0-9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w y z search

TeachMeFinance.com - explain Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) The term 'Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' P.L. 94-469 (October 11, 1976) authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic substances (any chemical that may present a risk of unreasonable harm to man or the environment). By definition, however, the Act excludes from EPA regulation under TSCA certain substances, including pesticides (as defined by and regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act), tobacco or tobacco products, and any food or food additive (as defined by and regulated under the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Egg Products Inspection Act, or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act)'. Previous 5 Terms: Total-Totals Index Totipotent TOVS Towering Cumulus Toxic agent Next 5 Terms: toxicity Toxicity toxicogenic Toxicogenomics Toxicological profile About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.