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TSCA Compliance in the United States

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

Who needs it

Chemical substances manufactured or imported into the U.S.; Articles containing regulated substances

Authority

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Legal basis

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Local representative

Importers must certify compliance

Timeline

Before manufacture or import

Cost

EPA fees and testing costs vary

If you do not comply

Import refusal, fines, and enforcement action

Who needs this

Chemical substances manufactured or imported into the U.S.
Articles containing regulated substances

Documents you need

Inventory status check
PMN or exemption records
Safety data sheets

Compliance checklist

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Inventory status check
PMN or exemption records
Safety data sheets

How to comply

Check the TSCA Inventory
Submit a notice for new chemicals
Keep import certification records

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: TSCA Compliance — United States
Product category: Chemicals
Authority: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Legal basis: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Documents we already have:
  1. Inventory status check
  2. PMN or exemption records
  3. Safety data sheets

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under TSCA Compliance 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

Before manufacture or import.

EPA fees and testing costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Substance not on the inventory
Missing new chemical notice
No import certification

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.