NACD worked closely with Congress on revisions to TSCA. The association also supported the passage of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act, and remains engaged on its implementation. However, NACD says it has serious concerns about the impact of continued astronomical fee hikes.

National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President Eric R. Byer issued the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 2576, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21^st Century Act that would reform the 40-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses to participate as consultants for a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel as the agency considers steps to reduce lead-based paint exposure from the renovation, repair and painting of public and commercial buildings.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a web-based tool, called ChemView, to improve access to chemical-specific regulatory information developed by EPA and data submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 

A number of Senate Republicans and Democrats have introduced a bipartisan proposal to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would begin assessments on 23 commonly used chemicals, with a specific focus on flame retardant chemicals, in order to more fully understand any potential risks to health and the environment.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently conveyed a message to the staffs of Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Christopher Coons (D-DE) stating that the U.S. Senate should find a bipartisan solution to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).