EPA Issues New TSCA Test Orders Targeting Eight ‘High-Priority’ Chemicals

EPA is ordering chemical manufacturers to conduct a second round of toxicity tests on eight of the second batch of 20 chemicals it has designated as high-priority for TSCA evaluation, based on a finding that Trump-era test orders, which relied on non-animal tests, left gaps on their dangers to consumers, birds and aquatic life. “After reviewing reasonably available data on these chemicals, EPA has determined additional data are needed and is using its [Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)] test order...