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California proposes revisions for marijuana smoke and THC Proposition 65 warnings
By Todd O. Maiden, Marc Hauser, Eric Schmoll
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) seeks to amend the regulations under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (aka “Proposition 65”) to add…
EHS Law Insights
Upcoming public hearing announced regarding California modifications to use of “Short-Form” Proposition 65 warnings
By Todd O. Maiden, Eric Schmoll
As we reported, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) seeks to significantly amend the regulations under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (aka…
Environment, Land & Resources
Proposed Amendments to Prop 65 Regulations Clarify and Update Proper Use of Short-Form Product Warnings
The proposed amendments seek to clarify when short-form product warnings may be used and create new requirements for information about harmful chemicals. By Michael G. Romey, Lucas I. Quass, and…
Kight on Cannabis
Does Prop 65 Really Require a Warning for Hemp Products?
By Rod Kight
Prop 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals, including THC. Must hemp products containing naturally-occurring THC bear the Prop 65 warning? In this article,…
Ad Law Access
California OEHHA Explains Decision to Rescind Proposed “Clarifications” to Prop 65 Rules for Internet Sales; Finalizes Changes to Alcohol Sale Warnings
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) yesterday released its explanation for withdrawing proposed “clarifications” to the Proposition 65 regulations governing internet sales. Last January, OEHHA proposed what it considered…
Cannabis Law Now
California Laws Regarding Health and Safety Warnings for Cannabis Have Changed: Are You In Compliance?
By Megan Caldwell, Lindy Martinez
A new California Proposition 65 mandate took effect on January 3, requiring health warning labels for all cannabis products sold in the state. Failure to comply with the requirements can…
The Daily Intake
California Adopts New Prop 65 Warning Regulations for Alcoholic Beverages Ordered Online
On January 13, 2021, California approved amendments to the state’s Proposition 65 warning regulations, which relate to the methods for providing warnings for alcoholic beverages purchased over the internet or…
Kelley Green Law
California OEHHA Explains Decision to Rescind Proposed “Clarifications” to Prop 65 Rules for Internet Sales; Finalizes Changes to Alcohol Sale Warnings
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) yesterday released its explanation for withdrawing proposed "clarifications" to the Proposition 65 regulations governing internet sales. Last January, OEHHA proposed what…
Health Law Prof Blog
The Hidden Success of a Conspicuous Law: Proposition 65 and the Reduction of Toxic Chemical Exposures
Claudia Polsky (University of California), Megan Schwarzman (University of California), The Hidden Success of a Conspicuous Law: Proposition 65 and the Reduction of Toxic Chemical Exposures, 47(3) Ecology L. Quarterly…
Kelley Green Law
California Proposes to Minimize Use of Prop 65 Short-Form Warning
A popular option for satisfying Proposition 65 warning requirements, the so-called "short-form" warning, is likely to be significantly curtailed in light of a January 8th proposal from the California Office…