For purposes of Health and Safety Code section 110552(c)(3), the following levels of lead in candy are deemed by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to be naturally occurring:

Type of Candy

Naturally-Occurring Level (parts per million)

Candies flavored with chili and/or tamarind (excluding chocolates)

0.02 ppm

Note: Authority cited: Section 110552(c)(3), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 110552(b) and 110552(c)(1), Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New chapter 3 (section 28500) and section filed 9-22-2021; operative 9-22-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 39). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.