What's New List Serve Post Display

We have posted a letter reminding stakeholders that certain
requirements for various consumer product categories and aerosol
coating product categories will become effective on January 1,
2017, at the following site. :
http://www.arb.ca.gov/consprod/consprod.htm#whatsnew.  

The requirements include volatile organic compound (VOC) and
Global Warming Potential (GWP) standards, as well as prohibitions
on use of specific toxic compounds.  These requirements affect
manufacturers of certain aerosol adhesives.  The specific
regulatory requirements are contained in the Regulation for
Reducing Emissions from Consumer Products (Consumer Products
Regulation), sections 94507–94517, title 17, California Code of
Regulations, http://www.arb.ca.gov/consprod/regs/regs.htm.

Additionally, there are upcoming requirements for certain
categories of aerosol coating products.  The requirements include
reactivity limits.  The specific regulatory requirements are
contained in the Regulation for Reducing the Ozone Formed from
Aerosol Coating Product Emissions (Aerosol Coating Product
Regulation), sections 94520–94528, title 17, California Code of
Regulations, http://www.arb.ca.gov/consprod/regs/regs.htm.

Background:  ARB monitors the progress of manufacturers in
meeting upcoming requirements to ensure companies are on track to
comply with the requirements before they become effective.  

ARB’s Consumer Products Program is an important part of overall
efforts to reduce the amount of smog-forming emissions, toxic air
contaminants and greenhouse gases emitted from the use of
chemically formulated consumer products.  ARB’s consumer products
regulations have resulted in projected emission reductions of
nearly 50 percent since 1990, but more needs to be done to meet
health-based air quality standards.

General information about the Consumer Products Program is
available at the following address: 
http://www.arb.ca.gov/consprod/consprod.htm

Questions or comments concerning this email should be directed to
Mr. Jose Gomez at 
(916) 324-8033, or email jgomez@arb.ca.gov.



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