EPA Shares Status of New Chemicals Under Review
Published Date: 6/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA just shared updates on new chemicals they’re reviewing from February and March 2026. If you make or use chemicals, this heads-up lets you know what’s in the pipeline and invites you to comment by July 15, 2026. No big fees or deadlines yet, but staying in the loop could save you time and trouble later!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
TSCA filing requirement before manufacture or import
Under TSCA section 5, any person who intends to manufacture (including import) a new chemical substance for a non-exempt commercial purpose, or to manufacture/process for a use EPA has designated a significant new use, is required to submit a PMN, MCAN, or SNUN to EPA before initiating that activity.
Public comment deadline: July 15, 2026
EPA is accepting public comments on the new-chemical submissions listed in this notice. Comments must be received on or before July 15, 2026, and should reference docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-1387 and the specific case number.
EPA published March 2026 chemical lists
EPA published tables showing PMNs, SNUNs, MCANs, NOCs, and test information that passed initial screening during 2026-03-01 through 2026-03-31. Non-CBI information is available on the EPA website and in ChemView at https://chemview.epa.gov/ and via the TSCA review pages linked in the notice.
Test marketing exemptions (TME) under TSCA 5(h)(1)
TSCA section 5(h)(1) authorizes EPA to grant test marketing exemptions (TMEs) allowing manufacture or processing for test marketing under restrictions upon application and a showing that the activity will not present an unreasonable risk. The notice lists TME applications among covered submissions.
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