EPA Clears March 2026 New Chemicals for Use
Published Date: 5/29/2026
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Summary
The EPA reviewed new chemicals and new ways to use them from March 2026 and found they’re unlikely to harm people or the environment. This update affects companies making or using these chemicals, letting them move forward without extra delays or costs. If you’re in the chemical business, keep an eye on these findings to stay in the clear and on schedule!
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EPA Clears March 2026 New-Chemical Submissions
EPA reviewed certain premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs during March 1–31, 2026) and found they are "not likely to present an unreasonable risk". For the listed case numbers (P-25-0085 through P-25-0088; P-25-0089; P-25-0104; P-25-0142), the submitter may commence manufacture or processing for the significant new use notwithstanding any remaining portion of the applicable review period. TSCA still requires that a notice be submitted at least 90 days before commencing manufacture or the significant new use.
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