Substances administered by other federal agencies are not within the scope of TSCA, including:
- Food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics - Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Pesticides - Federal Insecticide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)Tobacco and related products - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)
- Radioactive materials and radioactive waste - Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- Substances used in small amounts for the purpose of research and development may also be exempt from TSCA regulation.