Notice of Adoption of New Chapter and Section for Naturally Occurring Lead in Candy
On September 22, 2021, the Office of Administrative Law approved a rulemaking which added section 28500 to Title 27, of the California Code of Regulations, “Naturally Occurring Lead in Candy”. The new regulation establishes a naturally occurring level of 0.02 ppm (parts per million) for lead in candies flavored with chili and/or tamarind. Health and Safety Code Section 110552 required OEHHA to adopt this regulation.
To facilitate compliance, the effective date of the regulation has been delayed to September 22, 2022, which is one year from the date of adoption of the regulation.
Questions regarding this regulatory action can be directed to Monet Vela at monet.vela@oehha.ca.gov or (916) 323-2517.
- Comment Submissions - Proposed Adoption of New Chapter and Section Chapter for Naturally Occurring Lead in Candy
Link to Public Comments
Downloads
Candies Flavored with Chili and/or TamarindTechnical Support Document
Dulces Saborizados con Chiley/o TamarindoDocumento Técnico de Apoyo
Hearing Transcript, Regulation Adopting a Naturally Occurring Level for Lead in Candies Containing Chili and Tamarind
Presentation for Proposed Adoption of New Chapter and Section Chapter Regarding Naturally Occurring Lead in Candy
Supporting Documentation for New Chapter and Section Chapter Regarding Naturally Occurring Lead in Candy
Hearing Transcript - Naturally Occurring Lead in Candy
OEHHA presentation on lead in candy
CDPH presentation on lead in candy
Agenda for Hearing on CEH Petition
Letter to CEH re March 2017 Petition
Notice of Petition Decision April 2017
Lexington Law Group Petition