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The Time Has Come for Reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act

The U.S. law to control toxic chemicals is a failure. Essentially unchanged since 1976, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) has made it almost impossible for the EPA to get information on the health or environmental risks of industrial chemicals, or to restrict the use of dangerous substances. Chemical companies are rarely required to test the toxicity of their products, are allowed to shield critical information from the public, and are able to sell even dangerous products under an “innocent until proven guilty” approach to regulation. As a result, the TSCA has been ineffective -- regardless of the administration in power. However, recent developments have created tremendous opportunity for chemical policy reform.

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