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Acetaldehyde Consortium
The mission of the Acetaldehyde Consortium is to serve as a platform for manufacturers, importers, processors, and downstream users of acetaldehyde to engage in the TSCA Section 6 risk evaluation process for acetaldehyde initiated by EPA. Its members address scientific, regulatory, and product stewardship issues concerning the health, safety, and/or environmental aspects of acetaldehyde, and, if necessary, respond to and comply with test orders or other data requests issued by EPA under TSCA. Click here to request additional information.
Aniline Consortium
The focus of the Aniline Consortium is to promote the use of accurate information and sound science in EPA’s TSCA Section 6 risk evaluation for benzamine, also known as aniline, and, if required, to conduct cost- and time-effective regulatory testing, and to serve as a point of contact for stakeholders to coordinate with EPA regarding data needs and testing requirements. Its members include manufacturers, importers, processors, and downstream users of aniline. Click here to request additional information.
CAM Science Alliance
The mission of the CAM Science Alliance, through the collaboration of industry experts, is to advance the understanding of health and environmental effects associated with oxide-based Cathode Active Materials (CAM) and their raw materials in the context of emphasizing the societal value of these materials, focusing on data, assessing risks, and developing best practices for use of these materials. Membership in the CAM Science Alliance is open to manufacturers of CAMs, including entities that manufacture CAMs as a byproduct, importers, and processors/users of CAMs. Click here to request additional information.
Di-ethylhexyl Phthalate Consortium
The mission of the Di-ethylhexyl Phthalate Consortium (DEHP Consortium) is to advocate for sound science in EPA’s decision-making regarding testing needs for di-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), if required, to conduct cost- and time-effective regulatory testing, and to serve as a point of contact for stakeholders to coordinate with EPA regarding data needs and testing requirements.
Interested participants in industries using DEHP (i.e., di-octyl phthalate (DOP)) are welcome to inquire regarding membership. Members of the DEHP Consortium are manufacturers, importers, processors, and users of DEHP. Click here to request additional information.
Ethylene Oxide Task Force (EOTF)
EOTF members include EPA registrants of ethylene oxide (EO) products regulated under FIFRA. The mission of EOTF is to address testing and data needs identified by EPA derivative of a re-registration review of EO under FIFRA. Click here to request additional information.
Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Association, Inc. (EOSA)
EOSA is a non-profit organization whose members include EO suppliers, medical device manufacturers, sterilization consultants, laboratories, contract sterilizers, analytical equipment and systems suppliers, and sterilization equipment manufacturers with a common interest in promoting the use of EO sterilization. EOSA works to educate industry, regulators, and the public on the uses and benefits of EO sterilization. EOSA also works to improve safety standards, foster industry communications, and provide a forum for many subjects related to EO sterilization. Membership in EOSA is open to any interested participant in the EO sterilization industry. Click here to request additional information.
Hydrogen Sulfide Coalition
The Hydrogen Sulfide Coalition focuses on opportunities to improve the safe use and handling of H2S and to advance advocacy positions. Members monitor and address regulatory, product stewardship, research, and related matters pertinent to H2S as they relate to members’ manufacturing processes. Click here to request additional information.
International Technical Caramel Association (ITCA)
ITCA provides for the stewardship of caramel colors by promoting the development of caramel colors and protecting its production, processing, and use for direct and indirect addition or application to foods, drugs, and other articles of use by humans or animals. ITCA members conduct studies, engage in or sponsor scientific research, develop and disseminate communications, and provide leadership for the caramel color industry in dealings with all branches of all governments, regulatory bodies, and international food safety bodies. ITCA membership is open to producers of caramel or processors that use caramel as an ingredient, and trade associations interested in furthering the purpose of the Association. Click here to request additional information.
Metam Task Force
The Metam Task Force develops data to support the continued U.S. registration of metam pesticide products, to respond to regulatory requirements, and to engage in product stewardship efforts. The Task Force actively works on all of these issues. It conducts robust testing programs in connection with these issues and monitors and responds to regulatory actions.
Methyl Isothiocyanate Task Force
The Methyl Isothiocyanate Task Force develops data to support the continued U.S. registration of agricultural fumigant pesticide products that generate methyl isothiocyanate (MITC). The Task Force conducts robust testing programs for this purpose and monitors and responds to regulatory actions.
MTBE Consortium
The mission of the MTBE Consortium is to address advocacy needs and testing requirements related to methyl tert-butyl ether’s (MTBE) listing on EPA’s Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP). The Consortium advocates for the use of sound science in EPA’s decision-making related to MTBE testing needs and conducts regulatory testing in a cost- and time-effective manner. Membership in the MTBE Consortium is open to entities that will be directly impacted by the MTBE EDSP test order. Click here to request additional information.
N-Methylpyrrolidone Producers Group, Inc.
The N-Methylpyrrolidone Producers Group, Inc. (NMP Producers Group) is composed of the domestic manufacturers of N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) and promotes the safe use of NMP and NMP derivatives through research, product stewardship, and outreach efforts within the framework of responsible chemical management. Membership in the NMP Producers Group is open to U.S. producers of NMP. Click here to request additional information.
North American Metals Council (NAMC)
NAMC is an unincorporated not-for-profit group of metals-producing and metals-using associations and companies that focus on a broad range of science and policy issues that affect metals in a generic way. Membership in NAMC is open to all companies that are either producers or users of metals and minerals and to associations that represent such companies. Click here to request additional information.
TDCE Consortium
The TDCE Consortium membership is composed of manufacturers, including importers, and processors of trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (TDCE). Members are working jointly to respond to the testing requirements of a TSCA Section 4(a)(2) Test Order issued by EPA for TDCE. The Consortium serves as a platform for manufacturers and processors of TDCE to advocate for sound science in EPA’s decision-making regarding TDCE testing needs and to conduct cost- and time-effective regulatory testing. The Consortium also serves as a point of contact with EPA for the members regarding required testing and to obtain approval of study plans and methods to achieve a coordinated testing effort. Click here to request additional information.
Tetrahydrofuran Task Force
The Tetrahydrofuran Task Force (THF Task Force) represents U.S. manufacturers and users of tetrahydrofuran (THF). Its mission is to address scientific, regulatory, and product stewardship issues concerning the health, safety, or environmental aspects of THF or products using THF. Membership in the THF Task Force is open to producers and importers of THF and any interested participant in the THF industry. Click here to request additional information.