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Welcome to the Department of Toxic Substances Control's Web Site

The Mission of the Department of Toxic Substances Control is to provide the highest level of safety, and to protect public health and the environment from toxic harm.

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Safer Oceans
Our oceans are our most precious resource. Find out what the problems are and what DTSC is doing to develop solutions.
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» Safer Alternative Regulations See them as they are forming and leave comments
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Latest News

NEW!  State Asks Fairs & Festivals to be Alert for Lead-Tainted Jewelry

NEW! June 2009 Fact Sheet on Mercury Thermostat Collection Act 

NEW! 2009 EPA ID Number Verification Questionnaire FAQ's

NEW! Not Safe to Throw Out Old TV Sets

Auto Shredder Rebuts Terminal Island Auto Shredder Particulate Study

DTSC Considers Tougher Environmental Standards For Car Shredders

DTSC Cleanup Stimulates Local Economy With Sacramento Rail Yard Development

DTSC Strategic Plan for 2008 - 2013



 
 
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