NEWS

Newsom Names New Chief of DTSC

Newsom has appointed Katherine "Katie" Butler director of DTSC, following the retirement of current director Meredith Williams.

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

In the month of May, there were a total of 551 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.

AG Reaches $2 Million Settlement over Lead in Baby Products

A baby and toddler formula maker has reached another settlement in People v. Mead Johnson for more than $2 million with prosecutors and a nonprofit over the presence of lead in its products

CSPA Resolve Dispute With AT&T Over Old Cables in Lake Tahoe

The California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA) has reached a second legal settlement in CSPA v. Pacific Bell with AT&T in which the company has agreed to remove defunct telecommunication cables containing lead that sit at the bottom of Lake Tahoe.

DTSC Seeks Input on Possible Alternatives to 6PPD in Vehicle Tires

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is seeking public comment on draft plans looking at possible alternatives to the use of N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) in vehicle tires.

Use of Herbicide DCPA Nationwide is Halted by EPA

TThe U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a rare emergency order banning all use of herbicides with the active ingredient DCPA nationwide, citing serious health dangers.

EPA Proposes Superfund Status for Exide Plant, Grants it for Shasta County Mine

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed designating the shuttered Exide battery recycling plant in Vernon as a Superfund site and has finalized Superfund status for the Afterthought Mine in Shasta County.

OEHHA Proposes Drinking Water Monitoring Guideline for PFHxA

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has recommended the first water quality monitoring guidelines for perfluorohexanoic acid, which is part of the larger category of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

DTSC Proposes Regulating Chemicals in Nail Products, Personal Care, and Cleaning Products

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has proposed listing nail products with the chemical triphenyl phosphate (TPhP) as a priority product under its Safer Consumer Products (SCP) program.

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

In the month of April, there were a total of 354 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.

AG's Office Sends Numerous Prop 65 No Merit Letters over Titanium Dioxide in Hair Sprays

The California Attorney General's office has sent a flurry of "no merit" letters in July regarding Proposition 65 notices of violation sent to companies alleging they failed to warn of the presence of titanium dioxide in hair spray products.

DTSC Seeks Data As it Mulls Regulating Artificial Turf under Safer Consumer Products Program

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued a background document under its Safer Consumer Products (SCP) program on artificial turf, stating that its initial evaluation raises concerns about the product's health and environmental impacts.

Attorney General's Office Delivers Prop. 65 No-Merit Letters Related to Phthalates

The California Attorney General's office has recently issued three "no merit" letters to filers of Proposition 65 notices of violation. The letters demand the filers withdraw their notices, citing a review of the certificates of merit submitted along with the notices.

AG and Environmental Group Reach $1.3 Million Prop. 65 Settlement with Metal Foundry

The owner of a now-shuttered Oakland metal foundry will pay $2.5 million to settle claims that its emissions violated Proposition 65 and air quality regulations.

Green Ribbon Science Panel Meets To Guide DTSC Safer Consumer Products Program

California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) convened the Green Ribbon Science Panel (GRSP) in June to discuss new developments and questions around the implementation of the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) program.

California Lawsuit Over Johnson & Johnson Talc Products Settles for $78 Million

The California Attorney General's office has reached a $78 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over alleged unfair business practices and false advertising related to the safety of its talc-based products, such as baby powder.

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

In the month of March, there were a total of 443 60-day notices of violation filed with the California Attorney General's office.

Federal District Court Blocks Enforcement of Titanium Dioxide Warnings under Prop. 65

A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction in PCPC v. Bonta blocking enforcement of the Proposition 65 warning requirement for titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) in cosmetic and personal care products, citing the First Amendment.

OEHHA Issues Proposed 15-day Changes to Prop. 65 Warning Regulations

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed changes to its recent proposal to amend its regulations for providing clear and reasonable warnings to its recent proposal to amend its regulations for providing clear and reasonable warnings under Proposition 65.

OEHHA Proposes Proposition 65 Safe Harbor Level for Titanium Dioxide

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed a safe harbor level for exposures to titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) under Proposition 65.