Positive certification product subject

Positive certification A positive certification is required for all imports of chemical substances or mixtures (other than articles) subject to TSCA regulations. The importer must certify that all chemicals in the imported product comply with all applicable rules or orders under TSCA and that... 

Importation of the products described above are subject to certification on file with the District Director in respect of compliance with TSCA executed by (insert name of importer) on (insert date of the applicable blanket positive certification), the terms of which, including the fact of its execution are incorporated herein by reference. 

Products subject to positive certification are chemical substances, mixtures, or articles containing a chemical substance or mixture as those terms are defined under TSCA, which are either on the TSCA Inventory, or are not on the TSCA Inventory but are being imported in compliance with TSCA. A chemical substance is any organic or inorganic substance of a particular molecular identity including (i) any combination of such substances... 

Once a product has been imported, it should be entered into the company s import system, either as a commercial product or a research and development sample, designating which type of certification is required, and whether it is subject to TSCA but exempt from the PMN requirements. While the same positive certification applies whether or not the product is required to be on the Inventory, make sure the company s systems distinguish between products that can be imported for commercial purposes and products that cannot. This is important for ensuring compfiance with the PMN requirements. 

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