FDA Preemption Comment Could Sway California Against Prop 65 Warnings For Acetaminophen

 Food and drug attorneys suggest it is unlikely California will require Prop 65 warnings on OTC acetaminophen products after FDA tells the state that warnings would violate federal regulations. FDA also says sciences doesn't support a conclusion acetaminophen can cause cancer and that the warnings would confuse consumers.

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The likelihood has diminished for California requiring Proposition 65 label warnings for OTC acetaminophen drugs as the US Food and Drug Administration has advised the state that the warnings could violate the agency's regulations.

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association and food and drug lawyers say the FDA's position on California's proposal for Prop 65...

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