Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion. (HS 0901). Tea. Coffee. Cocoa (ICS 67.140)

Notice of Changes to Proposed Regulatory Action

OEHHA has modified the language of proposed section 25704 to clarify the scope of listed chemicals covered by the proposed regulation.  The modified language is in underline and strikeout format below:

§ 25704. Exposures to Listed Chemicals in Coffee Posing No Significant Risk

Exposures to listed chemicals in coffee, listed on or before March 15, 2019 as known to the state to cause cancer, that are created by and inherent in the processes of roasting coffee beans or brewing coffee do not pose a significant risk of cancer.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25249.6 and 25249.10, Health and Safety Code. OEHHA is requesting comments on the above−described modifications to the proposed regulatory text. There is no need to resubmit comments that were previously provided to OEHHA. In order to be considered, OEHHA must receive comments by 5:00 p.m. on 2 April 2019, the designated close of the comment period.