NEWS

AG's Office Sends Out No Merit Letters for Notices Involving Phthalates, Unleaded Gasoline

The California Attorney General's office has sent out several new "no merit" letters to enforcers under Proposition 65, notifying them to withdraw their notices of violation due to lack of evidence.

Federal Court to Issue Decision on Titanium Dioxide Warnings Under Prop. 65

A federal district judge is poised to issue a ruling in a closely watched case, on whether to block the Proposition 65 warning requirement for titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) based on the First Amendment.

Prop. 65 Notices of Violation and Settlements Involving PFAS are Accelerating

The number of Prop. 65 enforcement actions taken related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) rose dramatically in 2024, along with the number of settlements for products ranging from clothing to dietary supplements.

Prop. 65 60-Day Notices Roundup and Analysis: November 2024

In the month of November, there were a total of 387 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.

Attorney General, Private Enforcers Reach $6.2 Million Prop. 65 Settlement with Amazon

Two private plaintiffs and the California Attorney General's office have reached a nearly $6.2 million settlement with Amazon.com Inc. over alleged violations of Proposition 65 and Unfair Competition Law for online sales of skin-lightening cream containing high levels of mercury.

Prop. 65 60-Day Notices Roundup and Analysis: October 2024

In the month of October, there were a total of 499 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.

OEHHA Adopts Air Quality Guidelines for Isoprene

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has adopted air quality guidelines for the carcinogen isoprene.

Dept. of Pesticide Regulation Issues Strategic Plan, Emphasizing Shift from Toxic Pesticides

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has approved its 2024-2028 strategic plan, which reflects a shift in agency policy toward reducing toxic pesticide use, as well as improving transparency, community outreach, and regulatory decision-making.

Prop. 65 60-Day Notices Roundup and Analysis: September 2024

In the month of September, there were a total of 448 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.

OEHHA Committee Lists Vinyl Acetate as Carcinogen Under Prop. 65

The Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC) within the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has approved listing the chemical vinyl acetate as a carcinogen under Proposition 65.

OEHHA's Changes to Prop. 65 Short-Form Warning Regulations Take Effect in New Year

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's (OEHHA's) proposed updates to its warning regulations have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and will go into effect on January 1, 2025.

OEHHA Expert Panel Lists Bisphenol-S as Male Reproductive Toxicant Under Prop. 65

The Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC) within the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) voted unanimously to list bisphenol-S (BPS) as a male reproductive toxicant under Proposition 65.

Prop. 65 60-Day Notices Roundup and Analysis: August 2024

In the month of August, there were a total of 472 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.

OEHHA Pursues Possible Prop. 65 Cancer Listing for Chemical Found in a Wild Mushroom

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has chosen a chemical found in a wild mushroom for possible listing as a carcinogen under Proposition 65.

Study Concludes Prop. 65 Has Lowered Certain Chemical Levels in People Nationwide

A study looking at the effectiveness of Proposition 65 in reducing toxic chemicals in people's bodies concluded that in some cases the state's unique warning law has reduced chemical levels and it has done so nationwide.

Dept. of Pesticide Regulation Floats New Restrictions on 1,3-dichloropropene Use

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has proposed new limits on the use of the carcinogenic pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) to protect people working near agricultural fields.

Prop. 65 60-Day Notices Roundup and Analysis: July 2024

In the month of July, there were a total of 491 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.

OEHHA Finalizes Another Prop. 65 Safe Harbor Rule for Acrylamide

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has finalized proposed changes to its Proposition 65 safe harbor warning regulation related to exposures to acrylamide from food products.

AG Calls for Changes to Prop. 65 Consent Judgment

The California Attorney General's office has criticized a Proposition 65 consent judgment approved by an Alameda County Superior Court judge, alleging that the settlement included items that were not listed in the 60-day notice of violation that was the basis of the case.

DTSC Targets Chemicals in Nail Products, Cleaning Products, Detergents

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has proposed regulating chemicals in cleaning products and nail products under its Safer Consumer Products (SCP) program. It also finalized a rule aimed at eliminating nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) from laundry detergent.