The Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976

The video explains a federal law that restricts the production or importation of new chemicals that may pose hazards to individuals or the environment. It mandates the registration of new chemicals, allowing the EPA to test and determine their risk. If a chemical is found to have a negative environmental impact, the EPA can ban its production or importation. The process ensures that unregistered chemicals undergo testing to assess their environmental effects.

What actions can the EPA take if a chemical is deemed to have a negative environmental impact?

What must happen if a chemical is not already registered in the system?