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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6322
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a final risk evaluation for the chemical C.I. Pigment Violet 29, used in various products like paints and inks. This evaluation checks if the chemical poses any unreasonable risks to health or the environment under certain conditions of use. The EPA found some uses of the chemical do pose unreasonable risks, and they plan to address these through management measures. Information and related documents are available on the EPA's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has checked if a chemical named C.I. Pigment Violet 29, found in things like paints, is harmful to people or nature. They found that some uses are not safe, so they plan to fix those.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8628
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a notice regarding its findings on new chemical substances and significant new uses under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This notice, covering the period from August 1, 2019, to August 31, 2019, states that these substances are not likely to pose an unreasonable risk to health or the environment. The decision involves premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs). Additional information and the EPA's detailed reasoning can be found in the Federal Register or by contacting the EPA directly.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) checked some new chemicals to make sure they're safe, and they think these chemicals won't hurt people or nature. They wrote down what they found and shared it with everyone so that people know these new things are okay to use.