A Practical Guide to Compliance 

For more than 35 years, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has established and enforced volatile organic compound (VOC) standards and requirements for consumer, commercial, institutional, and certain industrial products. CARB’s regulatory approach has influenced requirements adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), numerous state air quality agencies, and governments around the world. 

For companies that formulate, manufacture, market, distribute, or sell regulated products, understanding these requirements is essential. Failure to comply can result in significant penalties, making it critical for companies to understand how VOC regulations apply to their products and operations.  

Join HCPA for a four-part webinar series to help companies navigate the evolving VOC regulatory landscape and apply that knowledge to their products and business practices. Led by HCPA experts, this practical series will provide the regulatory background, compliance considerations, and tools companies need to evaluate VOC requirements, understand their obligations, and work effectively with business partners throughout the supply chain. 

 Across the webinar series, programming will: 

• Provide a comprehensive overview of federal, state, and international VOC regulations and their application to consumer, commercial, institutional, and industrial products. 

• Explain key definitions, requirements, and compliance considerations companies need to understand when evaluating regulated products. 

• Help manufacturers and marketers work effectively with distributors, retailers, and other supply chain partners to support compliance. 

Part 1: January 27, 2027 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET  
Consumer Product VOC Regulations Overview 

This session will establish the foundation for the series with an overview of the federal and state laws and regulations governing VOCs in consumer, commercial, institutional, and industrial products. Attendees will gain an understanding of the regulatory landscape, how requirements have evolved, and the agencies responsible for establishing and enforcing VOC standards.   

Part 2: February 10, 2027 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET
Regulated Consumer Product Categories & Limits 

This session will take a closer look at how VOC regulations apply to specific products. Attendees will explore key regulatory definitions, product categories, VOC limits, exemptions, and enforcement provisions under federal and state regulations, with a focus on understanding how products are classified and which requirements apply. 

Part 3: February 24, 2027 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET 
How to Determine VOC Compliance 

This session will focus on the practical considerations involved in determining VOC content and evaluating product compliance. 

Part 4: March 10, 2027 – 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET 
Global Requirements, Photochemical Reactivity, and What’s Next 

VOC compliance does not stop at U.S. borders, and regulatory requirements continue to evolve. This final session will explore international VOC requirements and considerations for companies selling products outside the U.S. It will also examine the current and future use of Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) that will shape the next generation of VOC regulation.