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HCPA Press Releases

1/7/25 – HCPA Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors

12/11/24 – Steve Caldeira and Mike Gruber Named to The Hill’s Annual List of Top Lobbyists

11/27/24 – HCPA Welcomes Sami Ki as Senior Manager of Sustainability & Product Stewardship

9/24/24 – HCPA Wins 2024 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award

8/29/24 – HCPA Appoints Allie Hayes to Senior Vice President, Communications, Board Administration & Chief of Staff to the President & CEO

7/3/2024 – HCPA Responds to Findings from California’s Audit of the Department of Pesticide Regulation

4/22/2024 – Aerosol Recycling Initiative Details Economic and Environmental Benefits of Recycling Aerosol Can Products

2/2/2024 – HCPA Promotes Molly Blessing to Vice President, Sustainability & Product Stewardship

12/6/2023 – Caldeira and Gruber – The Hill’s 2023 Top Lobbyists

12/5/2023 – HCPA 2023 Innovation Award Winners

10/3/2023 – HCPA 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award

6/6/2023 – HCPA Announces Government Relations and Public Policy Staff Promotions

5/3/2023 – HCPA Awards 2023 Murray Glauberman Memorial Scholarship

4/6/2023 – EWG and HCPA Launch Coalition to Support EPA

12/23/2022 – HCPA Applauds Congress for Passing the 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

12/12/2022 – HCPA Recognizes Members for Accomplishments in Product Innovation and Sustainability at the Fourth Annual Innovation Awards

12/7/2022 – HCPA’s Steve Caldeira and Mike Gruber Named to The Hill’s Annual List of Top Lobbyists

12/5/2022 – HCPA Promotes Alexandra Hayes to Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs

11/1/2022 – HCPA Wins 2022 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award

9/14/2022 – HCPA Welcomes Meredith Mangas as Vice President of Meetings & Conferences

7/7/2022 – HCPA Welcomes Ligia Duarte Botelho as Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs

5/5/2022 – Industry Value Chain Launches Aerosol Recycling Initiative

3/24/2022 – HCPA Supports the USTR’s Decision to Reinstate Product Exclusions from the Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Imports

3/4/2022 – CPA Appoints New Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy, Michael Gruber, to Strengthen Advocacy Efforts

12/6/2021 – HCPA’s 2021 Innovation Awards

12/1/2021 – HCPA President & CEO Steve Caldeira Named to The Hill’s Annual List of Top Lobbyists

11/07/2021 – HCPA Applauds the EPA for Restoring the Safer Choice Program

11/02/2021 – HCPA Commends the Biden Administration for Working with the European Union to Address Steel and Aluminum Excess Capacity

10/19/21 – HCPA Grows Its Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Team to Include a Director of Sustainability and a Manager of Regulatory Affairs

9/23/21 – HCPA Looks Forward to Working with the EPA to Meet the Requirements of the AIM Act to Phasedown the Use of HFCs

9/22/21 – HCPA Wins 2021 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award

9/9/2021 – HCPA Mourns the Death of Aerosol Industry Expert Montfort Johnsen

7/29/2021 – HCPA Wins Prestigious ASAE Power of Associations Gold Award

6/23/2021 – HCPA Releases Results of Aerosol Pressurized Products Survey

6/15/2021 – HCPA Congratulates Michal Freedhoff on Being Appointed EPA Assistant Administrator

5/5/2021 – Coalition of Trades Seeks Clarification on NYSDEC 1,4 Dioxane Waiver Process

4/7/2021 – HCPA Responds to Updated CDC Guidance About Cleaning and Disinfecting for COVID-19

3/24/2021 – HCPA Welcomes Michelle Lopez Kopa As Director of Government Relations and Public Policy

3/10/2021 – HCPA Congratulates Michael Regan On Confirmation as Administrator of the EPA

2/11/2021 – HCPA Joins Coalition Calling for the EPA to Restore the Safer Choice Program

2/9/2021 – HCPA Announces Virtual Mid-Year Meeting

2/1/2021 – HCPA President and CEO, Steve Caldeira, Wins National Association of Manufacturers Council of Manufacturing Associations 2020 Leadership Award

1/12/2021 – HCPA Welcomes Five New Members to Board of Directors

1/11/2021 – HCPA Commends Congress for Passing the Sustainable Chemistry R&D Act as Part of the NDAA

12/16/2020 – HCPA Welcomes Christopher Finarelli as Director of State Government Relations & Public Policy for the Western Region

12/14/2020 – HCPA Commends EPA for Increasing Transparency for Inert Ingredients in Antimicrobial Products

12/14/2020 – ACI and HCPA Commend EPA on Further Assessment of 1, 4- Dioxane in Consumer Products

12/10/20 – HCPA President & CEO, Steve Caldeira, Named to The Hill’s Annual List of Top Lobbyists

12/7/2020 – HCPA Recognizes Members of the Household and Commercial Products Industry for Accomplishments in Product Innovation and Sustainability at the Second Annual Innovation Awards

9/24/2020 – HCPA Wins EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award

9/3/2020 – HCPA Responds to Clean and Healthy New York Report

8/12/2020 – HCPA President & CEO Steve Caldeira Named Chair of the ASAE Board of Directors

8/7/2020 – HCPA Responds to Concerns About the Safety of Quat Disinfectants

8/6/2020 – HCPA Wins Prestigious ASAE Power of Associations Gold Award

8/4/2020 – HCPA Commends the USDA on Its Decision to Delay Implementation of the Lacey Act

8/3/2020 – 13 Products From List N Tested Against SARS-CoV-2

7/7/2020 – EPA Approves Two Surface Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2

6/5/2020 – A Message from HCPA President & CEO Steve Caldeira

6/2/2020 – HCPA Supports the Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit Legislation

6/1/2020 – HCPA Warns About Increased Rodent and Pest Activity Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

5/21/2020 – HCPA Meets with Vice President Pence’s Staff to Discuss the Industry’s Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

4/28/2020 – HCPA and Allied Trades Request Delay in Implementation of New York 1,4-Dioxane Law

4/24/2020 – HCPA Warns Consumers Against Injecting Disinfectants as a Cure for COVID-19

4/14/2020 – HCPA Meets with Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia To Discuss Industry Operations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

4/3/2020 – HCPA Joins Coalition Calling on Governors to Recognize Core Critical Infrastructure Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

4/3/2020 – HCPA Supports the EPA’s Commitment to Preventing ProductsMaking False COVID-19 Claims

3/31/2020 – The EPA Increases Availability of Active Ingredients in Disinfectant Products for Use Against COVID-19

3/27/2020 – HCPA Commends the U.S. House of Representatives for Passing $2 Trillion Economic Relief Package In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

3/26/2020 – HCPA Commends the U.S. Senate for Passing $2 Trillion Economic Relief Package In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

3/23/2020 – EPA and Disinfectant Manufacturers Collaborate to Provide Clarity on Which Products Can Kill and Stop the Spread of COVID-19

3/19/2020 – HCPA Calls on Government to Allow Businesses to Remain Open During COVID-19

3/17/2020 – HCPA Applauds Canada for Signing USMCA

3/16/2020 – Cleaning Product Manufacturers Step Up to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19

3/11/2020 – HCPA Supports the INFORM Consumer ACT

3/9/2020 – ACE, HCPA’s Educational Foundation, Launches Online Resources About Coronavirus

3/6/2020 – HCPA Commends President Trump and Congress for Funding Coronavirus Response Package

2/21/2020 – HCPA Responds to CMAJ Study that Claims Cleaning Products Cause Asthma and Wheeze in Children

2/19/2020 – New Publication Shows Air Fresheners May Help Mitigate Harm Caused by Indoor Malodors

2/14/2020 – EPA Appoints Dr. Steve Bennett to the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee

2/4/2020 – HCPA Announces Strategic Staff Realignment

1/29/2020 – HCPA Applauds the Trump Administration for Signing the USMCA

1/28/2020 – PARG and HCPA Seeking Comments on new PARG Method 22.0

1/16/2020 – HCPA Commends the U.S. Senate for Passing USMCA

1/15/2020 – HCPA Applauds the Trump Administration for Signing a Phase One Trade Agreement with China

12/19/2019 – HCPA Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

12/13/2019 – HCPA Applauds Trade Deal with China

12/11/2019 – HCPA Supports Congressional Compromise on the USMCA

11/14/2019 – HCPA Commends the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee for Passing the Sustainable Chemistry R&D Act

11/14/2019 – HCPA Recognizes Members for Accomplishments in Product Innovation and Sustainability

9/24/19 – U.S. Aerosol Products Are Safe Due to Strict Company Testing and Federal Regulations

9/18/19 – HCPA Commends the EPA for Decisive Efforts to Eliminate Animal Testing by 2035

9/16/19 – California Legislature Fails to Act on the Circular Economy and Pollution Act

8/28/19 – Judge Invalidates NYSDEC Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program

8/8/19 – HCPA Commends EPA for Releasing New Pet Spot-On Product Reporting Guidance

7/8/19 – Manufacturing Groups: Dioxane Bill Could Take Familiar and Trusted Products Off Store Shelves

6/21/19 – HCPA Responds to New York Ban on 1.4-dioxane in Household Products

5/17/19 – HCPA Responds to Deal that Lifts Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on Mexico and Canada

2/28/19 – HCPA Thanks Bipartisan Group of Congressional Leaders for Reauthorization of Major Pesticide Law

2/28/19 – HCPA Statement Praising Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Administrator of the U.S. EPA

2/14/2019 – HCPA Calls on Congress to Put Partisan Politics Aside and Authorize PRIA

2/14/2019 – HCPA Looks to House to Swiftly Reauthorize PRIA After Unanimous Passage in the Senate

2/7/2019 – HCPA Responds to Study on Effectiveness of Total Release Foggers

1/30/2019 – HCPA Applauds Formation of Industry-led Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW)

1/25/2019 – HCPA Welcomes Six New Members to Board of Directors

1/10/2019 – HCPA’s Caldeira Named to National Association of Manufacturers Council of Manufacturing Associations

12/21/18 – HCPA President & CEO Steve Caldeira Named to The Hill’s List of Top Lobbyists

12/12/18 – HCPA Awards Wendy Kennedy of Proctor & Gamble the 2018 Chairman’s Award

12/12/18 – HCPA Unveils Rebranded and Enhanced Government Relations & Public Policy Report

12/5/18 – HCPA Welcomes Andrea Mojica as Vice President, Regulatory Affairs

12/5/18 – HCPA Honors Seven Outstanding Leaders for Volunteer Service to the Association

12/5/18 – HCPA Hosts Consumer Products Executives from Across the Entire Supply Chain for 2018 Annual Meeting

12/3/18 – Bill Auriemma Named Winner of the 2018 HCPA Allderdice Award

11/30/18 – Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) Receives Prestigious MarCom Gold Award for 2017 Annual Report

10/18/2018 – HCPA Seeks Comments on Updated General Guidance Document MGG‐004.1: Determining Effective Preservation of Consumer, Household and Industrial Products General Guidance

10/15/2018 – HCPA Applauds the Extension and Expansion of NOAA’s Ocean Waste Management Program

10/5/2018 – ACI, CANIPEC, CCSPA, and HCPA Joint Statement in Response to United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

10/2/2018 – Finalized TSCA User Fees Rule Signed into Law at EPA Headquarters HCPA Leadership and Six Member Companies Attend Signing Ceremony

9/14/2018 – HCPA Joins Leading Trade Associations in Americans for Free Trade Coalition

7/23/2018 – Allyson Azar Joins HCPA State Advocacy Team

7/11/2018 – HCPA Applauds Bipartisan Effort in the U.S. Senate to Ensure Congress Plays Appropriate Role in Implementation of National Security-Designated Tariffs

6/29/2018 – HCPA Applauds U.S. Senate Passage of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act (PRIEA) and Urges Quick Action from the House of Representatives

6/1/2018 – HCPA Calls on President to Stop Unnecessary Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

3/26/2018 – Registration Open for Household & Commercial Products Association Mid-Year Meeting – IMPACT2018

3/26/2018 – Dr. Steven Bennett Appointed to EPA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC)

3/26/2018 – EPA Announces Third Annual Safer Choice Partner & Stakeholder Summit

3/22/2018 – HCPA Announces First-Ever Air Care Summit

3/22/2018 – HCPA Statement on Aerosol Propellants in Good Housekeeping Magazine

3/19/2018 – Household & Commercial Products Association Condemns Tariffs— Urges President Trump to Avoid Raising Cost of Consumer Product Aerosol Packaging

3/10/2018 – Long Term HCPA Efforts Result in Major Change on Aerosols

2/27/2018 – Registration Open for HCPA Mid-Year Meeting – IMPACT2018

2/21/2018 – HCPA Takes Active Role on Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL) Advisory Council