The June 2020 update of TSCA inventory is published. The Inventory contains 86,405 chemicals of which 41,587 are active; Next update would be in early 2021.
EPA Extends Deadline for Annual Reporting on Polymers under TSCA

On February 16, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an extension of the submission deadline for the annual electronic reporting mandated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Specifically,...

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New Steps to Protect Communities from PFAS Announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

On February 1, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its initiatives aimed at protecting communities and the environment from the health risks associated with some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

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EPA Develops Testing Method to Improve Detection of 6PPD-Quinone in Water - Vital for Environmental Protection Initiatives

Following its November 2023 commitment to gather data on the widely used tire additive 6PPD and its chemical by-product 6PPD-quinone, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of...

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EPA Announces Inclusion of Seven PFAS in Toxics Release Inventory

On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that seven per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been automatically added to the list of chemicals covered by the Toxics...

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EPA Finalizes Significant New Use Rule SNUR to Prevent Reentry of Inactive PFASs into Commerce

On January 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) that prevents companies from resuming or initiating the production or processing of 329 per-...

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FDA Updates Instructions for Reporting Severe Adverse Events for Cosmetic Products under MoCRA

On December 14, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the instructions for reporting severe adverse events for cosmetic products as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation...

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EPA Announces New Framework to Assess Eye Irritation in New Chemicals

On January 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a new framework for identifying eye irritation and corrosion hazards in new chemicals evaluated under the Toxic Substances Control Act...

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Bisphenol S Added to Proposition 65 List After 2023 DARTIC Meeting

Effective December 29, 2023, the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has added bisphenol S (BPS) to the Proposition 65 list as a reproductive toxicant, specifically...

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FDA Issues Final Guidance for MoCRA Cosmetic Product Facility Registration and Listings

On December 18, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the final guidance for the industry regarding cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings, as mandated by the Modernization...

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EPA Prioritizes MBOCA for TSCA Risk Evaluation: Requires Health and Environmental Data Submission

On 14 December 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has prioritized the chemical 4,4'-Methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (MBOCA) CAS RN: 101-14-4) for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control...

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