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 Finalizes Test Methods for Measuring Disinfectant Residues on Hard Surfaces

On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released finalized test methods for measuring disinfectant residues on hard surfaces treated with quaternary ammonium and phenolic compounds after rinsing with...

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EPA Unveils New Peer Review approach for Two Solvents under TSCA

On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that its Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) will conduct a peer review of two key assessments: the Draft Risk...

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EPA Publishes SNAP Rule 26

On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule entitled "Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy Program in Commercial...

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US EPA Proposes New Rule to Reduce Health Risks from Exposure to N-Methylpyrrolidone

On June 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to protect workers and consumers from exposure to the solvent n-methylpyrrolidone...

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Washington Department of Ecology Proposes Ban on Harmful Chemicals in Personal Care Products and Considers Formaldehyde Restrictions under TFCA

On May 22, 2024, the Washington Department of Ecology initiated rulemaking to ban a number of chemicals in personal care products under Chapter 173-339 WAC which imposes restrictions on nine toxic...

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EPA issues final rule requiring reporting of seven additional PFAS to Toxic Release Inventory

On May 16, 2024, following an announcement in January 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to update the chemicals listed in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)...

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California’s Draft 2024-2026 Priority Product Work Plan Targets Paints and Microplastics in Safer Consumer Products Program

On May 16, 2024, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) released the draft 2024-2026 Priority Product Work Plan detailing the items to be investigated under the Safer Consumer Products...

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EPA Updates TSCA Inventory Ahead of 2024 Chemical Data Reporting Cycle

On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the latest update to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. This biannual update, which makes non-confidential TSCA Inventory data...

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US EPA Announces New Resource Portal Ahead of 2024 Chemical Data Reporting Cycle

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding companies of the upcoming 2024 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) cycle, which begins June 1 2024 and ends September 30, 2024. This year, EPA...

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US OSHA Updates Hazard Communication Standard to Align with GHS 7

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a final rule to update the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This update aligns the HCS primarily with the...

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