Notices

Proposed adoption of the No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) for the chemical nitromethane.

OEHHA has determined that dibromoacetic acid meets the criteria for listing under Title 22, Cal. Code of Regs., section 12306, and therefore OEHHA is issuing this notice of intent to list dibromoacetic acid under Proposition 65.

Chemical under consideration for possible listing via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism:  Oryzalin.

OEHHA's request for participation in a workgroup to assist in drafting possible regulatory language addressing the methods of delivery and content of warnings for exposures to listed chemicals in foods.

Proposal to establish a specific regulatory level posing no significant risk: ethylbenzene.

OEHHA is proposing to move the Proposition 65 regulations from Title 22 to Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). Placing Proposition 65 regulations in Title 27, together with other environmental regulations, would facilitate future searches by stakeholders.

Notice of proposed rulemaking. This amendment to section 12705(b) would adopt a No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) of 50 micrograms per day for C.I. Direct Blue 218.

Extension of comment period for 4-methylimidazole to allow for the submittal of complete and relevant scientific information. 

April 18, 2008 public workshop to discuss regulatory proposal to address chemicals or compounds such as vitamins and minerals are necessary to promote human health or to ensure the healthy growth of food crops.  Public comment period.

Correction to the listing of the chemicals acifluorfen and ganciclovir sodium as known to the State to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

Release of interpretive guideline for hand-to-mouth transfer of lead through exposure to fishing tackle

Infirmal workshop to request input from stakeholders in the enforcement and business communities, as well as other members of the public, concerning the range of options that could be included in any amendment to the safe harbor warning regulations that would specifically apply to exposures to listed chemicals in food products.

Notice of a public hearing for comment on a request for a Safe Use Determination for Fumonisin B1 in corn snack food products

Notice of a public hearing for comment on a request for a Safe Use Determination for Fumonisin B1 in corn snack food products. Extension of public comment period.

Discussion topics for public hearing on a request for a Safe Use Determination for fumonisin B1 in corn snack food products 

OEHHA request for input from stakeholders in the enforcement and business communities, as well as other members of the public concerning the range of options that could be included in any amendment to the safe harbor warning regulations that would specifically apply to exposures to listed chemicals in food products.

Chemicals under consideration for possible listing via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism: benthiavalicarbisopropyl, mepanipyrim, pirimicarb, resmethrin.

Adulterated Candy: Maximum Allowable Lead Levels. Notice of Public Workshops to Receive Information Relevant to the Development of Standards for Lead in Candy Wrappers and for the Naturally-Occurring Level of Lead in Candies Flavored with Tamarind or Chili

NSRLs and MADLs adopted as of February 2008.

After a chemical is added to the Proposition 65 list, OEHHA as a general practice will strive to develop and release for public comment a draft safe harbor level within one year of the chemical’s listing.