EPA issues TSCA new chemicals submission guide

EPA has issued new guidance to assist chemical manufacturers seeking approval of new chemicals to submit accurate pre-manufacture notices (PMN) for review, part of the agency's effort to speed such reviews, which have slowed as the agency struggles to implement the revised toxics law and faces a suit over its framework review plan. EPA June 20 released its “Points to Consider When Preparing TSCA New Chemical Notifications” guide , instructing manufacturers on how to prepare PMNs that may quickly pass...