### Question
How is the term new chemical substance defined?


### Answer
The term **new chemical substance** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2602* as the following:

> any chemical substance which is not included in the chemical substance list compiled and published under section 2607(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES**

