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.
Chile’s route toward waste management and EPR

The "Waste Management, Extended Producer Responsibility and Recycling Promotion" Bill No 20.920, popularly known as "The Bill" or "REP Bill," emphasizes waste generation reduction and recycling promotion. It holds importers and...

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Adhesives and sealants get modified VOC limits in Los Angeles California

A decision to modify the volatile organic compound (VOC) limits for certain adhesives and sealants has been made in Los Angeles. The decision is incorporated in the update to rule 1168...

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Colorado proposes the strictest consumer goods VOC limits in the US except for California

On 25 September the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recommended to amend its existing VOC rule to align with the 2018 "Phase V" Ozone Transportation Commission (OTC) regulation....

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Fluorinated Polyethylene Food Contact Containers: FDA Issues RFI

Nov-10-2022

PFAS Plastics

As of 19 July 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested information regarding uses of fluorinated polyethylene in food contact containers. This proposal is a part of ongoing efforts...

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The US EPA will expand the scope of its PFAS-free procurement regulations.

In August 2022 the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that it intends to expand its program encouraging federal agencies to acquire materials free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)...

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Developing a worldwide chemicals database: EU US and Canada make initial strides.

The US, Canada, and EU are about to start a pilot project that will test a system for exchanging data on substances and provide guidance on the potential development of a...

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California lawmakers pass legislation to ban PFAS for cosmetic products

On 23 August 2022, the California State Assembly passed legislation ‘AB 2771’. The bill would ban the sale in California of any cosmetics and personal care products that contain any type...

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US EPA consults on TCE and Methylene Chloride as harmful substances

On the 11th of July 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US notifies and seeks comment on a draft revision for trichloroethylene (TCE) risk evaluation issued under TSCA. The...

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US EPA publishes new use rules for toxic substances

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical substances that are subject to premanufacture notices (PMNs). This new rule...

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US EPA consults on PCE as a toxic substance

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on July 4, 2022, notified its draft revision to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This is for risk determination for Perchloroethylene (PCE) risk evaluation...

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