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The mission of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is to protect and enhance public health and the environment by scientific evaluation of risks posed by hazardous substances.

News

Jun 26, 2017: Glyphosate Listed Effective July 7, 2017, as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer

Glyphosate is listed under Proposition 65 effective July 7, 2017 as known to the state to cause cancer via the Labor Code mechanism.

Risk Assessment

Jun 15, 2017: Hearing on Petition Requesting Adoption of Regulations Setting a "Naturally Occurring" Lead Level in Candy Containing Chili and Tamarind

The Center for Environmental Health is requesting that OEHHA “commence the regulatory process to issue regulations pursuant to Health & Safety Code §110552 setting a ‘naturally occurring’ lead level in candy containing chili and tamarind.” A hearing has been scheduled for July 6, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Sierra Hearing Room at the CalEPA Headquarters building at 1001 I Street in Sacramento. The hearing agenda has been posted to our website.

Public Information

Jun 13, 2017: Fish Advisory for Imperial County’s Wiest Lake Offers Safe Eating Advice for Four Fish Species

Recommendations based on the levels of selenium measured in fish from Wiest Lake, which is located approximately six miles northeast of Brawley.

CalEnviroScreen

Jun 8, 2017: Maps & Data

CalEnviroScreen 3.0 Maps

Pesticides

Jun 2, 2017: Free Training for Healthcare Providers

Courses are available on-line or on-site. Each course is approximately one hour, and continuing education credits may be provided. Courses are available in English and Spanish.