The US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was passed on October 11, 1976 and came into effect on January 1, 1977. The latest TSCA Inventory was published in February 2024,which includes a total of 86,741 existing chemical substances.
Substances included in the TSCA Inventory are existing substances in the US, and are divided into a public list and a confidential list. Currently,there are 18,416 existing substances listed in the confidential list. To check whether a substance is listed on the confidential list, enterprises shall submit a Bona Fide Intent to request written confirmation from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
► Chemicals not listed in the TSCA are classified as new chemical substances. Manufacturers or importers shall submit pre-manufacture notification (PMN) applications to the EPA through the CDX system at least 90 days before manufacture or import. For new chemical substances that meet special requirements,certain exemptions instead of a full PMN filing shall be submitted,including Low Volume Exemption, Test Market Exemption, Low Exposure Exemption, Polymer Exemption, R&D Exemption, etc.
► Substances listed in the TSCA Inventory shall be confirmed whether it is an active substance. If it is negative, a notification to the EPA is required first. In addition,existing substances shall be confirmed whether they are subject to Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) and Significant New Use Reporting (SNUR).
► When a PMN obtains approval, a Notice of Commencement (NOC) shall be submitted to the EPA within 30 days of first importation or production.
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Regulations and standards
► Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act June 22, 2016
► The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976
Regulatory authorities
► US Environmental Protection Agency
► US Customs
► US Border Protection and the Department of The Treasury
Exemptions
The following substances are exempted:
- Mixtures;
- Pesticides;
- Tobacco and tobacco products;
- Munitions and special nuclear materials;
- Items to be taxed on sale;
- Food, food additives, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and medical devices.
How to obtain the list?
- Click here to search for the latest inventory
- Search the website:
https://www.epa.gov/tsca-inventory/how-access-tsca-inventory - Contact CIRS Group to purchase the latest version (in Excel)
Our services
- TSCA inventory checking
- Obligations of Existing Chemical Substances in the TSCA Inventory
- Exemptions (for substances governed by other regulations, substances used in R&D, low volume substances, polymers, etc.)
- Pre-manufacture Notification (PMN)
- Significant New Use Notification (SNUN)
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