Meetings and Workshops

Preregulatory workshop to discuss possible amendments to existing regulations in Section 25821(a) concerning the calculation of the concentration of listed chemicals in foods.

OEHHA is considering amending Title 27, CCR Section 25821(c), Level of Exposure to Chemicals Causing Reproductive Toxicity 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. 

Hearing announcement regarding the petition and OEHHA’s pre-regulatory proposal for new Safe Harbor Levels for lead on October 14, 2015.

Bisphenol A (BPA) considered for possible listing based on female reproductive toxicity by the DARTIC at the meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2015.

Public hearing for comment on a request for a safe use determination for Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) In Phifertex® fabric used in outdoor furniture products on March 30, 2015.

Announcement of Public Hearing for Proposition 65 lead agency website. This regulation would establish a framework for a website operated by OEHHA to provide information about potential exposures to listed chemicals.

March 2015 public hearing and comment period repeal of article 6 and adoption of new article 6 : Clear and Reasonable Warnings.  These new regulations would further the “right-to-know” purposes of the statute and provide more specific guidance on the content of safe harbor warnings for a variety of exposure situations, and corresponding methods for providing those warnings.

Notice of a public hearing on February 25, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for comment on a request for a Safe Use Determination for Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) in vinyl flooring products.

Hearing for a Safe Use determination for DINP in carpet tile.