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Topic: Warning labels

Warning labels aim to inform consumers about potential health and environmental risks associated with products.

More on: Warning labels

The topic of warning labels is explored in several podcast episodes, with discussions on the effectiveness, design, and implementation of such labels.

In the Impromptu episode, the panelists debate the potential impact of warning labels on social media apps for minors, as recommended by the surgeon general, and the need for a multifaceted approach to address online and offline factors.

The 99% Invisible episode traces the origins, impact, and criticisms of California's Proposition 65, which requires warning labels on products containing cancer-causing chemicals, highlighting the role of such labels in addressing toxic exposure in the absence of robust federal regulations.

Additionally, the Retro Trek with The Caramel Apples episode mentions how companies have had to add warning labels to products as a defensive measure against frivolous lawsuits.

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