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FYI Column: April 2023
Here is a roundup of recent news articles that may be of interest to Prop. 65 Clearinghouse readers.
Roger Pearson Retires from Prop. 65 and CEI Today
FYI Column: March 2023
Here is a roundup of recent news articles that may be of interest to Prop. 65 Clearinghouse readers.
Tighter Air Emissions Guidelines for Ethylene Oxide Recommended by OEHHA
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed more stringent air quality guidelines for the carcinogenic chemical ethylene oxide (EtO).
OEHHA Proposes to Lower Safe Harbor Level for Ethylene Oxide under Prop. 65
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed lowering the safe harbor level for the Proposition 65-listed carcinogen ethylene oxide (EtO).
Prop. 65 60-Day Notices Roundup and Analysis: February 2023
In the month of February, there were a total of 292 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.
FYI Column: February 2023
Here is a roundup of recent news articles that may be of interest to Prop. 65 Clearinghouse readers.
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Review of Acrylamide Prop. 65 Injunction
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition to review a ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which will keep in place an injunction barring enforcement of Proposition 65's warning requirement related to the presence of acrylamide in food.
Prop. 65 60-Day Notices Roundup and Analysis: January 2023
In the month of January 2023 there were a total of 300 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.
FYI Column: January 2023
Here is a roundup of recent news articles that may be of interest to Prop. 65 Clearinghouse readers.
OEHHA Proposes Listing 1,1,1-Trichloroethane and Leucomalachite Green
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed listing 1,1,1-Trichloroethane and leucomalachite green as carcinogens under Proposition 65.
Proposed Legislation for 2023-2024 Session
The proposed legislation for 2023-2024 session saw only one bill introduced concerning Proposition 65.
Generic Drug Manufacturers Cannot Be Required to Issue Prop. 65 Warning That Conflicts With Brand Name Mfr. Warning
The First District Court of Appeal has upheld a trial court's dismissal of a Proposition 65 plaintiff's case, CEH v. Perrigo Company, that would have required generic drug manufacturers to place a warning label on their products.
State Water Board Suggests Stricter Monitoring of Manganese in Drinking Water
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWB) has proposed stricter drinking water monitoring guidelines for manganese.
Prop. 65 60-Day Notices Roundup and Analysis — 2022 Year in Review
In 2022, there were a total of 3,171 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office. A total of 58 plaintiffs filed notices this year.
Plaintiff Seeks U.S. Supreme Court Review in Prop. 65 Acrylamide Case
A Proposition 65 private plaintiff's group is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that upheld a lower court injunction prohibiting the filing of Prop. 65 lawsuits based on a failure to warn of a product's acrylamide content.
Air Quality Guidelines for Trimethylbenzenes are Proposed by OEHHA
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed air quality guidelines for the neurotoxic family of chemicals known as trimethylbenzenes (TMB).
Three New Chemicals Listed as Carcinogens Under Prop. 65
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has finalized its listing of 1-bromo-3-chloropropane, 1-butyl glycidyl ether, and glycidyl methacrylate as carcinogens under Proposition 65.
State Unveils Effort to Overhaul Approach to Pesticide Use
The administration of Gov. Gavin Newsom has released a plan to transform pesticide use and management in the state—pushing for a transition away from using the most toxic pesticides and embracing a more holistic approach to the problem of pests.
Appellate Court to Decide Prop. 65 Plaintiff's Attempt to Circumvent Lead Crystal Consent Decree
The 1st District Court of Appeals is considering a trial court's dismissal of a Proposition 65 enforcement action brought by a plaintiff against a retailer of lead crystal drinkware.
