Receta What you need to know about reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act

As a brain tumor survivor, I wonder how exposure to toxic chemicals in my environment may have played a role. Did you know that more than 80,000 chemicals available in the United States – substances that we use in our homes, workplaces and schools – have never been tested for their toxic effects on our health and environment?

When passed into law in 1976, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) approved more than 60,000 chemicals that were in existence prior to 1976. Only 200 of the original 60,000 chemicals were tested for safety. In fact, some uses of only FIVE of these toxic substances have been restricted. Since then, TSCA has never been updated! Over 80,000 chemicals have been on the market and available for use since TSCA was…