Regulations Regarding VOC Concentration Limits in Canada Begin in 2024
On January 1, 2024, regulatory limits for VOCs associated with the manufacture and import of certain products in Canada will come into effect. Among the products listed as “certain products” within the regulatory limits are adhesives, adhesive removers, sealants, and caulks used in households and by institutional and commercial consumers.
January 5, 2022, the Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette. The regulations apply to manufacturers and importers and establish concentration limits for VOCs in approximately 130 product categories and subcategories. The objective of the regulations is to protect the environment and health of Canadians from the effects of air pollution by reducing VOC emissions.