EPA PRIA Registration Fees Increase 5% on October 1, 2026

Starting October 1, 2026, EPA will apply a 5% increase to pesticide registration service fees under the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 (PRIA 5). The new fees apply to applications received on or after that date.

Introducing toXcel Cosmetic Compliance Ltd.

toXcel Cosmetic Compliance Ltd. is our new EU-based entity dedicated to supporting cosmetic brands with market access and regulatory support across the European market.

toXcel Awarded Contract to Support FHWA’s Office of Safety, Research and Development Human Factors Team

toXcel recently secured a significant contract with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to provide on-site support services at the FHWA Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, VA. The single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract has the potential to issue nearly $17M of work over the five-year period of performance. Under this contract, toXcel, along with team members VHB, Battelle, Westat, Automated Roads, and the University of Michigan, will provide support to the FHWA with the administration and execution of its behavioral research programs requiring human factors, experimental design and data analysis, and traffic engineering expertise.

Recent PFAS developments at EPA

toXcel examines the recent PFAS developments, as EPA again delays the reporting period under TSCA 8(a)(7), and other recent news on PFAS regulations.

toXcel Helps Stakeholders Address Potential PFAS Issues

toXcel is dedicated to providing scientific and regulatory assistance to our clients in maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, including those aimed at limiting human and environmental exposures to PFAS.

Update On California Proposition 65

New List of Chemicals Regulated Under California Proposition 65

toXcel awarded GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) for Professional Services

Explore the GSA Schedule

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EPA PRIA Registration Fees Increase 5% on October 1

EPA will apply a 5% increase to pesticide registration service fees under the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 (PRIA 5)… Read more Here

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toXcel International Heads to San Diego

toXcel International will be attending the 65th Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting and ToxExpo taking place March 22–25, 2026 at the San Diego Convention Center… Read more Here

toXcel Staff Spotlight: Supporting Transportation Research at TRB 2026

toXcel is proud to highlight the many staff members who are actively contributing to the advancement of transportation research through their service on TRB standing and technical committees… Read more Here

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