EPA Deems February's New Chemicals Safe for Use
Published Date: 4/28/2025
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Summary
The EPA just shared its February 2025 review results on new chemicals and big new uses, saying they’re unlikely to harm people or the planet. Companies sending in these chemicals or new uses can move forward without extra delays or costs. If you’re in the chemical business, keep an eye on these updates to stay in the clear and on schedule!
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EPA Clears Certain New Chemicals
If you are a chemical company that submitted a premanufacture notice (PMN), microbial commercial activity notice (MCAN), or significant new use notice (SNUN) between February 1 and February 28, 2025, EPA published findings that certain new chemicals or significant new uses are "not likely to present an unreasonable risk". Those submissions covered in the February 1–28, 2025 period can proceed without extra EPA-imposed delays or costs based on these findings.
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