings that comply with Proposition 65 without sacrificing too much space or detracting from the overall design. With this knowledge in hand, designers can craft attractive packaging designs that are both compliant and eye-catching – no Proposition 65 nightmares necessary!
Despite its headaches, Proposition 65 is an important measure that helps protect consumers' health, which is why it's essential for graphic designers to understand and comply with these regulations fully when working on product packaging designs. It may not be the most exciting part of the job, but it sure beats the consequences of non-compliance. As they say: it's better to be safe than sorry!
The bottom line? Proposition 65 is a necessary evil that graphic designers must learn to accept – and comply with – in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises down the road. Time to put on your label-designing hats and get to work! Proposition 65 won't go away anytime soon, so let's make the best of it.
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