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Naturally-Occurring Background Levels for Chemicals in Un-Processed 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.
Aug 28, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
Comment Period - Potential Regulatory Amendment Title 27, CCR Section 25821(c), Level of Exposure to Chemicals Causing Reproductive Toxicity
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.
Aug 28, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
Potential Regulatory Amendment Title 27, California Code of Regulations Section 25821(c), Level of Exposure to Chemicals Causing Reproductive Toxicity
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.
Aug 28, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
"Diaminotoluene (mixed)" and Nitrapyrin Comment Period
This notice marks the beginning of a 45-day public comment period on these materials. OEHHA must receive comments and any supporting documentation by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2015. Public comments at the meeting will be limited to 5 minutes per commenter, except for those commenters who make requests by October 12, 2015, and receive approval from the Chair for longer comments.
Aug 28, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
Prioritization 2015: 5 Chemicals For Consultation By The Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee
Prioritization of 5 Chemicals for consultation by the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee: Nickel, pentachlorophenol, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), and tetrachloroethylene
Aug 28, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
Hearing on Repeal or Amendment of the Safe Harbor Level for Lead
Hearing announcement regarding the petition and OEHHA’s pre-regulatory proposal for new Safe Harbor Levels for lead on October 14, 2015.
Aug 28, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
CMNP (Pyrazachlor) Listed Effective August 25, 2015 as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer
CMNP (Pyrazachlor) listed effective August 25, 2015 as known to the state of California to cause cancer via the authoritative bodies mechanism.
Aug 21, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
Notice of Intent to List Furfuryl Alcohol
Notice of intent to list furfuryl alcohol via the authoritative bodies listing mechanism.
Aug 21, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
Lake Piru
Advisory based on mercury. For information relating to biotoxins from harmful algal blooms (HABs) that may be found in California water bodies, see below.
Aug 17, 2015, Program: Fish
Reports & Fact Sheets
The advisory reports are posted mainly to provide background information and data for the advisories. Please refer to our Fish Advisory page for the current advice. Advisory Reports and Fact Sheets
Aug 17, 2015, Program: Fish

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