What is Proposition 65?Updated 2 months ago

Proposition 65 is a law in place in the state of California. It requires businesses to include a warning label on any products that may contain a measurable amount of any of the 900 chemicals listed by the state of California, many of which already naturally occur in the environment.
It’s important to note that most of these quantifiable levels are often well below the FDA’s and CFIA’s current tolerable intake levels. Most agricultural products sold in California — like everyday fruits and veggies — bear this warning, since trace levels of lead are often found in the environment. That’s why you’ll see it on popular products like avocados, dried berries and even brussels sprouts commonly have this warning.

Are DAVIDsTEA products safe?
Our assortment of teas is safe for consumption. Just like vegetables, teas are grown outside in fields, so there is a possibility that they can come in contact with pesticides and heavy metals. That said, our teas undergo thorough testing and are safe for consumption as per industry and federal standards. We’re committed to providing nothing but the very best for our customers, which is why we also go above and beyond, offering one of the largest organic tea selections in North America.
At DAVIDsTEA, we care about the health and safety of our customers. We want to make sure you know exactly what goes into your mug. That’s why the products we sell have passed through regulatory safety standards, as well as our own internal high quality standards — so you can trust that when you buy a tea from DAVIDsTEA, it’s safe to consume.

Why do I see it in my DavidsTea order?
Proposition 65 warnings must be displayed on any and all orders shipped to California, regardless of what items are on the order—whether it’s a tea, accessory or tea gift set. This is the same warning that’s found on hotels, stores, gas stations, airports, golf courses, public parks and other public buildings in the state of California.

Why would there be lead in matcha green tea?
Since teas are grown outside in fields, there’s a possibility they come in contact with lead found in soil. How did it get there in the first place? Its presence in agricultural products can be attributed to industrialization, which has increased with the use of burning coal, oil and other fossil fuels. This results in an increase of lead in the environment, which is then absorbed by plants and agricultural products. We are pleased to share that our matcha tea supplier does heavy metal test the matcha tea used in our organic matcha. As always, our teas undergo thorough testing and are safe for consumption as per industry and federal standards. 

For more information about Proposition 65, please visit: P65Warnings.ca.gov/food