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Notice of Public Hearing and Extension of Comment Period for Proposed Amendments to Article 6 Clear and Reasonable Warnings Cannabis (Marijuana) Smoke and Delta-9-THC Exposure Warnings New Sections 25607.38 – 25607.47
 OEHHA has received a request to hold a public hearing on the proposed amendments, and has scheduled a public hearing on May 10, 2021, that can be viewed on YouTube. There are two ways that you can view the Public Hearing.
May 4, 2021, Program: Proposition 65
Fish Advisory for Success Lake Offers Safe Eating Advice for Four Fish Species
A state fish advisory issued today for Success Lake in Tulare County provides safe eating advice for black bass species, Common Carp, Rainbow Trout, and Threadfin Shad.
May 4, 2021, Program: Fish
Success Lake
Fish advisory for Success Lake in Tulare County.
May 4, 2021, Program: Fish
Interpretive Guideline No. 2021-01, Consumption of Sulfur Dioxide in Soy Sauce
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announces the release of Interpretive Guideline 2021-01.
May 3, 2021, Program: Proposition 65
Webinar and Workshops on Draft CalEnviroScreen 4.0
Information on the dates of the regional workshop on the draft CalEnviroScreen 4.0. Learn about proposed updates to the tool, get answers to your questions, and provide public comment.
Apr 28, 2021, Program: CalEnviroScreen
Report Links Synthetic Food Dyes to Hyperactivity and other Neurobehavioral Effects in Children
 A state report released today finds that consumption of synthetic food dyes can result in hyperactivity and other neurobehavioral problems in some children, and that children vary in their sensitivity to synthetic food dyes.
Apr 16, 2021, Program: Risk Assessment
Health Effects Assessment: Potential Neurobehavioral Effects of Synthetic Food Dyes in Children
The final report presents the available information on neurobehavioral effects of synthetic food dyes from studies in children and from studies in experimental animals.  
Apr 16, 2021, Program: Risk Assessment
Chromium, Trivalent (Inorganic Water-Soluble Compounds) Reference Exposure Levels (RELs) Document - Scientific Review Panel on Toxic Air Contaminants (SRP) Review Draft
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is releasing a draft document for public review, summarizing the toxicity and derivation of proposed Reference Exposure Levels (RELs) for Chromium (Trivalent) and Inorganic Water-Soluble Trivalent Chromium Compounds (Cr(III)).
Apr 9, 2021, Program: Air
Notice of Extension of Data Call in Period for NSRL for 1,3-Dichloropropene
At the request of the Dow Chemical Company, OEHHA hereby extends the request for information on 1,3-dichloropropene that will inform OEHHA’s development of a safe harbor level for this chemical. The request for information will now close on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. 
Apr 9, 2021, Program: Proposition 65
Tribal Listening Session - Southern California
We will gather remotely to hear and collect perspectives and information on the climate change impacts being experienced by tribal communities in Southern California
Apr 2, 2021, Program: Climate Change

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