EPA 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...
Read MoreEPA 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...
Read MoreEPA 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...
Read MoreFDA 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...
Read MoreEPA 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...
Read MoreEPA Strengthens PFAS Reporting
Mar-11-2026
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...
Read MoreEPA 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...
Read MoreOSHA Extends Compliance Deadlines for Hazard Communication Standard
Feb-24-2026
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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