IPC monitors and engages in selected, high-priority EHS policy matters in the Asia-Pacific region. IPC white papers on evolving chemicals regulations in China, Japan, and South Korea provide a detailed look at the history of the policies, recent regulatory updates, and the regulatory trends in the respective countries

The Toxic Substances Chemical Act (TSCA) – amended in 2016 by the Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA) – is the primary U.S. federal law governing the commercial use of chemicals that pose risks to human health and the environment.   

Policy makers in Europe and North America are eyeing a variety of changes to environmental, health and safety regulations to encourage a “circular economy” and reduce the risks of using flame retardants in electronics products.

Asia-Pacific EHS policy landscape

Information on EHS issues that IPC monitors

TASCA-related advocacy issues

Advocacy issues as they relate to global trade.

Advocacy issues as they related to tax policy.

Advocacy issues as they relate to investment and innovation.

Advocacy issues as they relate to export controls