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Questions and answers about Bacillus thuringiensis (Btk) insecticidal product Dipel® in English and Spanish

PFOS and PFOA added to Proposition 65 list based on formal identification by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), an authoritative body, that the chemicals cause reproductive toxicity.

This Safe Use Determination (SUD) request is limited to exposures to chlorothalonil from consumption of certain foods.  Exposure to other listed substances, if any, which may be present in these foods will not be reviewed by OEHHA in the context of this request.

N,N-Dimethylformamide, 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole, and Tetrabromobisphenol A Listed Effective October 27, 2017 as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer via the Labor Code (LC) mechanism.

Five species of fish for San Luis Reservoir and four species for O'Neill Forebay have new advisorys for consumption.

Fish consumption advisory for San Luis Reservoir in Merced County.

Advisory based on mercury and PCBs.

Questions and answers about Lure N Kill JB in Japanese Beetle Traps in English and Spanish.

OEHHA has received a request from Dow Agrosciences LLC seeking an extension of the comment period for the Hazard Identification Materials for chlorpyrifos.  OEHHA hereby extends the public comment period until 5 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2017 for the materials on chlorpyrifos.

In January 1, 2017, additional reporting requirements were added to the medical supervision program. Medical supervisors are now required to: