TSCA
15 U.S.C. §2601 et seq. — Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended by the Lautenberg Act (2016)
Topic : Chemicals · Level : National
Today
In force. PFAS 8(a)(7) window opens 31 Jan 2027 or 60 days after revision rule; Nov 2025 exemptions not final.
Summary
TSCA lets the US EPA control chemicals made in or imported into the US. Its PFAS rule requires reporting of PFAS made or imported since 2011; the reporting window now opens by 31 January 2027 at the latest.
Who is concerned
- Turnover
- non précisé
- Employees
- non précisé
- Listed company
- cotées et non cotées
- Sectors
- Chemicals
- Textiles and apparel
- Electronics
- Packaging
- Triggering activities
- Making or importing chemical substances
- Importing PFAS-containing articles since 2011
- Exporting chemicals to the US
- Extraterritorial reach
- Yes
US importers must certify TSCA compliance; foreign makers supply composition data for PFAS and other reports.
- Examples
- US chemical importer
- US importer of coated textiles
- Electronics importer with fluoropolymer parts
What the law requires
- Certify TSCA compliance for imported chemical substances
- Report PFAS made or imported since 2011 under 8(a)(7)
- Submit pre-manufacture notice for new chemicals
- Respect EPA restrictions on regulated substances
Penalties
Civil fines up to USD 49,772 per violation per day (2025 inflation-adjusted); criminal penalties for knowing violations.
What this changes for a supplier in China
Chinese chemical and article makers are asked to declare PFAS and substance composition so US importers can certify and report.
Expected evidence
- Full material declaration or SDS
- PFAS presence statement with CAS numbers
- Volumes shipped to the US since 2011
Tiers : Tier 1-2