toxic substances control act

What are the Recent Amendments to TSCA?

The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, signed into law in 2016, amended TSCA to address some of its shortcomings:
- Mandatory Risk Evaluations: The amendment requires the EPA to prioritize and evaluate chemicals based on their risks.
- Increased Transparency: It improves public access to information about chemical risks.
- Enhanced Authority: The EPA now has greater authority to require testing and take action on high-risk chemicals.

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