US EPA Proposes New Rules Under TSCA for Chemicals with Significant New Use
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemicals previously reviewed in premanufacture notices (PMNs). These chemicals have been...
Read MoreUS Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Establishes Minimum Risk Levels for 1 1 1-Trichloroethane
Apr-12-2024
The U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has established minimum risk levels (MRLs) for 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Although the use of these substances has decreased significantly in recent years, there...
Read MoreWashington State Implements Stricter Regulations Prohibiting Cosmetic Animal Testing
On March 15, 2024, Bill ESHB 1097, ‘An act relating to the sale of cosmetics tested on animals’, was signed into law in Washington State. It will take effect on January...
Read MoreEPA Proposes New Rule Requiring Data Reporting on 16 Chemicals Under TSCA Risk Evaluation
Mar-29-2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is introducing a rule under Section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), mandating manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemicals to submit to the...
Read MoreUS Court Approves Chromium 6 California Proposition 65 Settlement for Leather Industry Compliance
On February 21, 2024, the Alameda Superior Court approved a settlement between the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and 28 leather footwear and glove companies. This settlement is a result of...
Read MoreEnvironmental Protection Agency Opens Public Comment Period for Draft Toxicological Review of PFNA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a 60-day public comment period on the draft Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Toxicological Review of Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA, CASRN 375–95–1) and Related Salts....
Read MoreTSCA Inventory Updated
On February 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest update to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. Key Findings of the Update The TSCA Inventory...
Read MoreFDA Investigates Benzene Contamination in Drugs Urges Manufacturers to Take Action
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated an investigation into the cause of benzene contamination in certain drugs, raising concerns about potential health risks associated with the presence of this...
Read MoreFDA Announces Voluntary Phase Out of PFAS in Food Packaging Completed
Mar-13-2024
On February 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a significant announcement, declaring that manufacturers have ceased selling grease-proofing substances containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) for food...
Read MoreUS EPA updates Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA fees to improve chemical reviews
On February 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule, which will increase fees and double the cost of new...
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