EPA Advances Ethylene Dibromide Risk Assessment, Seeks Public Feedback
Sep-16-2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft risk evaluation for ethylene dibromide (CAS No. 106-93-4) and is seeking public feedback as part of its ongoing review under the...
Read MoreEPA Identifies Worker Risks in Draft Evaluation of 1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Sep-02-2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step in its review of 1,1,2-trichloroethane (CAS No. 79-00-5) by releasing a draft risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 1,1,2-Trichloroethane...
Read MoreEPA Advances Multiple TSCA Significant New Use Rules
Aug-20-2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued three related Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) covering a total of 42 chemical substances. These...
Read MoreEPA Extends Compliance Deadlines for PCE and CTC TSCA Rules
On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule extending certain compliance deadlines under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE)...
Read MoreEPA Releases Draft Guidance on PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids
On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft guidance on reducing potential risks associated with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in biosolids (treated sewage...
Read MoreEPA Issues Multiple TSCA Significant New Use Rule Updates
Jul-14-2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a series of Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These cover chemical substances that were previously...
Read MoreEPA Finalizes 29 Significant New Use Rules Under TSCA
Jul-09-2026
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule establishing 29 Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The rule requires manufacturers, importers, and processors to notify the EPA at least...
Read MoreEPA Proposes HFC Leak Repair Exemption for Transport Refrigeration Units
Jun-10-2026
On May 26, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed exempting road and intermodal container transport refrigeration units (TRUs) from certain hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) leak repair requirements established under the American...
Read MoreEPA Extends TSCA Health and Safety Data Reporting Deadline
On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule extending the reporting deadline for the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule under Section 8(d) of the...
Read MoreFDA Finalizes Food Chemical Safety Framework and Launches Review of BHT and ADA
Jun-03-2026
On May 12, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a new post-market assessment program for food chemicals and launched reassessments of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and azodicarbonamide (ADA). New Food Chemical Assessment Program The...
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