Systemic Formulas, Inc.
After testing some products from Systemic Formulas, Inc., we found 46 products we alleged to be in violation of Proposition 65 in regards to lead amounts. Below is the timeline of events of the case between ERC and Systemic Formuals, Inc.
NOTICE I
On September 6, 2019, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Systemic Formulas, Inc.
In this action, ERC alleges that five specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Systemic Formulas, Inc. contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to lead at a level requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
These products are:
Systemic Formulas Bio Function Ps Pancreas S
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge OXCC Cleanser Cell
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge OXAA Organizer Cell
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge OXOX Activator Cell
5 Chinese Elements Metal Sedate Ventilate The Lungs
NOTICE II
On September 27, 2019, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Systemic Formulas, Inc.
In this action, ERC alleges that 16 specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Systemic Formulas, Inc. contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to lead at a level requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
These products are:
Systemic Formulas Femicrine Female Endocrine Support
Systemic Formulas Bio Function F+ Female Plus
Systemic Formulas Bio Function Ga Adrenal
5 Chinese Elements Command General Sedate Invigorate Vitality
Systemic Formulas Bio Nutriment MIN Multi Mineral Plus
Systemic Formulas Bio Function P Pancreas
Systemic Formulas ZGlutn Gluten Control
Systemic Formulas Bio Function Ls Liver S
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge SENG Lymphogin
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge VRM2 Small
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge VRM3 Micro
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge VRM4 Cell
5 Chinese Elements Command Energy Sedate Clear Heat
5 Chinese Elements Earth Tonify Warm The Center
5 Chinese Elements Water Tonify Bone Support
5 Chinese Elements Fire Sedate Pacify The Spirit
NOTICE III
On October 16, 2019, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Systemic Formulas, Inc.
In this action, ERC alleges that 16 specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Systemic Formulas, Inc. contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to lead at a level requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
These products are:
Systemic Formulas Bio Function Hcv Heart Cardiovascular
Systemic Formulas Bio Function F pms Female Health
Systemic Formulas Bio Function Gt Thymus
Systemic Formulas Bio Function Gf Thyroid
Systemic Formulas Bio Command 3 Bactrex
Systemic Formulas Bio Command 4 FungDX
Systemic Formulas MĒLA
Systemic Formulas Accell Metabo-Shake Glycemic Support Formula Natural Creamy Vanilla
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge BLDB Tonic
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge ATAK Immune Rejuvenator
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge CLNZ Chelator
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge ARTA Jointez
Systemic Formulas Bio Basic Collagen ECM Collagen Peptidoglycan Extra Cellular Matrix
Systemic Formulas Bio Function Mpc Prostata Corrector
Systemic Formulas Bio Function C Colon
Systemic Formulas Bio Function D Digest
NOTICE IV
On December 10, 2019, Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Systemic Formulas, Inc.
In this action, ERC alleges that nine specific products manufactured, distributed, or sold by Systemic Formulas, Inc. contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to lead at a level requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
These products are:
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge KDIR Fluidren
Systemic Formulas Bio Function I Eyes
Systemic Formulas Bio Challenge KYRO Muscle/Tissue/Ligament
Systemic Formulas Bio Function K Kidney
Systemic Formulas Bio Function Ks Kidney
Systemic Formulas Bio Function M+ Male/Endocrine
Systemic Formulas Bio Function N Nerve
Systemic Formulas NeuroSyn Neuro-Cognitive
Systemic Formulas Bio Function Nვ Relaxa
COMPLAINT
ERC filed a Civil Complaint on February 19, 2020.
SETTLEMENT
A settlement was reached on March 6, 2020. In full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, Systemic Formulas shall make a total payment of $130,000.00 to ERC.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
The following warning must be utilized on products with lead levels over 0.5 micrograms over the “naturally occuring” lead levels:
WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is [are] known to the State of California to cause [cancer and] birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.
The phrase "cancer and" in the Warning should be used if there is reason to believe that the "Daily Lead Exposure Level" is greater than 15 micrograms of lead or if there is reason to believe that another Proposition 65 chemical is present which may require a cancer warning.
The Warning shall be securely attached or printed on the container or label of each Covered Product. If the Warning is provided on the label, it must be set off from other surrounding information and enclosed in a box.
For any Covered Product sold over the internet, the Warning shall appear on the checkout page when a California delivery address is indicated. An asterisk (or other identifying method) must be used to identify which products on the checkout page are subject to the Warning. The Warning should never be contained through a link.
The Warning shall be at least the same size as the largest of any other health or safety warnings also appearing on the website, label, or container of the product packaging.The word "WARNING" shall be in all capital letters and in bold print. No statements intended to diminish the impact of the Warning should accompany the Warning.
No statements may accompany the Warning that state or imply that the source of the listed chemical results in a less harmful effect.
The Warning must be clear and visible compared to other words, statements, or designs on the label, container or website. This way, it is likely to be read and understood by the average person purchasing the products.
Beginning within one year, Systemic Formaulas will arrange for lead testing of the Covered Products at least once a year for a minimum of four consecutive years. This is done by arranging for the testing of one randomly selected sample of each of the Covered Products they plan to distribute in California.
If tests conducted demonstrate that no Warning is required for a Covered Product during each of the four consecutive years, then the testing requirements will no longer be required.
If you want to read the whole Systemic Formulas settlement, click here.
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