Borax (sodium tetraborate hexahydrate or sodium borate) is a naturally-occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen and water. It has been used as a remedy for over 4000 years. Most commercially-produced borax is mined from deposits produced by the repeated evaporation of seasonal lakes.
Area(s) of Interest: Beginning May 21, 2014, physicians who give medical examinations for the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) need to complete a federal accredited training and pass a certification test to continue to perform physical qualification examinations for truck and bus drivers.
After May 21, 2014, physicians who offer physicals to commercial motor vehicle drivers must be listed on the National Registry of certified Medical Examiners. 49 CFR, Part 390, Subpart D describes the requirements to be listed in the National Registry.