TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1976 that regulates the introduction of new chemicals and the management of existing ones. Its primary goal is to protect human health and the environment from potential risks posed by chemical substances. TSCA gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to assess and control the manufacture, use, and disposal of toxic substances. The act requires companies to provide data on chemicals they produce or import, ensuring safety assessments are conducted before these substances can be marketed.