The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) announced the agency will begin assessments on 23 commonly used chemicals, with a specific focus on flame retardant chemicals, in order to more fully understand any potential risks to people’s health and the environment. This effort is part of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Work Plan, which identifies commonly used chemicals for risk assessments. In conducting the risk assessments, the agency will use available information from various data sources. As US EPA develops its draft risk assessments, the agency will use information that is available through a wide range of publicly available data sources. The US EPA also encourages submission of additional relevant information on these chemicals, such as unpublished studies and information on uses and potential exposures. This information should be submitted by May 30, 2013, to ensure that it is included in the agency’s review.
For more information about this review, please visit the US EPA website.