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Prioritization of 5 Chemicals for consultation by the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee: Nickel, pentachlorophenol, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), and tetrachloroethylene

OEHHA is considering amending the existing regulation (CCR Section 25821(c)) to clarify that the reasonably anticipated rate of intake or exposure to a listed chemical must be calculated as the arithmetic mean of daily intake or exposure for product users.

OEHHA is considering the possible addition of Section 25501.1, that would establish background levels for certain ubiquitous chemicals, such as lead and arsenic that are naturally present in unprocessed foods. 

CMNP (Pyrazachlor) listed effective August 25, 2015 as known to the state of California to cause cancer via the authoritative bodies mechanism.

Notice of intent to list furfuryl alcohol via the authoritative bodies listing mechanism.

The advisory reports are posted mainly to provide background information and data for the advisories. Please refer to our Fish Advisory page for the current advice.

Recommendations for safely eating fish from Ventura County's Lake Piru were developed by OEHHA for three fish species based on levels of mercury measured in fish sampled from Lake Piru.

Draft technical support document on proposed updates of the public health goals (PHGs) for carbofuran, diquat, endrin, picloram, and thiobencarb.

September 28, 2015 workshop to discuss the draft technical support document for proposed updates of the Public Health Goals (PHGs) for carbofuran, diquat, endrin, picloram, and thiobencarb in drinking water.