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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Article 6 Clear and Reasonable Warnings Sections 25602, 25607, 25607.1, and 25607.3
The proposed amendment is to clarify certain provisions of the regulations addressing consumer product exposure warnings, specific product, chemical and area exposure warnings, food exposure warnings, and alcoholic beverage exposure warnings. This notice also opens a comment period that will close on March 16, 2020.
Jan 31, 2020, Program: Proposition 65
p Chloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene (p-chlorobenzotrifluoride, PCBTF) Cancer Inhalation Cancer Unit Risk Factor (IUR) Document - Scientific Review Panel on Toxic Air Contaminants (SRP) Review Draft
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is releasing a draft document summarizing the carcinogenicity and derivation of a cancer inhalation unit risk factor (IUR) for p‑Chloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene (p-chlorobenzotrifluoride, PCBTF).  IURs are used to estimate lifetime cancer risks associated with inhalation exposure to a carcinogen.
Jan 28, 2020, Program: Air
Bridgeport Reservoir
Fish advisory for Bridgeport Reservoir in Mono County.
Jan 23, 2020, Program: Fish
Topaz Lake
Fish advisory for Topaz Lake in Mono County.
Jan 23, 2020, Program: Fish
Chemicals Listed Effective January 3, 2020 As Known to The State of California To Cause Reproductive Toxicity (Developmental Endpoint): Cannabis (Marijuana) Smoke and Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)
At a public meeting on December 11, 2019, the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee in its official capacity as the “state’s qualified experts” determined that cannabis (marijuana) smoke and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) were shown to cause reproductive toxicity based on the developmental endpoint. 
Jan 23, 2020, Program: Proposition 65
Fish Advisories for Bridgeport Reservoir and Topaz Lake in Mono County Offer Safe Eating Advice for Multiple Species
State fish advisories issued today for Bridgeport Reservoir and Topaz Lake in Mono County provide safe eating advice for multiple species of fish.
Jan 23, 2020, Program: Fish
Notice of Amendments – Article 6 Clear and Reasonable Warnings, Section 25600.2, Responsibility to Provide Consumer Product Exposure Warnings
On December 31, 2019, the Office of Administrative Law approved amendments to Title 27, California Code of Regulations, section 25600.2, subsections (b), (c), (f) and (i), Responsibility to Provide Consumer Product Exposure Warnings. 
Jan 14, 2020, Program: Proposition 65
Issuance of Safe Use Determination for Styrene in Fiber Care Baths, Inc. Bathware Products Manufactured Utilizing 1st And 2nd Laminations Systems and Lv-9800 Acrylated Gel-Coat
OEHHA received a request for a Safe Use Determination (SUD) for styrene in Fiber Care Baths, Inc. bathware products. The request was made by Tech America Corp. on behalf of Fiber Care Baths, Inc., pursuant to Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, section 25204(b)(3).
Jan 3, 2020, Program: Proposition 65
Proposition 65 Interpretive Guideline No. 2020-01, Residential Exposure to Dichlorvos
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announces the availability of n Proposition 65 interpretive guideline for residential exposure to dichlorvos (DDVP) in naled bait stations and lures during invasive pest eradication program activities.
Jan 3, 2020, Program: Proposition 65
Carcinogen Identification Meeting Postponed and Announcement of Additional Public Comment Period
The public comment period will commence on November 29, 2019 and end on January 27, 2020.  All comments received will be provided to the committee for their consideration. The CIC meeting will be rescheduled after the close of the public comment period.
Nov 22, 2019, Program: Proposition 65

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