TSCA section 6 (H

The Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and Section 6 (H)

• TSCA: 1976 US law enacted to regulate the introduction of new or existing chemicals.
• Managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• TSCA does not categorize chemicals in toxic and non-toxic chemicals, but prohibits the production or import of chemicals that are not listed in the TSCA directory or are subject to exceptions.

Section 6 (h) - persistent, bio -accumulable and toxic (PBT) chemicals

• Section 6 (h) was added in 2016 by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.
• Concentrates on PBT chemicals: remain in the environment, accumulate in the body tissue and have the potential for long-term, harmful effects.
• The EPA called for rapid measures to regulate these chemicals and tackle their risks.

• Reference:https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicalsver-tsca/persistent-bioaccumulative and-toxic-pbt-chemicals

Fabrics that are regulated under TSCA 6 (H)

• Reference:https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicalsver-tsca/persistent-bioaccumulative and-toxic-pbt-chemicals

 

Ahmed Sakr

Product compliance consultant

Complymarket UG (limited liability)