Toxic Substances Control Act

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The passage of the TSA amendment in 2016 was a watershed. The amendments, known as the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, are the result of years of work and negotiations by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, as well as extensive involvement by stakeholders in

The passage of the TSA amendment in 2016 was a watershed. The amendments, known as the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, are the result of years of work and negotiations by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, as well as extensive involvement by stakeholders in industry, environmental, public health, animal rights, and labor organizations.The law, which passed both houses of Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support, is the first major update to any environmental law in 40 years.

Effective, efficient, science-based, and risk-based implementation of TSCA is critical to health and safety, innovation, the supply chain, and the U.S. economy.

Apply the best Available Science: EPA's decisions must be based on real exposure scenarios, use the most relevant scientific information, comply with statutory TSCA scientific standards, and stop overestimating risks.

Timely review of new chemical: EPA's process for reviewing new chemical must be timely, transparent, and allow for regular communication.

Evaluate each condition of use: EPA regulatory decisions must be based on how the chemical is used, real-world exposure, conditions of use, and existing safety protocols.

Improve communication: EPA must strengthen communication with manufacturers, update processes to make them transparent and objective, and ensure that they fully incorporate relevant information about actual use and exposure.

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