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Help with Chemical Data Reporting: How to Search for Chemicals Subject to Certain TSCA Actions

This document contains instructions on how to identify chemicals that are the subject of certain actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) using the Substance Registry Services (SRS).

Bed Bugs and Schools

Bed bugs have long been a pest – feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts. They are successful hitchhikers, and can move from an infested site to furniture, bedding, baggage, boxes, and clothing.

Ticks and Schools

Ticks are found throughout the world and carry many diseases. Find out more about ticks and how to avoid exposure.

Frequent Questions about Disinfectants and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

View all frequent questions about disinfectants and coronavirus (COVID-19)

Pesticide Safety Tips

Although pesticides can be useful, they also can be dangerous if used carelessly or are not stored properly. Read some tips for safer pest control.

Interagency Working Group: Public Meeting on Endangered Species Pesticide Issues

Register for the Interagency Working Group Public Meeting on Endangered Species Pesticide Issues taking place Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Register for the Third and Final TSCA Engineering Initiative Webinar

Upcoming Spanish-Language Webinars: Learn About Reducing Lead Exposure

Register for Webinar on Reducing Vertebrate Animal Testing

The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Implementation Activities

The new law includes much needed modernizations to TSCA, the only major piece of environmental legislation that had not been updated since it was passed in the fall of 1976.

Spot-On Enhanced Reporting Pilot Presentation

EPA presented a webinar on the pilot program for enhanced incident reporting for spot-on flea and tick products. This presentation will help you learn more about this program.

Toxicity Tests for Human Health Assessments for Pesticides

EPA requires certain toxicity tests before registering a pesticide product. Find out more about this testing.

CRP - VD Tube & Closure - Unit Non-Reclosable Packaging Rigid

This is a unit-dose non-reclosable rigid package. The package consists of a tube and a closure that is permanently attached to the tube neck. The package is opened by pushing down on the closure and simultaneously turning it counterclockwise.

National Poison Prevention Week – EPA Urges Public to Keep All Pesticides in Original Containers to Prevent Accidental Poisoning

Poison Control Centers have reported cases of accidental poisonings from ingestion of chemicals stored in soda and juice bottles and cans, coffee cups, baby bottles and various other beverage containers. Keep pesticides in their original containers.