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Recent news from the USA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding PFAS and TCE. » "The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed an exemption for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting, requiring companies to submit data on products containing any level of PFAS to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) each year." » "The EPA has also announced a proposed ban on all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). If this is ultimately approved, it would be implemented in one year for all consumer and most commercial and industrial uses, and phased in over a longer period for the rest." » TCE is highly toxic and involved in serious health risks including cancer, neurotoxicity, and reproductive toxicity, the EPA stated. Its main applications include cleaning and furniture care products, automotive care products such as brake cleaners, plus spray coatings for uses in arts and crafts." » "While environmental groups welcomed these move, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) expressed concern." Source: Speciality Chemicals Magazine. #saferchemicals #chemicals #chemistry #chemicalindustry #chemicalsafety