VOC Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations

On January 5, 2022, the Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II: Vol. 156, No. 1 – January 5, 2022. The regulations apply to manufacturers and importers and establish concentration limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in approximately 130 product categories and subcategories.

VOCs constitute one of the main ingredients in the formation of ground-level ozone, which contributes to the formation of smog. The objective of the regulations is to protect the environment and health of Canadians from the effects of air pollution by reducing VOC emissions.