Protecting Consumers from Toxic Chemicals
When we discover violations, we pursue legal action against corporations that fail to warn consumers about or eliminate dangerous chemicals, holding them accountable and driving industry change.
What We Do
Consumer Advocacy
Conducting independent lab testing of consumer products to detect any undisclosed hazardous chemicals.
Litigation against companies that violate Proposition 65, driving change and ensuring compliance
Product Testing
Education and Support
Empowering communities with information about chemical exposures and providing scholarships and grants to those impacted.
Latest Case Updates
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![Izze Beverage Notice of Proposition 65 Violation]()
Izze Beverage Co.
After testing, we have sent Izze Beverage Co. another notice of violation regarding alleged heavy metal contamination found in several products.
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![Bare Bones Notice of Proposition 65 Violation]()
Bare Bones
We have sent Bare Bones a second notice of violation regarding alleged heavy metal contamination found in several products.
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![Fuel For Fire Notice of Proposition 65 Violation]()
Fuel For Fire
After testing, we have sent Fuel For Fire a second notice of violation regarding alleged heavy metal contamination found in several products.
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![Celsius Live Fit drinks issued Notice of Violation]()
Celsius
We have just sent Celsius a fourth notice of violation regarding alleged lead and mercury contamination.
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![Tranquini issued Notice of Violation for Proposition 65]()
Tranquini
We have issued Tranquini a notice of violation regarding alleged heavy metal contamination found in several products.
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![View Prime Notice of Proposition 65 Violation]()
Prime Hydration
ERC issued a notice of violation to Prime Hydration due to alleged lead levels that exceed Proposition 65 levels.
Apply for a Scholarship
The ERC Cancer Scholarship provides financial assistance to college students who have been diagnosed with cancer, either in the past or currently, and who are pursuing a higher education. Additionally, the Eco Scholarship offers financial support to high school seniors interested in environmental health sciences who wish to further their education. Both scholarships are available to high school seniors and current college students.
Receive a Notice of Violation?
If you received a Notice of Violation (NOV) from Environmental Research Center, Inc. (ERC), then the product(s) listed on the NOV have been tested by an accredited laboratory and ERC contends your products are in violation of Proposition 65.
You can view your company’s Notice of Violation on the California Attorney Generals website.
ERC wants to work collaboratively with your company to efficiently reach a quick and effective resolution of this matter. It is important to us to ensure that your products are compliant with all applicable State law requirements.
Please call ERC’s Executive Director Chris Heptinstall at 619-500-3090 or email us.