Release of Final Interpretive Guideline No. 2011-001 Hand-To-Mouth Transfer of Lead Through Exposure to Consumer Products

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announces the release of the Interpretive Guideline No. 2011-001:  Guideline for Hand-to-Mouth Transfer of Lead through Exposure to Consumer Products.  Within the context of Proposition 65¹, the Interpretive Guideline² provides general scientific guidance on how to estimate lead intake from the handling of consumer products.    

A copy of the Interpretive Guideline can be downloaded below or obtained by calling the Proposition 65 Implementation Office at (916) 445-6900.

On February 25, 2011, OEHHA released and noticed a draft of the Interpretive Guideline No. 2011-001.  The February 25th notice initiated a 45-day public comment period.  No public comments were received.

Downloads

Final Interpretive Guideline for Hand-to-Mouth Transfer of Lead through Exposure to Consumer ProductsMay 31, 2011

Chemical Reference

• Lead and Lead Compounds

Related Notices

• Release of Draft Interpretive Guideline No. 2011-001 Hand-To-Mouth Transfer of Lead Through Exposure to Consumer Products

  Feb 25, 2011
• Notice of a Public Hearing for Comment on a Request for a Safe Use Determination for a Hand-to-mouth Transfer Factor for Lead

  Jan 28, 2005

Footnotes and References

¹ The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, codified as Health and Safety Code section 25249.5 et seq.