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Six chemicals under consideration for possible listing as known to cause cancer via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism: Request for relevant information.

The finalized Public Health Goals for 11 chemicals in drinking water are available.  These chemicals are: asbestos, barium, beryllium, chlorobenzene, 1,1-dichloroethane, diethylhexyl adipate, ethylene dibromide, hexachlorobenzene, silvex, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane, and toxaphene.

Comment period on six chemicals under consideration for possible listing as known to cause cancer via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism.

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Methyl Parathion. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.

Background materials for CIC consultation on OEHHA's proposed acrylamide workplan.

OEHHA adopted revised Toxicity Equivalency Factors (TEF WHO-97) for PCDDs, PCDFs, and Dioxin-Like PCBs. 

OEHHA adopted the WHO97 Toxicity Equivalency Factors (TEFWHO-97) for polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and dibenzofurans (PCDFs), and for dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) which were derived by the World Health Organization.  The Scientific Review Panel reviewed and endorsed the equivalency factors at its June 20, 2003 meeting.

Notice of intent to list chemical; extension of public comment period: fumonisin B1

Notice of Intent to List as known to cause cancer under the authoritative bodies mechanism: Fumonisin B1

The proposed acrylamide work plan outlines four different actions that will provide guidance on the applicability of Proposition 65 to foods.