What is a TSCA form?

A TSCA certificate is a self-declaration document to show customs that all chemical substances imported into the United States either comply with the Toxic Substance Control Act (TCSA) at the time of import (positive certification) or not subject to TSCA requirements (negative certification).

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Who should fill out the TSCA form?

The Principal Investigator, Lab Manager or Researcher must fill out the TSCA Import Certification Form which will accompany the purchase order that lists the chemical names. This form must be available to the carrier and customs officer at the time of import.

How do I submit a TSCA form to Fedex?

[email protected]. The shipment’s air waybill number should be included in the subject-line of the email. below the three columns is OPTIONAL, but the customer’s details are required in order to update or create the customer’s profile. Once completed, the annual version can be sent to [email protected].

What are the different sections of TSCA?

Various sections of TSCA provide authority to:

Require, under Section 5, pre-manufacture notification for “new chemical substances” before manufacture.
Require, under Section 4, testing of chemicals by manufacturers, importers, and processors where risks or exposures of concern are found.

What are TSCA requirements?

Imports of chemical substances, mixtures or articles that contain a chemical substance or mixture must comply with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in order to enter the U.S. Importers must certify that imported chemicals either comply with TSCA (positive certification) or, if not otherwise clearly identified as …

What products does TSCA apply to?

TSCA applies to manufacturers, importers, and processors of chemical substances. TSCA covers any new or existing commercial chemical substances and mixtures. TSCA requires that the EPA be notified at least 90 days before the manufacture or import of a new chemical substance for commercial purposes.

Why do I have to fill out a TSCA form?

How do I fill out a TSCA form?

Fill out the date and the tracking (waybill) number of your order. Include any relevant information such as certifier name (yourself), certifier phone number, email address, and signature. List any items that may contain chemicals.

How do I know if a chemical is subject to TSCA?

For purposes of regulation under TSCA, if a chemical is on the Inventory, the substance is considered an “existing” chemical substance in U.S. commerce. Any chemical that is not on the Inventory is considered a “new chemical substance.”

What is a Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) certification form?

Toxic Substance Control Act – Import Certification Form Chemical substances imported into the United States must be accompanied by a certification form indicating that the shipment is in compliance with the EPA’s Toxic Substance Control Act. This shipment contains the following chemical substances:

What are Section 6 TSCA requirements for chemicals?

Some chemicals have specific import and export requirements under section 6 of TSCA. These chemicals include, but aren’t limited to PCBs, mercury, and, asbestos. Learn more about section 6 TSCA requirements applicable to certain chemicals. Import of New Chemicals and New Uses of Chemicals

Is the chemical shipment subject to TSCA (negative) certification?

or that the chemical shipment is not subject to TSCA (negative certification) The following is a positive certification statement.