American Chemistry Council informs about the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, the updated U.S. chemicals regulation
June 23, 2016
TSCA reform signed into law
U.S. President Obama enacts bill reforming Toxic Substances Control Act; news providers and health group explain implications of updated U.S. chemicals regulation
June 1, 2016
Opinions: Implications of TSCA reform
Articles in Nature and The Guardian discuss what will change under reformed U.S. chemicals regulation TSCA; EPA to gain more authority, concerns over public health protection remain
February 5, 2016
ToxCast assays need improving
New study shows the ability of ToxCast assays to predict obesogens is unreliable; senior researcher comments on features in need of improvement
November 13, 2015
The war on science?
Investigative article in In These Times outlines how chemical industry influences and delays U.S. chemical regulation by informing with manipulated and misleading “science”
July 3, 2015
First results of EPA’s Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program
EPA releases screening results for 52 pesticide chemicals; American Chemistry Council applauds EPA on this accomplishment
April 29, 2015
US Senators want greater transparency in EPA’s science
Secret Science Act supported by US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
March 26, 2015
US EPA to collect information on nanomaterials
EPA proposed new reporting and recordkeeping requirements for nanoscale chemicals already in use
February 4, 2015
US: consultation on EDC screening program test guidelines
US EPA holds a public consultation on three draft test guidelines for its Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program
January 12, 2015
How to achieve a robust chemical testing program?
A commentary paper recommends strong engagement of the scientific community
