Policy Issues

The American Chemistry Council interacts heavily with legislative and executive branches of the federal government on issues involving chemistry. From testimony to legislation to opinion papers and fact sheets, ACC is working to protect the environment, public health, and the security of our nation, promoting healthy and safe chemistry for the future.


energy policy » view media kit

security policy » view media kit

rail policy
  freight rail policy reform » view media kit
  rail transportation safety » view media kit

product stewardship policy
  US chemical management and regulation
    Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) » view media kit
    High Production Volume (HPV) Challenge » view media kit
    Extended HPV Initiative (EHPV)
  international chemical management & regulation
    Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH)
    Global Product Strategy (GPS)
    Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
  nanotechnology

public health policy
  biomonitoring » view media kit
  children's health
  endocrine disruption
  risk assessment
  Center for Advancing Risk Assessment Science and Policy (ARASP)

environmental policy
  definition of solid waste
  effluent guidelines
  multipollutant
  new source review
  risk-based health standards for air toxics
  risk-based cleanups
  superfund

tax policy

trade policy