Toxic Substance Control Act
/ˈtɒksɪk ˈsʌbstəns kənˈtroʊl ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law enacted in 1976 designed to regulate the introduction and use of chemical substances to protect public health and the environment.
The Toxic Substance Control Act requires manufacturers to report information on chemical substances they produce.
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- toxic substance control act
- toxic substance control acts
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as TSCA, this Act empowers the EPA to require testing and restrict the use of certain chemicals; understanding its relationship to other environmental statutes is crucial for regulatory compliance.
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