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EPA Released Updated Guidance for the TSCA Nano Rule

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a) Information Gathering Rule on Nanomaterials in Commerce (EPA Nano Rule) took effect on August 14th (see our updates on this rule here).

Policy, Regulation, Nanomaterials, GuidanceJames EdeAugust 23, 2017EPA, Guidance for the TSCA NanoRule, working guidance, Section 8(a) Information Gathering Rule on Nanomaterials in Commerce, nanomaterial, nanoscale substances, Vireo AdvisorsComment

EPA Nanotechnology Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Rule Becomes Active

The TSCA section 8(a) Nanotechnology Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Rule came into effect on August 14, 2017, and also released final guidance toward compliance with the rule.

Nanomaterials, Policy, GuidanceJames EdeAugust 15, 2017TSCA section 8(a) Nanotechnology Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Rule, August 14, nanoscale substances, final guidance, one-time reporting and recordkeeping, nanomaterialsComment

Canada to publish prioritization of nanoscale substances in 2018

Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada are currently in the process of completing a prioritization of nanomaterials on their Domestic Substances List.