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The PHG for chromium 6 reflects research documenting that young children and other sensitive subpopulations are more susceptible than the general population to health risks from exposure to carcinogens. The final PHG for hexavalent chromium, also known as chromium 6, is set at 0.02 parts per billion (ppb).

This July 2011 notice announces the beginning of a 60-day public comment period on 39 chemicals which will be discussed at the October 2011 meeting of the Proposition 65 Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC).

A Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for chromium (hexavalent compounds) was established.  The amendment will become effective July 29, 2011.

Agenda, meeting summary and detailed information for the July 11 and 12 DART IC.

October 12th and 13th CIC meeting and hazard identification materials for fluoride and Its salts, and tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate.  Both will be considered for listing at the October 2011 meeting.

Announcement of release of final Interpretive Guideline for Hand-to-Mouth transfer of lead through exposure to consumer products. Document available for download on this page.

The 2011 advisory and guidelines for San Francisco Bay replace an earlier 1994 advisory, and draw on over a decade of more recent data showing San Francisco Bay fish contain mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).  They also incorporate nutrition science showing that fish provide dietary protein and essential nutrients, including Omega-3 fatty acids that promote heart health.

Benzo[a]pyrene, Deltamethrin, Methyl parathion, Uranium and Xylene for discussion at the July 12 and 13, 2011 DART IC meeting.  Hazard IDs available for review and comment.

Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) proposes to establish a specific regulatory level having a maximum allowable dose level (MADL) for Avermectin B1.