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.
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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 Reaches Out to Canadian Ministries in Opposition to Proposed Canadian Counter-Tariffs
On June 15, HCPA sent comments to the Canadian ministries in opposition to the proposed Canadian counter-tariffs. Highlights from the letter include:… -
HCPA Media Alert: Consumer product group floats litigation over New York ingredient policy
HCPA was featured this week in Chemical Watch, in the article, “Consumer product group floats litigation over New York ingredient policy” Highlights… -
Senate Obstructs Vital Part of Farm Bill by Steve Caldeira
This op-ed was placed in The Washington Times Warning: Many of the everyday products that keep our homes and workplaces clean and… -
Perplexing Approach from NY on Labeling Could Threaten Jobs, Innovation
In response to the announcement from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on the release of their rule on ingredient… -
HCPA Congratulates ECOLAB and Chairman & CEO, Doug Baker, for Receiving the World Environmental Center’s Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development
From left to right: Doug Baker, Chairman & CEO, ECOLAB; Steve Christenson, Global Regulatory Affairs Vice President & Associate General Council, ECOLAB; and… -
Retail Engagement Session Provides Updates on HCPA’s Retail Activities and UL WERCs Advisory Council
During the Retail Engagement Session, Mary Marrero, regulatory and technical relations manager, Procter & Gamble, and David Dilk, senior regulatory affairs expert,…