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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released draft risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for two widely used chemicals: Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP, CASRN 85-6...

On July 2025, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the addition of 18 chemicals to the Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL), advancing Administrator Zeldin’s commitment to ...

On July 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule in the Federal Register (90 FR 33283), issuing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under Toxic Substances Control ...

On June 13, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule in the Federal Register (90 FR 24977), establishing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Co...

On June 13, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule in the Federal Register (90 FR 24977), establishing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The rule applies to specific chemical substances that were previously submitted through Premanufacture Notices (PMNs) and are also subject to EPA Orders under TSCA. 

Mandatory Notification for New uses 

The rule requires any individual or company intending to manufacture (including import) or process these substances for a “significant new use” to notify EPA at least 90 days in advance. This notification allows EPA to assess potential risks and determine if restrictions are needed before the activity begins. 

Effective and Promulgation Dates 

 The rule will take effect on August 12, 2025. For judicial review purposes, the rule will be officially promulgated at 1 p.m. EST on June 27, 2025. 

Codification and Compliance 

These SNURs are codified under Title 40 CFR Parts 9 and 721. The affected substances are already subject to risk management provisions in TSCA orders, including exposure control and hazard communication measures. The SNURs ensure that any new or expanded uses beyond these existing terms are properly reviewed by EPA. 

Access to Supporting Documents 

Supporting documents and the full rule are available in Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0328 on Regulations.gov, and the rule was notified internationally under WTO symbol G/TBT/N/USA/2125/Add.1.

On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a 60-day extension of the postponement of specific regulatory provisions from its final rule on trichloroethylene (TCE) under...

On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a 60-day extension of the postponement of specific regulatory provisions from its final rule on trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The extension applies to conditions affecting uses of TCE which are covered by TSCA Section 6(g) exemptions. 

Additional Time for Compliance and Feedback 

The original rule, published on December 17, 2024 (89 FR 102568), included new requirements for how TCE can be used, even in cases where exemptions apply. These requirements were already postponed once, and as of June 20, 2025, EPA has further delayed their start date to August 19, 2025. 

This extension allow EPA to consider implementation issues and review any concerns raised by stakeholders. It also gives affected businesses more time to prepare for compliance. 

Comment Opportunities 

Anyone interested can view the related documents and submit comments by searching for Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0642 on Regulations.gov. or can click on the link provided here. 

This action is part of EPA’s broader goal of managing chemical risks effectively while also ensuring that exemptions under TSCA are handled with regulatory clarity and sufficient transition periods for compliance. 

On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule issuing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical sub...

On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule issuing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were previously submitted as Premanufacture Notices (PMNs) and subject to TSCA Orders. 

90-Day Advance Notification Required 

The rule requires manufacturers and processors to notify EPA at least 90 days prior to engaging in any activity deemed a significant new use. This advance notification allows EPA to assess and, if necessary, regulate the associated risks before the activity begins. 

The rule will take effect on August 22, 2025, and is scheduled to be officially announced in the Federal Register on July 7, 2025. The final rule is available in the Federal Register (90 FR 26437).  Relevant documents can also be accessed via Regulations.gov by searching the docket number (EPA-HQ-OPPT-2024-0077).  

In June 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft risk evaluation for dibutyl phthalate (DBP), also known as 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-dibutyl ester (CAS No. 84-7...

In June 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft risk evaluation for dibutyl phthalate (DBP), also known as 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-dibutyl ester (CAS No. 84-74-2) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The draft, and its technical support documents, are now open for a 60-day public comment period and scheduled for peer review by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) from August 4–8, 2025. 

EPA designated DBP as a High-Priority Substance in December 2019 due to potential risks to human health and the environment. The draft evaluation is part of the agency’s ongoing review process under TSCA to determine whether existing chemicals present an unreasonable risk under current conditions of use (COUs). 

Key Findings from the Draft Risk Evaluation   

EPA’s preliminary determination concludes that DBP presents an unreasonable risk of injury to human health from 20 worker-related COUs, 4 consumer COUs, and one environmental COU. These findings are based on exposure scenarios that do not account for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, the report notes that PPE could potentially reduce exposure and mitigate risks. 

Importantly, the agency did not identify unreasonable risks to the general population or from cumulative exposure across conditions of use. Additionally, no unreasonable risk was found for the 19 other COUs considered in the evaluation. 

Background and Use of DBP   

DBP is a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid, primarily used as a plasticizer in adhesives, sealants, paints, and coatings. Data from EPA’s 2016 Chemical Data Reporting indicates that U.S. production and import volumes of DBP range from 1 million to 10 million pounds per year. 

EPA's risk evaluation considers various COUs, including: 

• Use in adhesives and sealants 

• Paints and coatings 

• Laboratory chemicals 

• Commercial and consumer products such as floor coverings, furniture, lubricants, and light sticks 

Public Involvement   

Stakeholders can submit comments on the draft risk evaluation through docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0503 at regulations.gov. EPA encourages active participation from industry, environmental groups, and the public to inform its final risk determinations. 

Further engagement is expected as EPA finalizes the evaluation to ensure transparency and scientific rigor in the chemical safety process under TSCA.