Global Chemical Regulation: TSCA and its International Counterparts

Presented in conjunction with Technology Sciences Group Inc. (TSG) and ABS Consulting

This course takes an in-depth look at TSCA laws and regulations that govern the manufacture, importation, distribution, and use of chemicals in the U.S., including Premanufacture Notification (PMN), Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), Section 8(e) reporting, and the Inventory Update Rule.

Course Goals

• Learn how to prepare a PMN and what EPA will look for when reviewing your submissions
• Gain experience in using the TSCA Inventory, EPA’s primary tool for implementing TSCA
• Learn how to comply with TSCA import certifications and export notifications
• Understand how to protect your trade secrets and what records you must retain
• Find out what information you must report to EPA under Section 8(e) – Substantial Risk Reporting
• Learn how to create and manage a TSCA program at your company – internal education, communication, and self-auditing
• Learn how to protect yourself and your company from liability
• Familiarize yourself with international chemical regulations

Course Highlights

• TSCA: Regulating the Manufacture, Importation, Distribution and Use of Chemicals in the United States
• The TSCA Inventory: A Tool for Manufacturers, Importers, Processors, and Users
• Premanufacture Notification: The Critical Requirement for Manufacturers and Importers
• Preparing a Premanufacture Notification and Seeing it through EPA
• 5(e) Consent Orders, Significant New Use Rules & Test Rules including the HPV Challenge Program
• Import and Export Requirements
• Managing for TSCA Compliance: Developing and Maintaining a Compliance Program
• Record-keeping and Data Reporting: Requirements for Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Processors and Users
• Substantial Risk Reporting Guidelines
• Enforcement and Self-Protection Issues
• Auditing for TSCA Compliance
• REACH Planning and Implementation
• Chemical regulation in the EU, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Australia

Course Fee

The course fee is $1,000 (a $400 discount) for people who register through McKenna Long & Aldridge, and includes two continental breakfasts, two lunches, and a cocktail reception on the first day.

For Further Information

Please contact Nina MacLeay by telephone at (213) 243-6063 or by e-mail at nmacleay@mckennalong.com.

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