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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The EPA Requests Information for TSCA Chemical Risk Evaluation and Management
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently posted notice of two Information Collection Requests (ICR) on August 5 to help provide data for… -
The EPA Scientific Advisory Council Committee on Chemicals (SACC) to Review 1-bromopropane (1-BP)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals… -
XPAND2019 Early Bird Registration Now Open
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) Annual Meeting, XPAND2019, has been redesigned around one central and critically-important idea for any company… -
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Releases First Ever Comprehensive Economic Impact Analysis of U.S. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) recently released an economic impact analysis of the U.S. consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry conducted by PwC.… -
HCPA Proposes Chapter Amendment, Sends Letter to New York Governor Cuomo’s Office Asking for Reasonable 1,4-Dioxane Limits in Cleaning Products
Following a meeting with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s staff in early July, the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) and allied… -
The EPA’s Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) Holds Second Public Meeting of 2019 on HBCD and 1,4-Dioxane
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public meeting of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC)… -
HCPA Testifies at Colorado Hearing on VOC Limits for Consumer Products
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) conducted a rulemaking hearing on July 18 and unanimously approved new VOC limits for consumer… -
HCPA Submits Letters to South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) Urging Action on 25(b) Product Delays and Label Renewals
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) submitted a letter to Dr. Kim Vanneman, Commissioner of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture… -
California Biomonitoring Program Scientific Guidance Panel Reviews Preliminary Screening of Quats
The California Biomonitoring Program hosted a meeting of its Scientific Guidance Panel (a panel of expert scientists from outside of state government)…