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US TSCA PFAS Reporting

A practical guide to US TSCA PFAS Reporting for chemicals sold in the United States: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Companies that manufactured or imported PFAS or PFAS-containing articles; Importers of products with PFAS components

Authority

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Legal basis

TSCA section 8(a)(7); PFAS reporting rule

Local representative

The US entity that manufactured or imported is responsible

Timeline

Reporting windows are set by the rule; check the current deadline

Cost

Mostly data collection and consultant effort

If you do not comply

Civil penalties for non-reporting

Who needs this

Companies that manufactured or imported PFAS or PFAS-containing articles
Importers of products with PFAS components

Documents you need

Substance identification and CAS details
Use and volume data for the reporting period
Article and mixture information

Compliance checklist

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Substance identification and CAS details
Use and volume data for the reporting period
Article and mixture information

How to comply

Screen products and supply chain for PFAS
Collect use and volume data
Submit the report through EPA's system
Retain supporting records

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: US TSCA PFAS Reporting — United States
Product category: Chemicals
Authority: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Legal basis: TSCA section 8(a)(7); PFAS reporting rule

Documents we already have:
  1. Substance identification and CAS details
  2. Use and volume data for the reporting period
  3. Article and mixture information

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under US TSCA PFAS Reporting in the United States?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Reporting windows are set by the rule; check the current deadline.

Mostly data collection and consultant effort.

Common rejection reasons

Report submitted late or not at all
Volume data incomplete
Articles not assessed

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.