Closed Consultation

VOC—Content of Automotive Refinish Coatings

The RCEN selected 3 ENGO representatives to attend a consultation on Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content of automotive refinish coatings. This meeting took place on Friday, May 5th in Toronto, Ontario. Selected Delegates:

Sandra Madray, Chemical Sensitivities Manitoba
Jim Mahon, Ontario Environmental Network
Sheila Cole, Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia

Read the ENGO Consultation Report (May 5, 2006)

Read the ENGO Consultation Report (October 24, 2006)

For more information, contact Olivier Bertin-Mahieux, RCEN National Caucus Coordinator, tel.: (613) 728-9810 ext. 234 or visit Environment Canada's website.

Background Information

In 2004, the Ministers of Health and the Environment published the Federal Agenda to Reduce VOC Emissions from Consumer and Commercial Products. The Agenda includes a commitment to develop regulations for the VOC-content of automotive refinish coatings. Using the background information gathered to date, Environment Canada will consult with stakeholders on elements under consideration for regulations to limit the VOC-content of automotive refinish coatings. At the consultation, the background information gathered to date and proposed elements for a regulation will be discussed with stakeholders.