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Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) -Ryan Gerard

Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) -Ryan Gerard. Passed by congress to regulate the introduction of new or already existing chemicals. Companies who want to use new chemicals must check with the EPA who inspects for safety of new chemical.

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Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) -Ryan Gerard

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  1. Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA) -Ryan Gerard • Passed by congress to regulate the introduction of new or already existing chemicals. • Companies who want to use new chemicals must check with the EPA who inspects for safety of new chemical. • EPA under the TSCA has the power to regulate or ban the product and chemical if it poses a threat to human health or the environment.

  2. Toxic Substances Control Act • Food, drugs, cosmetics, pesticides and others are excluded from this act. • The TSCA has been successful in addressing the production, importation, use and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, radon, and lead based paints. • Amendments have been added to ensure the proper inspection of potentially hazardous chemicals as well as limitations on disposal

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