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Extension of Public Comment Period for Proposed Public Health Goals for Trihalomethanes in Drinking Water and Public Workshop Agenda
The comment period will now close on January 4, 2019.
Nov 16, 2018, Program: Water
Proposed Amendments to Article 6 Clear and Reasonable Warnings Section 25600.2 Responsibility to Provide Consumer Products Exposure Warnings
In August 2016, OEHHA adopted the new Article 6 of Title 27, California Code of Regulations, Section 25600 et seq. OEHHA adopted amendments to the regulations on November 20, 2017 to clarify and make more specific certain provisions of Article 6.  Based upon questions received and additional input from stakeholders, this rulemaking proposes additional clarifying changes to Section 25600.2, subsections (b), (c), and (f).
Nov 16, 2018, Program: Proposition 65
Extension of Public Comment Period on Proposed Amendment to Sections 25821(a) and (c) Level of Exposure to Chemicals Causing Reproductive Toxicity: Calculating Intake by the Average Consumer of a Product
The comment period will now close on 5:00 pm, Monday, December 3, 2018.
Nov 14, 2018, Program: Proposition 65
Frequently Asked Questions about Domoic Acid in Seafood
Frequently asked questions about domoic acid in seafood, tips on how to reduce your risk, and where to find more information
Nov 7, 2018, Program: Fish
Health Questions and Answers for Tempo® insecticidal products for GWSS
Questions and answers about the insecticide Tempo® (cyfluthrin) used for glassy-winged sharpshooter control in English and Spanish.
Oct 30, 2018, Program: Pesticides
Chemicals Listed Effective October 26, 2018 as Known to the State of California to Cause Reproductive Toxicity: Nickel (Soluble Compounds)
Effective October 26, 2018, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is adding Nickel (soluble compounds) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65[1]).
Oct 26, 2018, Program: Proposition 65
Tentative Agenda for the November 1, 2018 Meeting of the Carcinogen Identification Committee
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment announces the availability of a tentative agenda for the Carcinogen Identification Committee meeting to be held on November 1.
Oct 22, 2018, Program: Proposition 65
Request for Information on the Neurologic and Neurobehavioral Impacts of Synthetic Food Dyes
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is conducting a risk assessment of the potential impacts of synthetic food dyes on children, particularly for neurobehavioral and other neurologic effects.
Oct 22, 2018, Program: Risk Assessment
Notice of Modification to Text Proposed Amendments to Article 6 Clear and Reasonable Warnings Residential Rental Property Exposure Warnings New Sections 25607.34 and 25607.35
OEHHA is requesting comments on the modifications to the regulatory text.  In order to be considered, OEHHA must receive comments by 5:00 p.m. on November 7, 2018, the designated close of the comment period.  All comments will be posted on the OEHHA website at the close of the public comment period.
Oct 22, 2018, Program: Proposition 65
Synthetic Food Dye Risk Assessment
Potential impacts of synthetic food dyes on children
Oct 19, 2018, Program: Risk Assessment

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