What is the difference between TSCA compliance and FSSAI compliance for Indian exporters?

TSCA is a US federal chemical safety regulation administered by the EPA for all chemical substances, while FSSAI compliance under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 applies specifically to food, beverages, and food-contact materials in India. A product may require both certifications if it is a food-related chemical or additive being exported to the US. TSCA covers a broader scope including industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, whereas FSSAI focuses on food safety.

Do I need TSCA compliance for all products containing trace chemicals?

TSCA compliance is required for any intentionally added chemical substance or intentional by-product in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight (or specified thresholds for certain substances like asbestos at 0.1 ppm). Trace impurities naturally present in raw materials at levels below regulatory thresholds may be exempt. Consult the TSCA Inventory and your EPA-authorized compliance consultant to confirm if your specific product qualifies for an exemption based on composition and use case.

How long does TSCA compliance certification remain valid?

TSCA compliance is not a dated certificate with fixed validity. Instead, it is an ongoing regulatory requirement tied to product formulation and batch composition. Compliance documentation must be updated whenever your product formulation changes, suppliers change, or the TSCA Inventory is updated by the EPA. Review and revalidate compliance every 18–24 months or when customer requirements change. Retain all documentation for a minimum of five years for CBIC audit purposes.

What happens if my shipment arrives at a US port without TSCA documentation?

The FDA and EPA can detain your shipment at the US port of entry pending verification of TSCA compliance. Port storage charges accumulate at USD 50–200 per day (approximately INR 4,000–16,000 daily). Your US importer may face liability and penalties. In severe cases, the shipment may be destroyed, and you could be barred from future exports to that US importer. To avoid delays, ensure TSCA documentation is attached to all export shipments from India and notify your US customs broker in advance.

Which Indian Export Promotion Council issues RCMC for chemical exporters?

The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) , Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) , and Chamber of Commerce & Industry issue RCMC certificates to chemical manufacturers and exporters. For pharmaceuticals, the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) or Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) issues RCMC. For agrochemicals, the Indian Crop Protection Association (ICPA) issues membership certificates. Confirm your product category and obtain RCMC from the relevant EPC before applying for TSCA compliance.

TSCA Compliance

Expert TSCA compliance guidance for Indian chemical exporters. Learn EPA requirements, documentation, certification process, and US market access regulations.

Identify all chemical substances in your product using the TSCA Inventory database and verify they are listed or exempt
Gather technical documentation including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product composition reports, and laboratory test certificates confirming chemical purity
Prepare or procure a TSCA compliance certificate from your company or an accredited third-party notified body
Attach the TSCA compliance certificate to your export shipment documentation (commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list) before submission to customs
File all documentation with CBIC through your customs broker and monitor the shipment until it clears the port of export

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What is TSCA Compliance?

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is a United States federal regulation administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that regulates the manufacture, importation, processing, and distribution of chemical substances and mixtures. For Indian exporters, TSCA compliance is mandatory when exporting chemicals, chemical compounds, finished goods containing regulated substances, or products manufactured using controlled chemical processes to the United States market.

TSCA compliance under the FTP 2023-28 (Foreign Trade Policy 2023-28) and DGFT guidelines requires Indian manufacturers and exporters to ensure that exported chemical substances and products meet EPA's Pre-Manufacture Notice (PMN) requirements, Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) obligations, and specific substance restrictions including asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and other hazardous chemicals listed under the TSCA Inventory.

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Package	Price	Details
Standard	On request	Including document prep

Process

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Identify all chemical substances in your product using the TSCA Inventory database and verify they are listed or exempt
🔍
Gather technical documentation including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product composition reports, and laboratory test certificates confirming chemical purity
📝
Prepare or procure a TSCA compliance certificate from your company or an accredited third-party notified body
✅
Attach the TSCA compliance certificate to your export shipment documentation (commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list) before submission to customs
📤
File all documentation with CBIC through your customs broker and monitor the shipment until it clears the port of export

Documents Required

IEC (Importer Exporter Code) certificate issued by DGFT
RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate) from relevant Export Promotion Council
TSCA compliance certificate or third-party compliance assessment report
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the product in English
Detailed product composition report with CAS registry numbers for all chemical substances
Laboratory test certificates or quality control reports confirming chemical composition and purity
Commercial invoice and packing list with chemical substance identification
Manufacturing process flowchart or technical specifications document
Proof of US importer registration or authorized distributor partnership
Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) documentation if applicable (for manufacturers exceeding 25,000 lbs annually)

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TSCA Compliance

Expert TSCA compliance guidance for Indian chemical exporters. Learn EPA requirements, documentation, certification process, and US market access regulations.

Identify all chemical substances in your product using the TSCA Inventory database and verify they are listed or exempt

Gather technical documentation including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product composition reports, and laboratory test certificates confirming chemical purity

Prepare or procure a TSCA compliance certificate from your company or an accredited third-party notified body

Attach the TSCA compliance certificate to your export shipment documentation (commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list) before submission to customs

File all documentation with CBIC through your customs broker and monitor the shipment until it clears the port of export

Google VerifiedBusiness

500+Export Clients Served

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What is TSCA Compliance?

Package

Price

Details

Standard

On request

Including document prep

Process

📋

Identify all chemical substances in your product using the TSCA Inventory database and verify they are listed or exempt

🔍

Gather technical documentation including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product composition reports, and laboratory test certificates confirming chemical purity

📝

Prepare or procure a TSCA compliance certificate from your company or an accredited third-party notified body

✅

Attach the TSCA compliance certificate to your export shipment documentation (commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list) before submission to customs

📤

File all documentation with CBIC through your customs broker and monitor the shipment until it clears the port of export

Documents Required

IEC (Importer Exporter Code) certificate issued by DGFT

RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate) from relevant Export Promotion Council

TSCA compliance certificate or third-party compliance assessment report

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the product in English

Detailed product composition report with CAS registry numbers for all chemical substances

Laboratory test certificates or quality control reports confirming chemical composition and purity

Commercial invoice and packing list with chemical substance identification

Manufacturing process flowchart or technical specifications document

Proof of US importer registration or authorized distributor partnership

Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) documentation if applicable (for manufacturers exceeding 25,000 lbs annually)

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