Several regulatory bodies oversee the legal aspects of catalysis:
1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): In the United States, the EPA regulates the environmental impact of catalytic processes. 2. European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): ECHA implements the REACH regulation in the European Union. 3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): OSHA ensures workplace safety related to the handling of catalysts. 4. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): For catalysts used in pharmaceutical and food industries, the FDA provides guidelines and regulations.
