California’s OEHHA Adds New Toxicity Endpoint for Bisphenol S BPS in Proposition 65 List

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has expanded the Proposition 65 listing for Bisphenol S (BPS) to include male reproductive toxicity, effective January 3, 2025.     BPS Use and...

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Washington State Proposes New Restrictions on Formaldehyde Releasers in Cosmetic Products

The Washington State Department of Ecology is proposing new rules to restrict the use of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in cosmetic products. This is because formaldehyde (CAS No 50-00-0) is a...

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California DPR Proposes Adding Chitosan to list of Exempted Pesticide Ingredients

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has proposed adding chitosan to the list of active chemicals authorised in exempted minimum-risk pesticides. This approach is consistent with a recent action by...

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US - Key Regulatory Insights 2024

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulates chemical manufacturing, importation, and use in the U.S. Since its 2016 amendment under the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act (New TSCA), the Environmental Protection Agency...

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EPA Finalizes Risk Evaluation for Diisodecyl Phthalate DIDP

On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final risk evaluation for diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), concluding that it poses an unreasonable risk to human health, particularly to...

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EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluations for Phthalates and Related Chemicals

On January 6, 2025, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft risk evaluation for dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for public comment. Alongside this,...

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US EPA Adds Nine More PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory

On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by adding nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The nine PFAS were added to the...

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EPA Finalizes Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation Under TSCA – Highlighting Cancer Risks

On January 2, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized it's risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The Agency concluded that formaldehyde poses an unreasonable...

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US EPA Mandates Health Safety Data Reporting for 16 Chemicals for Prioritization Under TSCA

On December 12, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a final rule under section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule mandates manufacturers and importers of...

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EPA Proposes Rule to Protect Workers from Exposure to C.I. Pigment Violet 29

On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed its 8th rule under TSCA to protect workers from inhaling C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) (CAS 81-33-4), a chemical that...

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