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Be the Snake: How the Chemical Industry Can Shed, Adapt, and Evolve in 2025
In 2025, the chemical industry must embody the snake's traits of intelligence, flexibility, and transformation to navigate evolving regulations, sustainability goals, and digital advancements. By shedding outdated practices and embracing innovation, companies can thrive amidst change.
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Be the Snake: How the Chemical Industry Can Shed, Adapt, and Evolve in 2025
China
European Union
United States
EU REACH
China REACH
TSCA
Expert View
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US EPA Identifies Next Five High-Priority Substances for TSCA Risk Assessments
Recently, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and related regulations, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the listing of five chemical substances as high-priority substances for risk assessment. This decision took effect on December 18, 2024.
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US EPA Identifies Next Five High-Priority Substances for TSCA Risk Assessments
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Risk Assessment
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US EPA Sets Stage for Gradual Prohibition of TCE and PCE
Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has drafted new risk management policies for Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Tetrachloroethylene (PCE). EPA plans to eradicate all TCE uses within a year, including its production and processing in most commercial and all consumer products, to safeguard potential TCE-exposed individuals. Concurrently, a ten-year phased PCE elimination in the dry cleaning industry is planned to minimize risks for workers or frequent visitors of such facilities.
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US EPA Sets Stage for Gradual Prohibition of TCE and PCE
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United States
Chemicals
US EPA Finalizes Risk Assessment for Flame Retardant TCEP
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its final risk assessment for the flame retardant Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP), identifying significant risks to both human health and the environment. The findings link TCEP to kidney cancer, neurological and renal damage, and reduced fertility.
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TSCA
Risk Assessment
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US EPA Finalizes Risk Assessment for Flame Retardant TCEP
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TSCA
Risk Assessment
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US EPA to Conduct TSCA Risk Evaluation for 1,3-Butadiene
The US EPA is seeking public nominations for scientists and technical experts to participate in the peer review. Nominations are due by October 18.
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TSCA
Chemicals
US EPA to Conduct TSCA Risk Evaluation for 1,3-Butadiene
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Chemicals
US EPA Proposes Listing Five Chemicals as High-Priority Substances for TSCA Risk Evaluation
On July 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to designate five chemicals as high-priority substances for risk assessment under Section 6(b) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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US EPA Proposes Listing Five Chemicals as High-Priority Substances for TSCA Risk Evaluation
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TSCA
Chemicals
Over 130 Confidential Chemicals Added to US TSCA Non-Confidential Inventory
On May 29, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the latest version of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory, which includes 886,770 chemical substances, of which 42,377 are active chemicals. This update to the TSCA Inventory includes the addition of more than 130 substances formerly on the confidential list and 29 existing substances.
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Over 130 Confidential Chemicals Added to US TSCA Non-Confidential Inventory
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TSCA
Chemicals
US EPA Bans All Ongoing Uses of Chrysotile Asbestos
EPA announced that it has finished the risk management rule under the updated existing chemical review process in Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), banning the manufacture, import, processing, distribution and use of chrysotile asbestos.
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Trade Compliance
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US EPA Bans All Ongoing Uses of Chrysotile Asbestos
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Trade Compliance
TSCA
23 New Chemical Substances Added to the TSCA Inventory
On February 22, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory for the first half of 2024. The updated TSCA Inventory contains a total of 86,741 chemical substances, of which 42,293 are active. The latest update adds 23 new chemicals compared to the August 2023 Inventory. The TSCA Inventory is updated biannually to keep chemical information current and accurate.
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23 New Chemical Substances Added to the TSCA Inventory
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TSCA
US EPA Adjusted the TSCA Fees
On Feb 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final rule on revising the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) fee. The revised fees will be effective 60 days after the 2024 final rule is published in the Federal Register.
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US EPA Adjusted the TSCA Fees
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Trade Compliance