Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1976 that gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to regulate chemicals used in manufacturing, commercial products, and industrial processes. Its main goal is to protect human health and the environment by ensuring that new and existing chemicals are safe. Under TSCA, the EPA can require testing of chemicals, restrict their use, or ban them if they pose unacceptable risks. This law aims to prevent harm from toxic substances while fostering innovation in chemical safety.