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  • Chemical Concerns – Insights on Air Pollution, Public Health, and Chemical Safety

    Understanding basic process flows under the new TSCA

    Posted: in Health policy, TSCA reform

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    Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist.

    As an additional resource for people delving into the new Lautenberg Act that was signed by President Obama last week, I have developed some flow charts depicting the basic processes applicable to existing chemicals already in commerce and new chemicals prior to market entry.

    Comparisons are shown between the processes under the old and new laws.

    A PDF version is available here; or click on the thumbnails below.

     

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