Air Quality

Industry Issues

Overview

As the air quality policy landscape evolves alongside advancing science, HCPA member companies continue to lead through innovation — reformulating products that not only meet but often exceed stringent state and federal air quality standards. HCPA engages with domestic and international stakeholders to advance efforts that reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, lower global warming potential (GWP), and improve indoor air quality, all with the shared goal of promoting a healthier environment while ensuring that products remain safe and effective for consumers.

Federal, State, & International VOC Regulations

HCPA and our member companies collaborate with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on VOC regulations for consumer and commercial products, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency and state regulatory agencies that look to adopt VOC regulations based on CARB’s regulation. HCPA maintains a VOC Matrix for members of all applicable VOC regulations for consumer and commercial products.

Photochemical Reactivity

As CARB considers shifting from the mass-based VOC approach to a Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) approach to regulate consumer and commercial products, HCPA has developed educational materials to help members understand the implications of MIR-based product regulations, stay informed, and participate in negotiations.

Indoor Air Quality

While significant progress has been made to improve outdoor air quality, concerns remain about indoor air quality and the various sources that may affect it. HCPA collaborates with researchers studying indoor air quality to ensure assumptions about consumer and commercial products are accurate and that analyses reflect realistic usage scenarios.

If you’re concerned with these issues, contact us to learn how HCPA membership can support your goals.