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Availability of hazard identification materials for N,N-dimethylformamide and announcement of November 5, 2008 Carcinogen Identification Committee meeting.

Addition of gallium arsenide to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer and hexafluoroacetone, nitrous oxide and vinyl cyclohexene dioxide to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity

OEHHA announces the initiation of Risk Assessments for Chemicals in Drinking Water in 2008 for the following chemicals: diethylhexylphthalate and perchlorate.

OEHHA announces a public comment period for the draft Public Health Goals for bromate, lead, pentachlorophenol, and trichloroethylene in drinking water.

Extension of comment period - Chemicals under consideration for possible listing via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism: Imazalil and thiabendazole and its hypophosphite salt

Extension of public comment period: Notice of intent to list avermectin B1 under Proposition 65 as a chemical known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity

Extension of comment period - Notice of intent to list molinate

OEHHA hosted a Distinguished Lecture Series on Advances in Toxicology and Risk Assessment to promote a better understanding of key emerging scientific issues and improve risk assessment.

OEHHA released a revised draft of the Technical Support Document for Noncancer Risk Assessment, reflecting discussion that took place at the June 2008 SRP meeting. 

Proposition 65 requires “clear and reasonable warnings” prior to exposure. The purpose of this work group is to develop a proposal for a new regulation that describes the process for providing warnings for exposures to Proposition 65 listed chemicals in foods that addresses both the methods for providing a warning when one is required, as well as the basic components of the content of the message that should be delivered.