TSCA Inventory & Applicability Screening
Establish whether your substances and articles are in scope, and where.
US EPA · Toxic Substances Control Act
TSCA Compliance Services for Manufacturers & Importers
Meet EPA's Toxic Substances Control Act requirements — new chemical notifications, PFAS reporting under Section 8(a)(7), and Chemical Data Reporting — with a single compliance partner.
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What is TSCA?
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) is the US federal law giving the EPA authority to regulate the manufacture, import, processing, and disposal of chemical substances in US commerce — including new chemicals, existing chemicals under active risk evaluation, and PFAS. Any company manufacturing or importing chemicals or chemical-containing products into the US is in scope, regardless of headquarters location.
TSCA by the numbers
What's at stake, in figures
$50K/dayMax. civil penalty per violation, per day
2011–2022PFAS manufacture/import look-back window for §8(a)(7)
90 daysStandard EPA review period for a Section 5 PMN
Every 4 yrsChemical Data Reporting (CDR) submission cycle
5 substancesRestricted under Section 6(h): asbestos, PIP(3:1), DecaBDE & others
86,000+Substances listed on the active TSCA Inventory*
*Figure sources may vary as EPA.gov publishes or updates TSCA regulations, reporting windows, and related EPA amendments.
Where teams get stuck
Four things that derail TSCA programs
- PFAS reporting (§8(a)(7)) covers articles, not just bulk chemicals — many first-time TSCA filers are now in scope.
- A stalled PMN resets its 90-day clock on incomplete data — delaying product launches.
- TSCA-relevant substance data lives with suppliers, not in a database — FMDs and SDS review are required.
- Section 6 risk management rules can add new use restrictions with limited notice.
Sector coverage
Industries We Serve
Automotive
Chemicals
Electronics
Consumer Products
Plastics & Rubber
Construction
Industrial Manufacturing
Paints & Coatings
Aerospace
Packaging
Services
One partner, six capabilities
Section 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting Support
Full 2011–2022 look-back, including PFAS present in articles.
Premanufacture Notice (PMN) & New Chemical Filings
Submission-ready dossiers that keep the 90-day clock running.
Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
Every four years — data assembly, validation and filing.
Section 6 Risk Management Monitoring
Track new use restrictions before they hit your product lines.
Supplier Engagement, FMDs & GreenCheck
BOM-level reporting backed by a dedicated data-collection team.
Why APA Engineering
Managed service and software — not one or the other
| Capability | APA Engineering | Software-only | Big-4 Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managed service + software | Both included | Software only | Advisory only |
| Supplier data collection at scale | Dedicated team | Self-serve | Project-based |
| Cross-regulation coverage | TSCA + REACH + RoHS + PFAS + CBAM | Module-dependent | Siloed |
| First-time filer turnaround | Fast, hands-on | Self-navigate | Slower, costlier |
FAQ
People also ask
Does TSCA apply outside the US?
Yes — any importer of chemical substances or articles containing them into the US is in scope, regardless of headquarters location.
Who must report under TSCA's PFAS rule?
Manufacturers and importers of PFAS — including PFAS in articles — between 2011 and 2022, with very limited exemptions.
How long does a PMN review take?
EPA's standard review period is 90 days; incomplete submissions can restart the clock.
Talk to a TSCA specialist
Book a free 30-minute consultation, see GreenCheck in action, or start with the obligations checklist.
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