HCPA members are the household and commercial product companies who make and sell $180 billion annually of the products that clean, protect, maintain and disinfect our homes and workplaces.
Our Story
Household and commercial products help every step of our lives – at home, at work, wherever we are. From memorable moments – like bringing home a first child – to messy moments – like cleaning up at work, these are the products that make our lives healthier, cleaner and more productive. That make our lives better.
On our members’ behalf, we advocate for a common-sense business environment that promotes sound science, innovation and safe environments for consumers and workers. Our members employ 200,000 people in the U.S. and we are proud to share this industry’s significant contributions to the economy, environment, and society.
All to benefit consumers and workers. Every step of the way.
What We Do
HCPA is known as the trade association that works
collaboratively and proactively to get things done.
Our ability to partner with diverse and uncommon stakeholders means that problems are negotiated and solved,
saving companies millions and protecting your company’s ability to run a successful business.
Products We Represent
At the heart of HCPA operations are its divisions. Each division allows the association to effectively address a wide range of issues impacting household and commercial products.
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Workshops & Seminars
HCPA provides workshops, seminars, conferences and webinars that address trends, regulations and priority issues impacting household and commercial products.
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Scientific Resources
HCPA offers publications, test methods and technical guidance, including our Ingredients Dictionary, which is the only source for chemical definitions specific to our industry.
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Latest News
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HCPA Commends the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee for Unanimously Passing the Sustainable Chemistry R&D Act
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) released the following statement today, attributed to Steve Caldeira, President and CEO of HCPA, after… -
HCPA Recognizes Members of the Household and Commercial Products Industry for Accomplishments in Product Innovation and Sustainability
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) recently announced the winners of the 2019 Innovation Awards, which honors companies within the household… -
Caldeira and Georges Participate in Chemical Watch’s Regulatory Summit and Meet with the European Aerosol Federation (FEA) and the International Association for Soaps, Detergents & Maintenance Products (A.I.S.E.) in Brussels, Belgium
On October 14, Steve Caldeira, President & CEO, and Nicholas Georges, Senior Director, Scientific & International Affairs, of the Household & Commercial… -
Georges Presents at the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) Forum
Nicholas Georges, Senior Director, Scientific & International Affairs, Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), attended and presented at the British Aerosol Manufacturers’… -
Georges Presents at Veeva’s Quality and Regulatory Global Summit
Nicholas Georges, Senior Director, Scientific & International Affairs, Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), presented at Veeva’s Quality and Regulatory Global Summit… -
HCPA Meets with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Staff in Albany to Discuss the 1,4-Dioxane Bill
Owen Caine, Executive Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy, and J.D. Darr, Manager, State Government Relations & Public Policy, of the… -
Yost and Georges Represent HCPA Members at CARB Stakeholders’ Meeting
Joe Yost, Vice President, Strategic Alliances & Industry Relations, and Nicholas Georges, Senior Director, Scientific & International Affairs, of the Household & Commercial Products… -
HCPA Hosts Pesticide Regulation in 2019 Workshop
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) hosted the Pesticide Regulation in 2019 workshop at Crowell & Moring in Washington, D.C. on… -
HCPA Submits Comments About Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) submitted comments to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) on their proposed preliminary draft…