December 10, 2020 Meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee Meeting
A meeting of the Proposition 65[1] Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC)[2] was held via webcast and webinar on December 10, 2020. At the meeting, the DARTIC provided the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) with its advice concerning the relative priority of 22 chemicals (or chemical groups) for possible consideration for listing at future meetings of the DARTIC.
A summary of the meeting is provided below. The meeting agenda and transcript are available in the downloads section of this page. A video of the meeting is posted on OEHHA’s YouTube channel.
SUMMARY OF CHEMICAL PRIORITIZATION DISCUSSION
OEHHA referred 22 chemicals (or chemical groups) to the DARTIC for advice and consultation pursuant to the OEHHA Proposition 65 Prioritization Procedure. The DARTIC’s advice is summarized in the table below.
|
Chemical |
Recommended Priority |
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Benzophenone 3 |
High priority |
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Bisphenol S (BPS) |
High priority |
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Diazinon |
High priority |
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Glyphosate and its salts |
High priority |
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Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) |
High priority |
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Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) |
High priority |
|
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) |
High priority |
|
Imidacloprid |
Medium/High priority |
|
Acetamiprid |
Medium priority |
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Butyl paraben |
Medium priority |
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Clothianidin |
Medium priority |
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Domoic acid |
Medium priority |
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Manganese |
Medium priority |
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Methyl paraben |
Medium priority |
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Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFUnDA) |
Medium priority |
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles |
Medium priority |
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Zearalenone |
Medium priority |
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Thiamethoxam |
Medium priority/No priority |
|
Vinpocetine |
Medium priority/No priority |
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Diethyl phthalate |
No priority |
|
Isobutyl paraben |
No priority |
|
Propyl paraben |
No priority |
Under the OEHHA Prioritization Process, the decision whether or when to bring a chemical for consideration is at the discretion of OEHHA, taking into account the advice provided by the committee.
UPDATE OF THE SECTION 27000 LIST OF CHEMICALS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY TESTED AS REQUIRED
The DARTIC voted unanimously in favor of updating the Title 27, Cal. Code of Regs., section 27000 list of Chemicals That Have Not Been Adequately Tested as Required, based on information provided by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
STAFF UPDATES
The Committee was provided with updates on activities related to chemical listings, adoption of Safe Harbor Levels, Proposition 65 litigation, and other regulatory activities.
Related Notices
Footnotes and References
[1] The Safe Drinking Water and Toxics Enforcement Act of 1986, codified at Health and Safety Code section 25249.5 et seq.
[2] Health and Safety Code section 25249.8(b) and Title 27, Cal. Code of Regs., section 25302 et seq.