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Chemicals under consideration for possible listing via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism: benthiavalicarbisopropyl, mepanipyrim, pirimicarb, resmethrin.

OEHHA request for input from stakeholders in the enforcement and business communities, as well as other members of the public concerning the range of options that could be included in any amendment to the safe harbor warning regulations that would specifically apply to exposures to listed chemicals in food products.

The Public Health Goal for copper was finalized and made available.

Adulterated Candy: Maximum Allowable Lead Levels. Notice of Public Workshops to Receive Information Relevant to the Development of Standards for Lead in Candy Wrappers and for the Naturally-Occurring Level of Lead in Candies Flavored with Tamarind or Chili

After a chemical is added to the Proposition 65 list, OEHHA as a general practice will strive to develop and release for public comment a draft safe harbor level within one year of the chemical’s listing.

NSRLs and MADLs adopted as of February 2008.

Request for information on Dibromoacetic acid, 4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI), chemicals considered for listing under the Authoritative Bodies provision of Proposition 65.

Notice of intend to list Dibromoacetic acid and 4-Methylimidazole as causing cancer via the authoritative bodies mechanism.

Information and updates on the Proposition 65 regulatory update process that was initiated in 2007.

Chemicals for consideration for listing (January 2008) by the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee and request for relevant information on the developmental and reproductive toxicity of: Bisphenol-A, Chlorpyrifos, Chromium, DDE, Sulfur dioxide