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Styrene Listed Effective April 22, 2016 as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer
Styrene (CAS No. 100-42-5) listed effective April 22, 2016 as known to the state to cause cancer.
Apr 22, 2016, Program: Proposition 65
Domoic Acid Threat to Public Health from Razor Clams in Del Norte and Humbolt Counties
Consumption of razor clams is likely to pose a significant human health risk as a result of high levels of domoic acid.  Effective April 20, 2016 OEHHA recommends that the razor clam fishery be closed for Del Norte and Humbolt counties.
Apr 20, 2016, Program: Fish
Fish Advisory for Santa Clara County’s Lexington Reservoir Offers Safe Eating Advice for Rainbow Trout, Sunfish, Black Bass, and Other Species
Press Release - Information and safe eating advice for fish caught in Lexington Reservoir, located near Los Gatos.
Apr 19, 2016, Program: Fish
Lexington Reservoir
Safe Eating Advice for Rainbow Trout, Sunfish, Black Bass, and Other Species at Santa Clara County’s Lexington Reservoir
Apr 19, 2016, Program: Fish
Notice of Emergency Action to Amend Section 25603.3 Title 27, California Code of Regulations Warnings for Exposures to Bisphenol A From Canned and Bottled Foods and Beverages
Proposal to promulgate an emergency regulation to allow temporary use of a standard point-of-sale warning message for BPA exposures from canned and bottled foods and beverages.
Apr 19, 2016, Program: Proposition 65
Information About Eating Fish From Lexington Reservoir
The advisory for Lexington Reservoir is based on findings of mercury in fish. The lake is located in Santa Clara County, between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz.
Apr 19, 2016, Program: Fish
Supplemental Finding of Emergency Action to Amend Section 25603.3 Title 27, California Code of Regulations Warnings for Exposures to Bisphenol A From Canned and Bottled Foods and Beverages
Information to supplement the "Finding of Emergency" which OEHHA proposed to promulgate. The regulation is to allow temporary use of a standard point-of-sale warning message for BPA exposures from canned and bottled foods and beverages.
Apr 19, 2016, Program: Proposition 65
Businesses and Proposition 65
What requirements does Proposition 65 place on companies doing business in California?
Apr 8, 2016, Program: Proposition 65
Abiraterone Acetate Listed Effective April 8, 2016 as Known to the State of California to Cause Reproductive Toxicity
Effective April 8, 2016, abiraterone acetate (CAS No. 154229-18-2) is added to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity (developmental, female, and male endpoints)
Apr 8, 2016, Program: Proposition 65
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Amendment to Section 25805, Specific Regulatory Levels: Chemicals Causing Reproductive Toxicity - Ethylene Glycol (Ingested)
Proposal to establish a Proposition 65 Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for oral exposure to ethylene glycol of 8,700 micrograms per day.
Apr 8, 2016, Program: Proposition 65

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