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TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
Definition
The primary U.S. federal law governing chemical manufacture, processing, distribution, use, and disposal. Enacted 1976, amended by the Lautenberg Act 2016. Section 6(h) provides the expedited PBT pathway.
Source
15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.; Public Laws 94-469 (1976), 114-182 (2016).
Practical Explanation (Compliance Context)
TSCA defines key terms (manufacture, process, distribute, article) determining which companies and products are subject to PBT rules. Covers domestic production and imports. Partially preempts state chemical laws.
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Example
A compliance officer reviews TSCA requirements first: does the product contain PBT chemicals? Are restrictions triggered?