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EPA Proposes Extension of Methylene Chloride Compliance Deadline under TSCA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed extending the compliance deadlines under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain entities regulated for their use of methylene chloride. The 18-month extension specifically applies to

EPA Proposes Exemption of HCFO-1224ydZ from Volatile Organic Compounds Classification

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposal to revise the regulatory definition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The proposed change would add (Z)-1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, com

EPA Finalizes Ban on Carcinogen Trichloroethylene TCE and Phase-Out of Perchloroethylene PCE Under TSCA.

From December 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be implementing a ban on trichloroethylene (TCE, CAS No: 79-01-6) and a phase-out of perchloroethylene (PCE, CAS No: 127-18-4) under the bipartisan these long-awaited me

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, EPA published technical support doc

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 unprotected female workers of reprod

US EPA Adds Nine More PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory

On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by adding nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The nine PFAS were added to the TRI list as part of the Fiscal Year 2020 Nationa

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 workers and communities. EtO is use

EPA Strengthens Farmworker and Community Safety with Final AEZ Rule and Interim Guidance

On 22 November 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of interim guidance and additional resources to support implementation of the final rule for the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Application Exclu

EPA Proposes Rule to Protect Workers from Exposure to C.I. Pigment Violet 29

On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed its 8th rule under TSCA to protect workers from inhaling C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) (CAS 81-33-4), a chemical that has been linked to lung damage. The rule would mandate

EPA Finalizes Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation Under TSCA – Highlighting Cancer Risks

On January 2, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized it's risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The Agency concluded that formaldehyde poses an unreasonable risk of harm to human healt

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 (EPA) has expanded chemical t

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 the United States Environmental P

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 now extended to March 5, 2025, to allow additiona

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 regulatory decisions for C.I

EPA Proposal on SNURs for 37 Chemicals Under TSCA

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 Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposal was published by t

EPA Delays PFAS Reporting Deadline for Manufacturers

On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an interim final rule delaying the start of the PFAS reporting period under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7). Originally set to begin on July 11, 2025, the

EPA Releases Guidance on New Chemical Submission Requirements Under TSCA Final Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released new guidance materials to help companies meet updated requirements for submitting new chemical information under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These requirements were introduced i

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