EPA Orders Testing On Nine Chemicals To Bolster Next TSCA Evaluations

EPA is ordering chemical manufacturers to conduct new hazard and exposure testing for nine of the next 20 chemicals slated for evaluation, marking its second use of that authority under the reformed TSCA following warnings from science advisors and stakeholders that it needs more information to ensure the reviews are credible. “After reviewing available data on these chemicals, EPA has determined additional data are needed and is using its TSCA test order authority to require companies to develop and submit...