Intertek Expands Chemical Regulatory Services in the United States to Support Customers Affected by the recent TSCA Reform
The evolution of TSCA requires companies to develop and revise scientific and regulatory strategies
November 18, 2016
Washington – Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announced the further expansion of chemical regulatory services in the United States with the expansion of its Health, Environmental and Regulatory Services (HERS) department in the District of Columbia to address companies’ needs resulting from the recently signed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform.
International chemical companies and their suppliers recognize the importance of accessing the global marketplace. The regulatory expertise delivered through HERS’ new D.C. office will complement Intertek’s existing global chemical, biocide and agrochemical regulatory services in the Americas region. For customers located within the United States and neighboring markets, the expansion will provide the local regulatory and assurance services integral to supporting their global chemical notification strategies and enabling global market access.
The increasing demand for safer products has signaled an increase in more robust chemical management from the chemical industry. “The long awaited Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA) amending the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) more effective federal oversight of chemicals and aims to give Americans greater confidence that chemicals in commerce are being used safely,” states Dr. Rose Passarella, Senior Scientific Regulatory Manager at Intertek . “Both American and global chemical companies must develop scientific and strategic regulatory plans and facilitate communication up and down their supply chain. Intertek offers practical solutions to the maze of changes coming toward you. Based on your specific situation and position in the supply chain, Intertek offers an effective action plan and can help in getting your tasks completed.”
Intertek will be offering a complimentary webinar on 29 November 2016 to address the changing chemical regulatory environment, as well as to help companies understand and anticipate the impacts of these changes and other regulatory developments. Dr. Passarella, will provide insights gained as a result of her extensive chemical and legal background and through work with government and industry associations such as the American Chemistry Council (ACC). She will discuss the new TSCA regulations, the impact these changes have on industry, and what must be monitored as companies adjust in order to optimize their competitive position. To register for this webinar, please visit: https://www.intertek.com/green/webinars/tsca-wbnr/
To learn more about these services and the larger Intertek organization visit: https://www.intertek.com/chemicals/notification-registration/us-tsca/
About Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy
Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy has considerable expertise and experience helping companies to understand and comply with the requirements of new chemical notifications. We have provided advice to more than 500 chemical companies and have been directly involved in successfully clearing hundreds of New Substance Notifications. Intertek’s experts deliver advice and practical solutions through its global network of subject-matter experts focused on delivering expert scientific, toxicological, and regulatory services.
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 40,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains.
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Contacts:
For Media Inquiries:
Tracy Veale
Global Marketing Manager
Health, Environmental and Regulatory Services (HERS)
Intertek
Tel.: +1 905 542-2900
Email: tracy.veale@intertek.com
For Market Inquiries:
Dr. Rose Passarella, Ph.D., J.D.
Senior Scientific Regulatory Manager
Chemicals Group
Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy
Tel.: +1 302-287-3650
Email: rose.passarella@intertek.com