🧪EPA Extends Reporting Deadline for Chemical Health Data
Certain Existing Chemicals; Request To Submit Unpublished Health and Safety Data Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Extension of Submission Deadline
Summary
In response to requests from stakeholders, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is amending the deadline for reporting pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Health and Safety Data Reporting rule, which requires manufacturers (including importers) of 16 specified chemical substances to report certain lists and copies of unpublished health and safety studies to EPA. Specifically, EPA is amending the deadline from March 13, 2025, to June 11, 2025, for one of the 16 chemical substances (vinyl chloride) and to September 9, 2025, for the remaining 15 chemical substances. The Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule requires manufacturers (including importers) of certain chemical substances to submit lists and copies of certain unpublished health and safety studies to EPA.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation requires manufacturers of specific chemicals to submit unpublished health and safety data, impacting regulatory compliance for businesses in the chemical industry. The extension of reporting deadlines allows for better compliance and reduces the risk of enforcement consequences.