US-TSCA • US
US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
US federal law regulating the manufacture, import, processing and use of chemical substances.
Topics
Chemicals
Description
TSCA gives the US Environmental Protection Agency authority to require reporting, record-keeping, testing and restrictions relating to chemical substances. It applies to substances, mixtures and certain articles imported or manufactured in the United States.
What to do
- Determine whether the product contains chemical substances subject to TSCA requirements.
- Check TSCA inventory status for substances manufactured or imported into the US.
- Assess applicable restrictions, reporting or notification obligations.
- Maintain documentation demonstrating TSCA compliance.
References
- US EPA – TSCA overviewhttps://www.epa.gov/tsca