The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is an important chemical control law in the United States. It has authorized departments of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose certain regulatory measures on new and existing chemical substances. January 6, 2021, United States The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule pursuant to Section 6(h) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) on five chemicals that are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) Restrictions, effective February 5, 2021.

TSCA certification supervision scope:

Products not regulated by TSCA: Tobacco and tobacco products, nuclear materials, arms, food, food additives, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and substances used only as pesticides. That is to say, in addition to these products, other non-metallic products must do TSCA.

The five US TSCA controlled substances and their common uses are as follows:

Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE): a flame retardant in plastic casings for wires and cables used in televisions, computers, audio and video equipment, textiles and upholstered items, communications and electronic equipment, and other applications;

Phenol, Isopropyl Phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)): Used in hydraulic oils, lubricants, lubricants and greases, various industrial coatings, adhesives, sealants and plastics Plasticizers, flame retardants, anti-wear additives or anti-compression additives;

2,4,6-Tri(tert-butyl)phenol (2,4,6-TTBP): an intermediate/reactant in processing that is incorporated into formulations for fuels and fuel-related additives;

Hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD): a chemical used as a halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon, produced as a by-product in the production of chlorinated hydrocarbons; and

Pentachlorothiophenol (PCTP): A chemical used to make rubber softer for industrial use.

US TSCA certification processing cycle:

The normal cycle is 5-7 working days

US TSCA certification process:

1. The enterprise prepares product information to the testing agency

2. The testing agency conducts sample evaluation and quotation

3. The enterprise fills in the application form and expresses the sample to the testing agency

4. Both parties sign a contract

5. The testing agency arranges the test

6. After the test is completed, the testing agency will issue a draft certificate and a draft report to the enterprise for confirmation

7. The company will issue a formal certificate report after confirming that it is correct