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Chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

  • EPA is Protecting People from Toxic Chemicals

    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 how recent EPA actions, view our major milestones in implementing amended TSCA, and find other TSCA-related resources.

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  • 7/11/24: EPA Grants Petition on Three PFAS Found in Fluorinated Plastic Containers
  • 7/8/24: EPA Appoints New Members to the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals
  • 7/1/24: EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation of 1,1-Dichloroethane and Draft Hazard Assessment of 1,2-Dichloroethane for Public Comment and Peer Review
  • 6/26/24: EPA Announces Initiatives to Improve Efficiency, Worker Protections and Transparency in New Chemical Reviews
  • 6/24/24: Register for July 10 Webinar - Moving the Needle on Reuse: Reusable Food Service Ware (Part II)

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Last updated on July 11, 2024
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