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Step outside the conference rooms and get a behind-the-scenes look at recycling in action. Join industry colleagues for a tour of the Montgomery County Recycling Center, where you’ll see firsthand how recyclable materials are sorted and processed and learn about the operational and compliance challenges facing modern recycling programs.
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Insights and Innovations in Cleaning and Floor Care Products
This dynamic two-part session, tailored for the Cleaning and Floor Care Products Divisions, is designed to equip attendees with essential insights into current market trends and certification developments.
Part 1: Market Forces Shaping the Industry
This segment will delve into the key market forces influencing purchasing decisions, product innovation, and brand positioning within the cleaning and floor care categories. By exploring future scenarios, this presentation will examine how emerging technologies may reshape these categories over the next decade. Attendees will gain valuable, data-driven insights into:
Speaker:
Jamie Rosenberg, Principal Strategist, Global Research and Insights, Mintel
Part 2: EWG Verified Cleaners Standard Updates
The second part of this program will focus on exciting updates to the EWG Verified Cleaners Standard. Featuring a discussion on a logo refresh aimed at enhancing communication around safer chemistry to retailers, consumers, and purchasers, key points will include:
This session is ideal for brands, manufacturers, and retailers looking to navigate the evolving landscape of certification programs and seize opportunities for promoting safer, more sustainable products.
Speakers:
Clive Davis, Vice President, Environmental Working Group (EWG) Verified®
Lauren Duffy, Senior Director, EWG Verified®
Taylor Dunivin, Director of Science Communication, EWG Verified®
Speakers:
Ashley Brown, Clinical Toxicology Manager and Senior Clinical Toxicologist, SafetyCall International, LLC
Alison Sykes, Innovation Advisor, RTI International
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With Keynote Speaker: Chris Cassidy, NASA Astronaut, U.S. Navy SEAL
This program will explore the process of introducing products into the Canadian and Latin American markets. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the key regulatory requirements for bringing both consumer and workplace products into these regions.
Speakers:
Kirsten Alcock, Director of Product Safety, Dell Tech Laboratories
Dana Mladin, Principal Technical Consultant, Dell Tech Laboratories
Melissa Owen, Founder, AMBIENTELEGAL
The regulatory landscape for 25(b) products continues to evolve as the EPA and states grapple with inconsistent approaches to minimum risk (25(b)) pesticides – a reality that creates both compliance challenges and market opportunities. This session will provide an update on the strategic work of the joint HCPA/AAPCO 25(b) Work Group to bring greater clarity and consistency to this space, along with an update from the EPA’s Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division.
Speaker:
Shannon Borges, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, EPA
Speaker:
John Howell, Business Development Manager, Novonesis
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The Aerosol Products Division’s Scientific Committee develops standards and specifications, participates in relevant research efforts, and explores current and potential aerosol technologies. The Committee also engages with global institutions that impact the storage, trade, and manufacturing of aerosol products to ensure that these practices are safe, effective, and manageable.
FIFRA Enforcement: E-Commerce, Trends, and Lessons Learned
Building on the foundation established at the HCPA Annual Meeting session, FIFRA Enforcement in Focus: Navigating Oversight in a Changing Regulatory Landscape, this session will take a deeper dive into the evolving enforcement environment for products regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). With continued scrutiny at U.S. borders, shifting regulatory priorities, and the rapid expansion of e-commerce, companies face a more complex compliance landscape than ever before.
The session will examine how enforcement authorities are adapting their strategies to address emerging risks across both traditional and online sales channels, and experts will draw on case studies involving e-commerce and other enforcement actions to offer practical, real-world compliance lessons.
Topics will include how to identify whether an enforcement action is legitimate; how enforcement scrutiny differs depending on whether a chemical enters commerce as a pesticide or a different substance; the role of AI tools in modern enforcement activities; and how states are operating under the cooperative agreement framework, especially as negotiations for Fiscal Year 2026 and beyond remain ongoing.
The session will also cover inter-regional enforcement coordination, including how states collaborate with the EPA and other states to achieve compliance, as well as the range of tools available to state enforcement programs.
Participants will leave with actionable insights for navigating this increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Speakers:
Michael Boucher, Partner, Steptoe
Dave Huber, Deputy Director, Division of Plant Industry at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
The Membership Committee plans and executes programming for the Aerosol Products Division, maintains and improves the engagement of aerosol members, and recruits new aerosol or aerosol-adjacent companies to join HCPA.
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The Aerosol Products Division’s Regulatory Committee develops and advances policies that promote and protect the safe and effective use of aerosol products. The Regulatory Committee engages with federal and state legislators and global stakeholders to promote trade, harmonize laws, and ensure that regulations are consistent. The Regulatory Committee also works to minimize potential disruptions throughout the supply chain and improve the sustainability of aerosol products.
During this session, EPA AD will provide an update on the Division’s latest activities, including priorities and staffing updates. This session will also include an interactive discussion with EPA AD staff about the Emerging Viral Pathogen (EVP) program for antimicrobial pesticides.
Speaker:
Kristen Willis, Acting EPA Antimicrobials Division (AD) Director
Two powerful regulatory forces – the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) – are reshaping the compliance landscape for CPG companies. CPSC has shifted its enforcement priorities in ways that have led to high-profile cases and introduced new risks, while the Supreme Court’s upcoming review of Monsanto v. Durnell could fundamentally reshape the FIFRA preemption framework on which the industry has long relied. This session will provide attendees with a clear assessment of both developments and practical strategies for minimizing exposure.
CPSC Enforcement - This presentation will focus on recent changes in the enforcement priorities by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These changes have led to some recent high-profile cases making the news, and this session will provide recommendations to companies to minimize their compliance risks.
Speakers:
Neal Cohen, Partner, Neal Cohen LLC
Boaz Green, Partner, Neal Cohen LLC
FIFRA Preemption - This presentation will focus on FIFRA preemption and the implications of the Monsanto v. Durnell case, which will be heard by the United States Supreme Court in late April 2026. The outcome of this case could have significant implications on FIFRA products.
Speaker:
Shannen Coffin, Partner, Steptoe
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During this session, the Air Quality Council will prepare for the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) next consumer products rulemaking, including the transition to Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR). The Council will also discuss volatile organic compound (VOC) activity across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as well as ongoing work by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
During this session, EPA BEAD will provide an update on the Division’s latest activities, including priorities, test method development updates, and outreach efforts. This session will also include an interactive working session with BEAD staff for deep dive discussions on topics of interest to attendees.
Speakers:
Rebecca Pines, Branch Chief, EPA Biological and Economic Analysis Division (BEAD)
Yaorong Qian, Senior Scientist, EPA BEAD, Analytical Chemistry Branch (ACB)
Donald Wilbur, Director, EPA BEAD, Microbiology Laboratory Branch (MLB)
Steve Zhou, Senior Scientist, EPA BEAD, ACB
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Beyond What You Can See: Quantifying Clean with XRF Technology
The Floor Care Products Division meeting will open with a special interactive presentation from Lee Phillips of Professional Testing Laboratory, the lab of record behind the carpet industry’s leading Seal of Approval program administered by the Carpet and Rug Institute. Lee will introduce attendees to the latest advancements in proprietary XRF technology, which enables a precise, quantitative measurement of cleaning effectiveness – moving beyond traditional visual assessments to data-driven performance insights.
Building on its success in the carpet and rug sector, Professional Testing Laboratory is expanding this technology into a new certification program for hard surfaces, including LVT, LVP, laminates, and more. Through real-world examples and audience discussion, Lee will explore common challenges observed in the field across substrates, equipment, and cleaning solutions and how this next-generation testing approach can support innovation from early-stage R&D to substantiating product performance claims in the marketplace.
Following this special presentation, the meeting will transition to regular Floor Care Products Division business, bringing together formulators, suppliers, distributors, and consultants committed to advancing the technical performance and safety of floor care products. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions that shape the Division's priorities and future direction, as well as receive an update on ongoing activity by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) by Doug Raymond of Raymond Regulatory Resources (3R).
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Speaker:
Lee Phillips, Laboratory Director, Professional Testing Labs
State-level regulatory activity is accelerating on multiple fronts, creating an increasingly complex operating environment for pesticide registrants. This session will explore three emerging challenges requiring strategic attention: (1) the implementation of bilingual labeling requirements, (2) preparation for Minnesota’s PFAS prohibitions affecting pesticide products, and (3) a broader landscape update from HCPA’s state Government Relations & Public Policy team on what lies ahead.
Speaker:
Liane Jenkins, Managing Scientist, Exponent
Immediately following the Division meeting, the Floor Care Products Division Executive Board will convene for a closed meeting to discuss governance, strategic priorities, and next steps for the Division. Attendance is limited to Board members.
Since the 1980s, HCPA has helped develop and maintain both National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and international fire and building codes that allow aerosols to be manufactured, distributed, stored in warehouses, and placed on retailer shelves. HCPA uses sound science to ensure that its positions are credible and compelling to fire officials, insurers, and fire engineering professionals who manage the nation’s complex system of fire and building codes. During this working session, attendees will discuss the latest developments related to aerosol fire codes and help set the direction for future advocacy and technical positions.
This session will bring together raw material suppliers, manufacturers, and marketers of household and professional cleaning and care products. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions that shape the Cleaning Products Division's priorities and future direction, as well as hear an update on ongoing activity by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Speaker:
Doug Raymond, President, Raymond Regulatory Resources (3R), LLC
AI is no longer on the horizon – it’s an operational reality reshaping how regulatory work gets done. However, adoption without a clear strategy risks undermining the expertise and accountability on which our industry depends.
This capstone panel will bring together regulatory professionals and AI practitioners to share lessons learned, common pitfalls, and practical strategies for integrating AI into regulatory workflows effectively and responsibly. Audience participation and discussion will be encouraged.
Speakers:
Kirill Ivanov, Co-Founder and COO, GetGenAI
Charlie Vallely, CEO and Co-Founder, Smarter Sorting
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With Keynote Speaker: Brody Mullins, Nationally Acclaimed Investigative Reporter on Business and Government
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This working session offers members an opportunity to take a deep dive into a topic of strategic interest to the Antimicrobial Products Division. These sessions typically produce a tangible work product that can be leveraged by both the Division and HCPA in future advocacy efforts to support the continued growth and success of the sector.
From Proposition 65 (Prop 65) listings to an increasingly fragmented patchwork of state PFAS regulations, the compliance landscape facing manufacturers has never been more complex – or more consequential. This session will address both realities head-on:
Speakers:
Hunter Kendrick, Counsel, Latham & Watkins
Tom Lee, Partner, Latham & Watkins
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Navigating the PFAS Regulatory Maze: State-by-State Compliance Strategies and Litigation Risk Management
Seth Goldberg, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP
The Executive Board oversees the activity of the Aerosol Products Division and discusses strategies for advancing and protecting the industry.
The Executive Board oversees the activities of the Antimicrobial Products Division and focuses on strategies to advance and protect the antimicrobial products industry. This session will cover key initiatives, industry challenges, and strategic priorities to ensure the continued growth and success of the sector.
As the EPA’s Registration Division navigates resource constraints and shifting priorities, staying aligned with the Agency’s direction is critical for effective registration strategy. This session will feature an update directly from the Registration Division, as well as a report on HCPA’s Pest Management Products Division activities and strategic priorities.
Speaker:
Billy Smith, Director, Registration Division, EPA
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This is your opportunity to translate what your company is experiencing in the marketplace into concrete, real-world insights that Congressional offices rely on when shaping legislation and setting appropriations priorities.
You’ll meet directly with members and staff to make the business case for: