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The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is a significant piece of legislation that gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to regulate the production and use of industrial chemicals. Under TSCA, the EPA can review new chemicals before they are introduced into the market as well as evaluate existing chemicals for potential risks to human health and the environment. This regulation includes the ability to require testing, control the use, and, if necessary, ban or restrict the distribution of chemicals that pose an unreasonable risk.

This legislative framework is particularly focused on ensuring that industrial chemicals are used safely, promoting public health and environmental protection. In contrast, other choices might imply actions that fall outside of TSCA’s primary scope, such as outright banning imports or mandating removals, which involve broader regulatory processes or different legal frameworks. Thus, the capability to regulate production is at the core of what TSCA empowers the EPA to accomplish.