Toxic Substances Control Act
/ˈtɑːksɪk ˈsʌbstənsɪz kənˈtroʊl ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal law enacted in 1976 to regulate the introduction and use of chemicals that may pose a risk to health or the environment.
The Toxic Substances Control Act requires manufacturers to report new chemicals before they enter the market.
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- toxic substances control act
- toxics substances control acts
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as TSCA, this statute empowers the EPA to review and control potentially hazardous chemicals; drafters should specify the statute's regulatory scope clearly.
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