EPA Finalizes Stronger Rules to Cut Ethylene Oxide Emissions and Reduce Cancer Risk

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its Interim Decision on Ethylene Oxide (EtO), a widely used pesticide and sterilizing agent. EPA announced stronger protections to reduce cancer risk for...

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EPA Extends Reporting Deadlines for TSCA Health and Safety Data Rule for Vinyl Chloride and 15 Other Substances

In response to stakeholder requests, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension of the reporting deadlines under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Health and Safety Data Reporting...

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EPA Extends Public Comment Periods for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 and Vinyl Chloride Chemical Risk Evaluations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has extended the public comment periods for two key chemical evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), allowing stakeholders additional time to provide feedback on...

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EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation for 1,3-Butadiene

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for its draft TSCA risk evaluation for 1,3-butadiene. Originally set to close on February 3, 2025, the deadline is...

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California’s OEHHA Adds New Toxicity Endpoint for Bisphenol S BPS in Proposition 65 List

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has expanded the Proposition 65 listing for Bisphenol S (BPS) to include male reproductive toxicity, effective January 3, 2025.     BPS Use and...

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Washington State Proposes New Restrictions on Formaldehyde Releasers in Cosmetic Products

The Washington State Department of Ecology is proposing new rules to restrict the use of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in cosmetic products. This is because formaldehyde (CAS No 50-00-0) is a...

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California DPR Proposes Adding Chitosan to list of Exempted Pesticide Ingredients

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has proposed adding chitosan to the list of active chemicals authorised in exempted minimum-risk pesticides. This approach is consistent with a recent action by...

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US - Key Regulatory Insights 2024

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulates chemical manufacturing, importation, and use in the U.S. Since its 2016 amendment under the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act (New TSCA), the Environmental Protection Agency...

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EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluations for Phthalates and Related Chemicals

On January 6, 2025, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft risk evaluation for dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for public comment. Alongside this,...

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EPA Finalizes Risk Evaluation for Diisodecyl Phthalate DIDP

On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final risk evaluation for diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), concluding that it poses an unreasonable risk to human health, particularly to...

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