Regulatory Briefing
The Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory lists existing chemical substances that are manufactured or processed in the United States [182]. The inventory is maintained and updated by the Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) as required under Section 8 (b) of the TSCA.
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U.S. FDA Launches Post-Market Re-assessment of BHA in Food
On 10 February 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration initiated a new post-market safety evaluation of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a synthetic antioxidant used in food and food-contact materials. The review will examine...
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Canada–U.S. Hazard Communication Alignment: Compliance Promotion Extended Following U.S. HCS Deadline Change
Feb-13-2026
On 15 January 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a four-month extension to the transition periods under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This shifts the U.S. compliance deadline for hazardous mixtures from 19...
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