Dec 7, 2017 | Environmental law, News
Pursuant to Prop 65 the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity Identification Committee (DARTIC) under OEHHA made the decision to list chlorpyrifos under Proposition 65 as a developmental toxicant. Chlorpyrifos is one of the most widely-used active ingredients in...
Jun 25, 2017 | Environmental law, News
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed two changes in its regulations regarding the contents of the Notices of Violation. The first change is being made to section 25903(b)(2)(E), concerning occupational exposures. Such notices are...
Jun 25, 2017 | Environmental law, News
Hearing on “Naturally Occurring” Lead Levels in Candy Containing Chili and Tamarind The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is holding a public hearing in response to a petition from the Center for Environmental Health requesting that...
Apr 12, 2017 | Environmental law, News
By Lee N. Smith Download the PDF here OEHHA has proposed thatglyphosate be listed with a No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) of 1100 microgramsper day. For chemicals assessed under Prop 65 for cancer sets a threshold risk level which represents no significant risk...
Mar 27, 2017 | Environmental law, News
To download the PDF click here. In August 2016 OEHHA finalized the new Prop 65 Warning regulations. In summary, there is new safe harbor language, a new website for consumers, and attempts to clarify liability as between manufacturers and retailers. The new...