The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has introduced an important update to California regulations concerning acrylamide exposure from food. The agency has amended Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, specifically section 25607.2(b), to provide a new safe harbor warning option for businesses that produce food items containing significant levels of acrylamide.

Approval Details

The amendment received final approval from the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) on October 4, 2024. The new regulation is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Background

This regulatory change follows a proposed rulemaking initiated on April 5, 2024. During this period, OEHHA sought public input from April 5 to May 20, 2024. The aim of the new warning option is to enhance consumer awareness regarding potential acrylamide exposure from various food products.

Additional Information

For further details on the regulatory text and the rationale behind these changes, please refer to the final statement and proposed rulemaking documents released by OEHHA.