If you are having trouble understanding basic process flows under the new Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), please reference Dr. Richard A. Denison’s flow charts that depict the basic processes applicable to existing chemicals already in commerce, and applicable to new chemicals prior to market entry. Comparisons are shown between the processes under the old and new TSCA. Dr. Denison is a Lead Senior Scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). There are three flowcharts available:
- How the Lautenberg Act Works (Existing Chemicals);
- How the Original TSCA Worked (Existing Chemicals); and
- TSCA vs. Lautenberg Act (New Chemicals).
You can access the flow charts in Dr. Denison’s blog post on EDF’s Health webpage: Understanding basic process flows under the new TSCA.