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Regulators specifically asked CPCA to provide more
detailed information on all product categories,

which would present problems for the paint industry

under the proposed new limits and to further explain
how formulators expect their conversion to lower

VOC limits will be technically challenging for many.

would be moving forward to adopt CARB-2019 limits in Phase 3 and pointing to roughly 18 category limits deemed to be particularly
the alignment with CARB 2019 would provide significant reductions problematic. This feedback was shared with regulators and CPCA
of up to 7.7 Kt in Canada. A formal consultation of the proposed will hold a meeting in March to discuss these issues with officials
amendment to Canada’s Architectural VOC Regulations is planned before the formal consultation takes place.
later in the Spring of 2021.
Regulators specifically asked CPCA to provide more detailed Ongoing Chemicals Assessment Activities
information on all product categories, which would present prob- The ongoing risk assessment of chemicals in commerce continues
lems for the paint industry under the proposed new limits and to under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). CPCA continues
further explain how formulators expect their conversion to lower to monitor substances implicated in paint, coatings, sealants,
VOC limits will be technically challenging for many. CPCA sub- and adhesives and update members on regulatory actions via our
sequently distributed a survey to members and compiled the techni- digital platform, the Canada Coatings HUB, and regular bulletins.
cal information obtained from several Architectural members In early February, the final screening assessment for benzophe-

Coming up in the PLATING AND ANODIZING
• Precious Metals Plating
• Anodizing Cleaning
MAY/JUNE • Fume Control
PAINT AND COATINGS MANUFACTURING
ISSUE OF CFCM • Corrosion Inhibitors
• Enamels
• New VOC Limits in Canada: To Be or Not To Be?
*Bonus Show Distribution INDUSTRIAL FINISHING
Powder Coating 2021 • Marine Coatings
• Robotics
Orlando, FL – July 13-16 • Spray Booths and Filters
www.conference.powdercoating.org

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