Comment Submissions - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Warnings for Exposures to Glyphosate from Consumer Products New Sections 25607.48 and 25607.49

To the Staff of the Office for Environmental Health Hazards, We are writing regarding the public comment for glyphosate herbicides labeling. We must first state that there is an overwhelming amount of evidence to support a ban on the use of glyphosate herbicides in California and that is my foremost request. Due to its water-soluble nature, highly harmful effects on bees and endangered species, and human health effects, to continue to allow glyphosate use in our communities for landscaping and especially for use on food and feed crops, is simply harmful and irresponsible. The overuse of glyphosate has resulted in tragic losses and we ask OEHHA to be a part of stopping those losses and supporting a healthy California. If you are going to continue to allow its use ( which we adamantly oppose and see as an assault on Californians and life on earth), we ask that all labeling, including for agriculture use includes the following: This product has been shown to contain chemicals that may cause birth defects, miscarriage, and reproductive effects, as well as cancer, neurotoxicity,  liver and kidney disease in humans and, is therefore not allowed for use around humans.  This product has been shown to be carcinogenic and to cause reproductive damage to animals, so it is not allowed for use where pets and wildlife may be present. This product has been shown to be a reproductive effector, neurotoxin, and to be harmful to the gut microbiome, which is especially damaging to developing children and pollinators, therefore, it is not allowed for use in residential, schools, gardens, parks, or areas where children and pollinators congregate. This product is highly toxic to marine life and is not allowed for use where there is any possibility of runoff into waterways. The chemicals in this product have been shown to cause damage to the microbes and soil life, therefore it is not allowed for use on soil. The chemicals in this product have been shown to drift and collect in rainfall, contaminating waterways and soil there it is not allowed for outdoor use. To use this product, the sprayer is advised to wear a full protective body covering including a full face mask, protective eye covering, and head covering which restricts inhalation or any skin contact with this product. Link to studies and resources for the above findings can be found here: https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/data Thank you, Moms Across America