Extension of Comment Period - Naturally-Occurring Background Levels for Chemicals in Un-Processed Foods

On August 28, 2015, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) published a notice announcing a public comment period through October 28, 2015, concerning a pre-regulatory proposal. OEHHA is considering adopting a regulation that would establish background levels for certain ubiquitous chemicals, such as lead, that are naturally present in unprocessed foods.

OEHHA received a request from the California Chamber of Commerce to extend the public comment period. OEHHA hereby extends the public comment period to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2015.

Interested parties may submit their ideas on the conceptual regulation in writing to:

Monet Vela                                                                                                                                              Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95812
Or via e-mail to P65Public.Comments@oehha.ca.gov

Please indicate “Pre-reg Lead and Arsenic Regulation” in the subject line.