Course Overview
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is the primary U.S. federal chemical control law. As such, it affects companies that manufacture, import, process, or use chemical substances, including chemical substances in formulated products and articles.  Under the TSCA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers regulatory programs for both new and existing chemicals.

What You Will Learn
This TSCA introductory course is a recorded course that is available on demand.  It will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the chemical regulatory programs administered by the EPA under the TSCA.

Course Agenda
This course is divided into three parts and nine modules, as outlined below.  The nine modules, which should be completed in the order indicated, vary in length and time.  The total recording time is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Part I - Introduction to TSCA
Module 1 - Overview of TSCA (approximately 15 minutes)
Module 2 - The TSCA Inventory (approximately 30 minutes)

Part II - New Chemicals Program
Module 3 - Premanufacture Notification for New Chemical Substances (approximately 30 minutes)
Module 4 - Premanufacture Notification Exemptions (approximately 15 minutes)
Module 5 - Significant New Use Rules (approximately 15 minutes)

Part III - Existing Chemicals Program
Module 6 - Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements (approximately 50 minutes)
Module 7 - Testing Requirements (approximately 10 minutes)
Module 8 - Prioritization, Risk Evaluation, and Regulation (approximately 20 minutes)
Module 9 - Chemical Exports and Imports (approximately 15 minutes)

Who Is This Course Suitable For?
This course is intended for anyone who needs a basic understanding of the TSCA, including, but not limited to, business managers, manufacturing personnel, purchasing agents, research and development (R&D) personnel, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authors, and sales and marketing personnel.

It is not intended for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) or chemical regulatory personnel who are responsible for ensuring compliance with TSCA requirements.  These individuals should take our live TSCA: Advanced Course instead.