EPAProposed Rule
Procedures for Chemical Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
EnvironmentHealthcare
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Summary
The EPA is proposing new procedures for how it evaluates whether chemicals are safe or dangerous to human health and the environment. This matters to everyday people because these procedures determine which chemicals companies can use in products we buy, from cleaning supplies to clothing to food containers.
Key Points
- 1The EPA is establishing clearer rules for how it decides if a chemical poses a risk to people's health or the environment
- 2Chemical manufacturers and importers will need to follow new procedures when the EPA reviews their products for safety
- 3The public has until November 8, 2025 to submit comments about these proposed procedures before they become final
- 4These new procedures could make the chemical safety review process more transparent and standardized across all chemicals
- 5The changes affect any company that makes or brings chemicals into the United States
Key Dates
Published
September 23, 2025
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