Proposition 65: California Attorney General Stipulates to Judgment Prohibiting Warning Requirements for DEA - The National Law Review
California Attorney General stipulated to a judgment that prohibits Proposition 65 warning requirements for DEA (Diethanolamine) and its salts, meaning businesses no longer need to provide cancer warnings for DEA under Prop 65.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 24, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. All businesses selling products containing DEA in California, including cosmetics and personal care items. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately, as the judgment is effective upon stipulation.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
DEA is removed from the list of chemicals requiring a Proposition 65 cancer warning. Previously required warnings are no longer necessary.
Who it affects
All businesses selling products containing DEA in California, including cosmetics and personal care items.
What you must do
Remove any existing Proposition 65 cancer warnings for DEA from product labels and update compliance documentation.
Deadline
Immediately, as the judgment is effective upon stipulation.
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