California Code of Regulations
Title 27 - Environmental Protection
Division 4 - Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Chapter 1 - Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986
Article 6 - Clear and Reasonable Warnings
Subarticle 2 - Safe Harbor Methods and Content
Section 25607.9 - Dental Care Exposure Warnings - Content

Universal Citation: 27 CA Code of Regs 25607.9

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) A warning for exposures that occur during the delivery of dental care services meets the requirements of this subarticle if it is provided using one or both of the methods required in Section 25607.8 and contains all the following elements:

(1) The word "WARNING:" in all capital letters and bold print.

(2) The words, "Certain dental procedures performed in this office can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm or both. Those procedures can include sedation with nitrous oxide, root canals, placement or removal of crowns, bridges, and restorations such as mercury-containing fillings and use of dental appliances. Consult your dental care provider about these exposures and which materials are appropriate for your treatment. Additional information is also available at www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/dental."

1. New section filed 8-30-2016; operative 8-30-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2016, No. 36).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(1) filed 1-9-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 2).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading filed 8-30-2018 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2018, No. 35).

Note: Authority cited: Section 25249.12, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25249.6 and 25249.11, Health and Safety Code.

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