EPA Proposes HFC Leak Repair Exemption for Transport Refrigeration Units

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...

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EPA 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...

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FDA Finalizes Food Chemical Safety Framework and Launches Review of BHT and ADA

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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EPA Publishes Final TSCA Risk Evaluation for 1,2-Dichloroethane

On May 5, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the final risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloroethane under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The evaluation concluded that...

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EPA Revises Start Date for PFAS Reporting Under TSCA

On April 13, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule amending the start of the reporting period under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7) for...

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FDA Introduces Key Upgrades to Support Cosmetic Facility Renewals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced updates to its Cosmetics Direct electronic submission system, aimed at helping cosmetic manufacturers and processors meet their mandatory biennial facility registration renewal requirements. The...

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EPA Extends TSCA Compliance Dates for PCE and CTC

On March 24, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed extending certain compliance deadlines under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC). This action...

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EPA Strengthens PFAS Reporting

On February 23, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule requiring industries to report releases of sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS-Na). This chemical is now part of the Toxics...

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EPA Proposes Updates to TSCA Formaldehyde Emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed updates to the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposal includes the addition of a new quality control...

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OSHA Extends Compliance Deadlines for Hazard Communication Standard

On 15 January 2026, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an extension to the compliance deadlines for the revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) under 29 CFR 1910.1200. This decision was published in...

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