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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a request from several companies, including International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) and DRT America, Inc. (DRT), to conduct a risk evaluation of a chemical known as OTNE under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This evaluation aims to determine if OTNE poses an unreasonable risk to health or the environment. The EPA invites feedback on the potential conditions of OTNE's use and any other relevant information that may assist in its evaluation. Comments must be submitted by April 5, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers to submit unpublished health and safety studies on 16 specific chemicals. This rule, effective January 13, 2025, aims to collect important data to help the EPA understand potential risks associated with these chemicals and manage them appropriately under TSCA guidelines, especially for prioritization and risk evaluation purposes. The rule includes details on which studies need to be reported, exemptions, and how to submit the information; it is intended to address market failures by ensuring the EPA can make informed decisions based on actual data rather than assumptions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the final risk evaluation for diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA has found that DIDP presents an unreasonable risk to human health, particularly to female workers of reproductive age, due to non-cancer effects like reduced offspring survival linked to inhalation exposure. The EPA will propose regulatory actions to manage these risks, focusing on preventing high exposure levels in certain work scenarios. This review and the ensuing actions are guided by TSCA's requirement to use the best available science to ensure chemical safety.

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rescheduled the meeting dates for the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) regarding the draft risk evaluation of 1,3-butadiene. The preparatory meeting will occur on March 25, 2025, and the peer review meeting will be from April 1 to 4, 2025; these will be virtual public meetings. People can submit comments or register to speak at these meetings through the EPA's website. The meetings will cover the evaluation of potential risks associated with 1,3-butadiene, a chemical substance used in various industrial processes.