EPA Proposal on SNURs for 37 Chemicals Under TSCA
May-15-2025
On 4 April 2025, the United States notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed rule to establish Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for 37 chemical substances under the Toxic...
Read MoreCalifornia Update on SB 682: New Regulations on PFAS in Consumer Products
May-12-2025
Introduced in the 2025–2026 legislative session, California Senate Bill 682 (SB 682) aims to address environmental and public health concerns associated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances are often...
Read MoreEPA Finalizes Stronger Rules to Cut Ethylene Oxide Emissions and Reduce Cancer Risk
Apr-25-2025
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...
Read MoreEPA Extends Reporting Deadlines for TSCA Health and Safety Data Rule for Vinyl Chloride and 15 Other Substances
Apr-01-2025
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...
Read MoreEPA Extends Public Comment Periods for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 and Vinyl Chloride Chemical Risk Evaluations
Mar-21-2025
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...
Read MoreEPA Extends Public Comment Period for Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation for 1,3-Butadiene
Mar-10-2025
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...
Read MoreCalifornia’s OEHHA Adds New Toxicity Endpoint for Bisphenol S BPS in Proposition 65 List
Feb-26-2025
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...
Read MoreWashington State Proposes New Restrictions on Formaldehyde Releasers in Cosmetic Products
Feb-24-2025
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...
Read MoreCalifornia DPR Proposes Adding Chitosan to list of Exempted Pesticide Ingredients
Feb-11-2025
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...
Read MoreUS - Key Regulatory Insights 2024
Feb-06-2025
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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