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Chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

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    Learn about EPA's recent actions on pollution prevention and toxic chemicals.

Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, EPA evaluates potential risks from new and existing chemicals and acts to address any unreasonable risks chemicals may have on human health and the environment. Use this site to get information on recent EPA actions and find other TSCA-related resources.

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  • 11/13/25: Update on the Status of TSCA Risk Management Rule for TCE
  • 11/10/25: EPA Reschedules November 2025 Peer Review Preparatory Meeting for TSCA Risk Evaluation of D4; Extends Comment Period by 15 Days
  • 11/10/25: EPA Proposes Changes to Make PFAS Reporting Requirements More Practical and Implementable, Reducing Regulatory Burden
  • 11/10/25: EPA Extends Compliance Deadlines for Methylene Chloride Rule, Easing Challenges for Non-Federal Laboratories

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Last updated on November 13, 2025
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