NEWS

Court Permanently Voids Prop. 65's Warning Requirement for Acrylamide in Food

A federal district court judge has concluded that the Proposition 65 warning requirement for acrylamide in food is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced.

Newsom Appoints New Director of OEHHA

Gov. Gavin Newsom has named Kristina "Kris" Thayer as the new director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA).

Study Assesses Possible Alternatives to Widely Used Soil Fumigants

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has issued a study looking at alternatives to the use of the soil fumigants 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) and chloropicrin, concluding that while there is no single effective substitute, combinations of alternative approaches offer promise.

Prop. 65 60-Day Notices for Diethanolamine (DEA) Skyrocket in 2024

The number of Proposition 65 60-day notices of violation being sent to businesses alleging failure to warn for exposure to diethanolamine (DEA) has exploded in the last year—rising from 74 notices in 2023 to 1,043 notices in 2024.

First Prop. 65 Lawsuit Filed Over BPS, Alleging Failure to Warn About Paper Receipts

The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has filed a lawsuit against several major retailers alleging they have violated Proposition 65 by failing to provide a warning for the chemical bisphenol-S (BPS) in receipts they provide customers.

Prop. 65 Out-of-Court Settlements in 2024: Year in Review

There were 1,101 out-of-court Proposition 65 settlements reached in 2024 totaling $27.08 million, according to filings with the California Attorney General's office.

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

In the month of December, there were a total of 396 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.

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.