PRRT 01. Definition and History of TSCA

TSCA stands for Toxic Substances Control Act, or TSCA for short. It was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1976 and took effect in 1977. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for its implementation. The Act aims to comprehensively consider the environmental, economic and social impacts of chemical substances circulating in the United States and prevent “unreasonable risks” to human health and the environment.

After several revisions, TSCA has become an important regulation for the effective management of chemical substances in the United States. For companies whose products exported to the US market fall into the TSCA regulatory category, TSCA compliance is a prerequisite for normal trade in US products. These regulations were further amended on January 7, 2021, and took effect on February 5, 2021, and will be implemented in stages starting on March 8.

TSCA applies to naturally occurring and chemically generated chemicals, chemicals in mixtures, and chemicals intentionally released from articles. It is important to note that TSCA also defines chemicals as microorganisms. However, the following categories of chemicals fall under other federal laws and are not regulated by TSCA: tobacco and tobacco products, nuclear materials, munitions, food, food additives, drugs, cosmetics, and substances used only as pesticides.

PART 02, TSCA Five Toxic Substances Index

The specific names, permitted contents and effective dates of the five toxic substances of TSCA tested by Junhua PEEK PEEK are shown in the figure below:

PART 03. Junhua PEEK PEEK Inspection Results

The outsourced test results of Junhua PEEK PEEK for five TSCA toxic substances are in compliance with the requirements and none of them are contained (see the test report below for details).

PART 04. Countermeasures

The TSCA Toxic Substances Rule imposes control requirements on the products of many companies. Companies need to understand the control requirements of the regulations as soon as possible, develop control plans suitable for their own companies, and determine the compliance of products through testing or supply chain investigations. Jiangsu Junhua’s Quality Assurance Department will assist companies in completing hazardous substance testing or investigations, respond to regulatory control requirements in a timely manner, and reduce corporate export risks.