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OEHHA is considering the possible addition of Section 25501.1, that would establish background levels for certain ubiquitous chemicals, such as lead and arsenic that are naturally present in unprocessed foods. 

Comment period for a possible regulation that would establish background levels for certain ubiquitous chemicals, such as lead  and arsenic that are naturally present in unprocessed foods.

Workshop on October 19, 2015 to discuss existing regulation to clarify that the reasonably anticipated rate of intake or exposure to a listed chemical must be calculated as the arithmetic mean of daily intake or exposure for product users.

Notice of reconsideration of listing methyl-n-butyl ketone and consideration of listing of 2,5-hexanedione by the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee.

Announcement of a public workshop. Possible amendments concerning the calculation of the concentration of listed chemicals in foods.

OEHHA is considering adopting a regulation that would establish background levels for certain ubiquitous chemicals, such as lead and arsenic that are naturally present in unprocessed foods.

OEHHA is considering amending the existing regulation (CCR Section 25821(c)) to clarify that the reasonably anticipated rate of intake or exposure to a listed chemical must be calculated as the arithmetic mean of daily intake or exposure for product users.

CMNP (Pyrazachlor) listed effective August 25, 2015 as known to the state of California to cause cancer via the authoritative bodies mechanism.

Notice of intent to list furfuryl alcohol via the authoritative bodies listing mechanism.

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