Biography
Biography: Richard E. Engler
Abstract
Most people know that pharmaceuticals, food contact materials, and pesticides require pre-market testing and regulatory review. As a result, entrepreneurs know to incorporate the time and expense related to regulatory review in their business plans. Few people know the regulatory requirements for cosmetic and personal care ingredients, and fewer still know the requirements for other uses, most of which are regulated by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This talk will give an overview of the regulatory landscape for polymers and take a more detailed look at TSCA and how it applies to polymer feedstocks, catalysts, monomers, and polymers.