The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) welcomes the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate that will strengthen and modernize the nation’s key chemical management law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
 
The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act was introduced by Sens. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico) and David Vitter (R-Louisiana.)
 
“We applaud Senators Udall and Vitter and the legislation’s co-sponsors for setting us on the path to passing a more effective law to govern chemicals in commerce,” said Ernie Rosenberg, ACI President & CEO.
 
“These Senators have worked incredibly hard to get us to this point. We cannot let a once-in-a generation opportunity pass us by that could enact a meaningful, bipartisan solution to the outdated federal chemical management system we have had in place since 1976.
 
“A stronger federal chemical law should reflect progress in science and technology and advance further innovations. A well designed, updated law can further enable our industry’s ongoing work to develop and innovate more sustainable cleaning products.
 
“We look forward to working with lawmakers and other stakeholders to move this process forward in the days to come.”