Materials & Environmental
Chemicals on the TSCA Inventory
PMN review period for new chemicals
Maximum penalty for willful violations
Regulation Overview
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is the primary U.S. law governing chemical substances in commerce. Administered by the EPA, TSCA requires testing, reporting, and restrictions on chemicals that may pose risks to human health or the environment.
The TSCA Inventory contains over 86,000 chemicals. Substances on the Inventory are "existing chemicals" subject to reporting rules. Substances not on the Inventory are "new chemicals" requiring Pre-Manufacture Notification (PMN) before commercial activity.
Importers must certify every chemical shipment at customs—either positive certification (TSCA-compliant) or negative certification (not subject to TSCA). Incorrect certification results in detained shipments and denied entry.
Key Components / Sub-Frameworks
Manufacturers of chemical substances in the U.S.
Importers bringing chemicals into U.S. commerce
Processors using chemicals in manufacturing
Distributors of chemical substances and mixtures
Companies importing articles containing regulated chemicals
Brand owners whose products contain TSCA-restricted substances
Key Thresholds
Your supplier says the chemical is "TSCA compliant." But you have no CAS number verification against the actual Inventory. Is it on the active portion or inactive? Does it have regulatory flags? Without substance-level validation, you're certifying imports based on supplier claims—not evidence.
You've identified a new chemical for a product formulation. The PMN process requires 90 days for EPA review before you can manufacture or import. Your product launch is in 60 days. You didn't know the chemical wasn't on the Inventory until now because no one verified it upfront.
EPA requires one-time reporting for anyone who manufactured or imported PFAS since 2011. That's 12 years of historical data across products, suppliers, and formulations. Most companies don't have structured records from a decade ago. The deadline is fixed; the data collection is overwhelming.
Customs requires TSCA certification for every chemical shipment. You're certifying based on supplier emails and outdated declarations. When CBP detains a shipment, you have no audit trail proving the basis for your certification. Shipments sit at the border while you scramble for evidence.
Certivo In Action
TSCA Workflow
Chemical Manufacturing
Your Pain Point
PMN obligations; CDR reporting; Section 6 restrictions
Industrial & Heavy Equipment
Your Pain Point
Chemicals in lubricants, coatings, adhesives
Automotive Manufacturing
Your Pain Point
Chemicals in coatings, adhesives, fluids
Electronics Manufacturing
Your Pain Point
Chemicals in solder, coatings, cleaning agents; PFAS exposure
Consumer Goods
Your Pain Point
Articles containing regulated chemicals
Plastics & Polymers
Your Pain Point
Polymer exemption verification; additive tracking
Paints & Coatings
Your Pain Point
Formulation chemicals; solvent restrictions
Textiles & Apparel
Your Pain Point
Treated fabrics; dyes; finishing chemicals
Zero Border Delays
Generate Section 13 certification evidence before shipments arrive. No more detained cargo or emergency documentation scrambles.
99.2% Validation Accuracy
CORA-driven compliance intelligence extracts CAS numbers from supplier documents and validates against the TSCA Inventory automatically—no manual lookups.
Complete Audit Defense
Every verification decision documented. When auditors or customs agents ask, you have the complete trail—not scattered emails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Certivo track the TSCA Inventory?
Certivo maintains continuous sync with EPA's TSCA Inventory, incorporating updates as they're published. CORA-powered regulatory intelligence automatically validates CAS numbers against the current Inventory, identifies active/inactive status, and flags substances with regulatory restrictions or reporting requirements—no manual lookups required.
What happens if a chemical isn't on the TSCA Inventory?
If a chemical isn't on the Inventory, it's considered a "new chemical" requiring Pre-Manufacture Notification (PMN) before commercial manufacture or import. CORA flags these substances immediately so you can initiate the 90-day EPA review process before product launch timelines are affected.
How does Certivo help with TSCA import certification?
Certivo generates Section 13 certification support packages with validated supplier declarations, CAS number verification records, and complete audit trails. CORA-enabled analysis extracts chemical data from supplier documents and validates against the Inventory automatically—so when customs requires certification, you have documented evidence, not scattered emails.
Does Certivo support TSCA PFAS reporting?
Yes. CORA intelligence helps compile the historical data required for TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting, including substance identification, production volumes, uses, and disposal information. The platform tracks PFAS across your supply chain and generates reporting packages for EPA submission.
Can Certivo validate TSCA compliance alongside other regulations?
Yes. CORA-powered regulatory intelligence validates supplier declarations against TSCA, REACH, PFAS bans, Prop 65, and other chemical regulations simultaneously. One supplier submission checks multiple frameworks, eliminating duplicate data collection and ensuring consistent substance-level compliance.