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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California Legislature Fails to Act on the Circular Economy and Pollution Act
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) released the following statement today, attributed to Steve Caldeira, President and CEO of HCPA, after… -
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) Engages with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) Prior to Dangerous Goods Panel
The Household & Commercial Products Association’s (HCPA) Senior Director, Scientific & International Affairs, Nicholas Georges, attended a Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline… -
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) Encourages the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to Adopt the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) Consumer Products Model Rule Phase IV
The Household & Commercial Products Association’s (HCPA) Coordinator, Public Relations & Strategic Initiatives Manager, Jeremy Burke, provided comments on September 6 to… -
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) Monitors Formaldehyde Donor Regulation in Vermont
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) remotely attended a workshop held by the Vermont Department of Health (DOH) on September 5,… -
Caine Provides Update on Ingredient Communication at the Petroleum Packaging Council Fall Meeting
The Household & Commercial Products Association’s (HCPA) Owen Caine, Executive Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy, spoke as an invited guest… -
Georges, Azar Attend Washington State Department of Ecology Webinar on Emergency Rule for Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and Aerosol Products
The Household & Commercial Products Association’s (HCPA) Nicholas Georges, Senior Director, Scientific & International Affairs, and Allyson Azar, Manager, State Government Relations… -
Judge Invalidates NYSDEC Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program
The New York State Supreme Court invalidated the Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program issued by the New York State Department of… -
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) Finds Deficiencies in Proposed 1-4, Dioxane Alternatives Analysis Threshold (AAT) in California
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is evaluating the potential listing of specific consumer products containing 1,4-dioxane as one or… -
HCPA State Government Relations & Public Policy Wrap-Up
Legislative doors have closed in more than 40 states, signaling the approaching end of the 2019 state legislative session across the country.…