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    Regulatory and Legislative Policy

    SOCMA works with all parts of the federal government on key issues impacting the specialty and fine chemical industry. Through engagement with agency leadership and lawmakers, SOCMA influences and produces positive outcomes for its members and the industry at-large.

    CHEMICAL RISK MANAGEMENT

    Supporting development of modernized regulations that allow manufacturers to innovate and commercialize specialty chemicals while ensuring their safe use.

    ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

    Promoting environmental stewardship, guaranteeing the health and quality of the environment and supporting effective, cost-benefit balanced regulations that do not hinder industry growth.

    FACILITY SITE SECURITY

    Ensuring consistency and effective performance of the Department of Homeland Security’s Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) and other chemical security programs.

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE

    Promoting regulatory cooperation, elimination of tariff and non-tariff barriers, increased competitiveness and the enhancement of global market access to specialty chemicals.

    WORKPLACE AND PROCESS SAFETY

    Ensuring effective occupational safety and health programs through policies that leverage preventive measures and tools, safety training, monitoring and communication.

    VALUE CHAIN ENGAGEMENT

    Influencing both upstream and downstream issues impacting the value chain for specialties including ingredient disclosure and labeling policies, product- specific regulations, and state level initiatives.

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    TSCA Guidance Document

    This handbook is specifically designed to assist chemical companies in complying with and navigating the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

    Features include section-by-section summaries of the law, interpretations of the implementing regulations, and checklists that will prove valuable to companies as they conduct TSCA audits. Also included is a comprehensive appendix with sources of additional TSCA reference and guidance information. 

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    New Chemical Notification (PMNPro®)

    Our New Chemical Notifications services help you efficiently file premanufacture notices (PMNs) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for new chemicals being introduced into the U.S. marketplace. PMNs are required under section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

     

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