Toxic Substances Control Act reform and Information Technology Products

Toxic Substances Control Act reform and Information Technology Products

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform bills were introduced to the 111 th US Congress in 2010. The reform bills did not pass in this session, but discussions will continue and revised bills may be expected in 2011. This paper reviews the 2010 bills with specific attention to two sections, E...

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Published in:Proceedings of the 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology pp. 1 - 6
Main Author: Horn, D. A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01-05-2011
Subjects:
Business
Chemicals
Electrical and electronic equipment
Europe
Information Technology
Legislation
material restrictions
Pediatrics
Safety
Testing
Toxic Substances Control Act
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Summary:The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform bills were introduced to the 111 th US Congress in 2010. The reform bills did not pass in this session, but discussions will continue and revised bills may be expected in 2011. This paper reviews the 2010 bills with specific attention to two sections, Expedited Action for Chemical Substance with documented Risks and Prohibition of Substances cited in International Agreements. A summary of their potential impact on Information Technology (IT) Products is provided. A brief overview of the method for review of legislation in order to determine impact on a product set and execution is presented.
ISBN:9781612843940
1612843948
ISSN:1095-2020
2378-7260
DOI:10.1109/ISSST.2011.5936872