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Consumer Products Program

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Consumer Products, Air Pollution, Health
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Air Quality Planning and Science Division

The Consumer Products Regulatory Program is an important part of the overall effort to reduce the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), toxic air contaminants (TACs), and greenhouse gases (GHGs) that are emitted from using chemically formulated consumer products.
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VOCs in Consumer Products

Deodorants, hair spray, cleaning products, spray paint, and insecticides are examples of common consumer products that are made with ozone-forming chemicals known as volatile organic compounds or VOCs. Although each product only contains a small amount of VOCs, Californians use over half a billion of these items every year. VOCs are an important precursor, or component in the formation of ground level ozone, a major part of California's smog problem. By regulating the amount of VOCs in consumer products, CARB is helping to reduce public exposure to the hazards associated with ground level ozone.

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    November 18th, 2024: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is holding a webinar, on December 5, 2024 at 9:00 AM PST, to provide guidance on the reporting tool for the 2023 Consumer and Commercial Products Survey (2023 Survey). The 2023 Survey will launch on December 3, 2024. At this webinar, CARB staff will discuss how to use the CPRT and submit data to CARB. This webinar will be conducted via Zoom. Register in advance.

    October 25th, 2024: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has posted the presentation slides for the webinar on October 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM PDT discussing the category selection for the 2023 Consumer and Commercial Products Survey (2023 Survey). To view these slides, go to the 2023 Consumer and Commercial Products Webinars and Materials webpage.

    October 15th, 2024: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is holding an initial webinar, on October 29, 2024, at 9:00 AM PDT, to discuss the category selection for the 2023 Consumer and Commercial Products Survey (2023 Survey). The 2023 Survey is set to launch in early December. At this webinar, CARB staff will discuss the approach and methodology for selecting categories included in the 2023 Survey. This webinar will be conducted via Zoom. Register in advance.

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