Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

US EPA Final Rule Modifies Start of PFAS TSCA 8(a)(7) Reporting Submission Period

EPA has signed a final rule under TSCA section 8(a)(7) that resets the PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping submission period to begin on 31 January 2027 or 60 days after a forthcoming PFAS revisions rule becomes effective, whichever comes first. This delay gives PFAS manufacturers and importers more time to organise data, systems, and due‑diligence work ahead of the revised rule, while treating January 2027 as a hard backstop for planning even though the substantive reporting requirements may still change.

10 Apr 2026, 09:34epa.govUnited States

US EPA Seeks Comment on Candidates for Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals Membership

The US EPA is refreshing the membership of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC), with a public comment period on candidates closing April 21, 2026. This selection process offers a strategic opportunity to influence the expert panel that peer-reviews TSCA risk evaluations and scientific methodologies.

9 Apr 2026, 14:23regulations.govUnited States

US EPA Conducts Port of New York/Newark Inspections To Prevent Illegal Pesticide and Chemical Imports

US EPA and CBP are conducting high-profile joint port inspections to intercept illegal imports of pesticides, industrial chemicals, and lead-containing plumbing components. This intensified enforcement signals a shift toward proactive border-level market surveillance, increasing the risk of shipment seizures and supply chain delays for non-compliant products.

5 Apr 2026, 06:05epa.govUnited States

US Chamber Of Commerce Comments On House TSCA Modernization Discussion Draft

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued formal recommendations for TSCA modernization, prioritizing predictable chemical review timelines and risk-based assessments. Businesses should anticipate a sustained industry push to limit the scope of PFAS regulations on articles and streamline the path to market for new chemical innovations.

1 Apr 2026, 19:42uschamber.comUnited States

US EPA Proposes Extending TSCA Compliance Dates for Perchloroethylene (PCE) and Carbon Tetrachloride (CTC)

The US EPA proposed extending TSCA compliance deadlines for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) for non-federal entities through late 2027. This shift offers industrial operators critical breathing room to implement complex workplace monitoring and exposure control programs while maintaining the broader trajectory of chemical phase-downs.

31 Mar 2026, 19:33federalregister.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes One-Year Extension of TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Deadline

The US EPA has proposed a one-year extension to May 2027 for TSCA Section 8(d) health and safety data reporting on 16 high-priority chemicals. This delay provides temporary compliance relief while the agency re-evaluates the reporting scope, signaling potential future adjustments to data submission requirements for these substances.

30 Mar 2026, 15:05federalregister.govUnited States

US EPA Seeks Comment on Renewal of TSCA CBI Access ICR

The US EPA is renewing the procedural framework for authorized government and medical professional access to TSCA Confidential Business Information (CBI). This renewal maintains existing mechanisms for sensitive data disclosure during health or environmental emergencies without imposing new reporting burdens on manufacturers.

27 Mar 2026, 18:17govinfo.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes TSCA Compliance Date Extensions For Perchloroethylene And Carbon Tetrachloride

The US EPA has proposed extending TSCA compliance deadlines for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) workplace protection requirements for non-federal facilities until mid-to-late 2027. This extension provides a necessary buffer for industry to implement complex monitoring and exposure control programs while the agency prepares broader substantive revisions to these risk management rules.

27 Mar 2026, 07:46epa.govUnited States

US EPA Finalises Tolerance Exemption for Dimethylpolysiloxane (CAS 63148-62-9) in Pesticide Formulations

The US EPA has expanded the tolerance exemption for dimethylpolysiloxane (CAS 63148-62-9) by lowering the minimum molecular weight threshold for its use as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations. This regulatory easing provides greater formulation flexibility for manufacturers while streamlining compliance for residues on food and feed commodities.

26 Mar 2026, 19:33federalregister.govUnited States

US EPA To Highlight NAMs and 2035 Animal-Testing Target at 2026 SOT Annual Meeting

The US EPA is reinforcing its commitment to phase out mammalian animal testing by 2035, prioritizing New Approach Methods (NAMs) for chemical risk assessments. This transition signals a long-term shift in regulatory data expectations, requiring industry to adapt testing strategies for future chemical evaluations and TSCA compliance.

25 Mar 2026, 21:36epa.govUnited States

US Senate Introduces S.4153 To Phase Out Nonessential PFAS Uses And Prohibit Releases

US Senate bill S.4153 proposes a federal phase-out of PFAS production for nonessential uses and a total prohibition on environmental releases. This signals a transition toward mandatory PFAS substitution, necessitating an urgent audit of product formulations and manufacturing processes to mitigate future market access risks.

25 Mar 2026, 21:33congress.govUnited States

US EPA Publishes TSCA Statements of Findings for January 2026 New Chemicals

The US EPA has issued "not likely to present an unreasonable risk" findings for new chemical substances and significant new uses reviewed in January 2026. This clearance allows immediate manufacture or processing of the specified substances, facilitating market entry and providing clarity for supply chain planning under TSCA Section 5.

24 Mar 2026, 13:41federalregister.govUnited States

US Industry Coalition Urges Congress To Advance Targeted TSCA Improvements And Reauthorise TSCA Fee Authority

A coalition of over 100 industry organizations is urging the US Congress to link the reauthorization of TSCA fee authority with targeted reforms to improve the efficiency of new chemical reviews. Businesses should monitor this legislative push, as it signals potential statutory changes aimed at accelerating market access for innovative chemistries and clarifying exemptions for replacement parts.

19 Mar 2026, 19:10americanchemistry.comUnited States

United States Notifies WTO of EPA TSCA Risk Evaluation for 1,3-Butadiene

The US EPA has finalized the TSCA risk evaluation for 1,3-butadiene, concluding that the substance poses unreasonable risks to human health under several conditions of use. This determination mandates the initiation of risk management rulemaking, signaling forthcoming regulatory restrictions or stringent exposure limits for the chemical and its downstream applications.

12 Mar 2026, 20:38federalregister.govUnited States

Global PFAS Regulatory Gaps Risk Shifting Pollution to Developing Countries

A March 2026 global analysis warns that diverging PFAS regulations are driving the relocation of PFAS-intensive manufacturing and waste to jurisdictions with weaker controls. Multinational firms should anticipate increased pressure for harmonized global restrictions and "polluter pays" obligations to address these regulatory gaps.

12 Mar 2026, 20:34pubs.acs.orgGlobal

US Senate EPW TSCA Fee Reform Discussion Draft Backed by Manufacturing Groups

US Senate Republicans have proposed a major TSCA reform bill to overhaul the new-chemical review process and reauthorize fee authority for 20 years. The proposal aims to accelerate market access through expedited review tiers and third-party assessments, while industry must also navigate confirmed PFAS reporting windows beginning in April 2026.

12 Mar 2026, 11:24epw.senate.govUnited States

US EPA Requests Comment on TSCA New Chemical Submissions for September–December 2025

The US EPA has released the status of new chemical submissions from late 2025, opening a public comment period until April 9, 2026. This disclosure provides critical early visibility into the TSCA regulatory pipeline for substances in high-growth sectors like batteries, electronics, and biotechnology.

11 Mar 2026, 17:37federalregister.govUnited States

US: Former EPA Water Official Criticises PFAS Reporting and Drinking Water Rollbacks

The US EPA is moving to delay PFAS reporting and drinking water compliance deadlines while narrowing the regulatory scope for manufacturers and importers. While core standards remain legally in force, businesses should prepare for a period of high regulatory uncertainty and potential rollbacks driven by political shifts and ongoing litigation.

11 Mar 2026, 16:49thehill.comUnited States

US PEER Files FOIA Requests on EPA’s AI Use in Workforce Monitoring and Chemical Safety

Public interest groups have launched a transparency investigation into the US EPA's use of artificial intelligence for workforce monitoring and chemical safety assessments. This scrutiny signals increasing pressure on regulators to ensure AI-driven chemical risk evaluations are transparent and scientifically defensible, potentially affecting future regulatory predictability.

10 Mar 2026, 10:36peer.orgUnited States

US EPA Proposes Paper Manifest Sunset Rule to Phase Out Paper Hazardous Waste Manifests

The US EPA has proposed a mandatory transition to electronic e-Manifests for hazardous and PCB waste shipments, sunsetting paper documentation 24 months after the final rule is issued. Businesses must digitize waste-tracking workflows and ensure all handlers, including generators and transporters, are registered in the EPA system to maintain legal transport and disposal capabilities.

9 Mar 2026, 18:32federalregister.govUnited States