Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) – relevant to all USA orders

All chemical imports to the USA are subject to the Toxic Substances Control Act.  The ECACC Terms and Conditions of Supply state items supplied are to be used for “research purposes only” and as such cell lines and cell products being imported from ECACC qualify for R&D exemption under Section 5(h)(3) of the TSCA.  However, the importer (yourself) will need to certify your compliance with Regulations 40 CFR 720.3 (cc), 720.36, and 720.78.  These sections relate to procedural, record keeping and R&D requirements and can be found using the following website address:  www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/40cfrv27_02.html

To complete the import documentation we require a FAX containing the following signed statement:

'I certify that all chemical substances in this shipment comply with all applicable rules or orders under TSCA and that I am not offering a chemical substance for entry in violation of TSCA or any applicable rule or order under TSCA.'

Name (authorised signatory)

Signature

Organisation

Date

Your order cannot be shipped without this signed statement.  For your convenience a  TSCA Compliance Form , including this statement, can be printed from the ECACC website.  We will keep your certification on file for your future shipments.  Please inform us if your certification becomes invalid.

Please use the ECACC fax number +44 1980 611315

Please note:   ECACC products are available from Sigma-Aldrich who will take care of all the import regulations for you.