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US chemical management and regulation

The products of chemistry are among the most thoroughly evaluated and regulated in commerce. Chemicals are developed, manufactured, distributed and used under a strict and comprehensive set of government rules found in more than a dozen separate federal laws. ACC supports tiered (phased) testing approaches that use results-based prioritization to focus testing on chemicals of greatest concern to public health, thus reducing the total amount of testing and animal research necessary to protect public health. To this end, ACC supports using hazard and exposure data to prioritize substances for further evaluation, which provides more efficient use of resources, including laboratory animals.

Contact: Tiffany Harrington
Phone: 703-741-5583

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is the central law governing industrial chemicals in commerce. Passed in 1976, TSCA gives the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency broad authority to screen and regulate both new and existing chemicals. Many chemicals are subject to additional regulations based on their intended uses. Under TSCA, EPA has the authority to limit or prohibit the manufacture and distribution of a substance if it is found to pose an unreasonable risk.

Webcast: The Future of U.S. Chemical Policy
ACC was proud to co-sponsor this historical conference. Cal Dooley, ACC President and CEO, joined other trade association and NGO CEOs for a panel discussion titled “Chemicals Policy for the 21st Century.” » view webcast | agenda

ACC Encouraged by Release of Administration’s Principles for Chemicals Management Reform
ACC looks forward to working with the Administration, Congress, environmental and animal rights organizations, labor and others with a stake in this issue, to advance reforms that will promote public confidence in the safety of our products. » learn more

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