Industry brings Aerosol On August 23, 2018, The National Aerosol Association
development and reformulation. Thus, the CARB staff is an
(NAA) presented an Aerosol 101 for the staff at the
important group of people to the aerosol industry. Presentations
California Air Resources Board (CARB). Joining in
were given on all the aerosol components: valves, containers,
what CARB referred to as an Aerosol Academy, was the Western
propellants, solvents and caps. In addition, CARB staff
Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) and Household & Commercial
requested presentations on the following categories: Sunscreen,
Products Association (HCPA).
Body sprays, Hairspray, Dry shampoos, Disinfectant and Electrical
The event was well attended by the CARB staff. Approximately
& Electronic Cleaners.
25 staff members from the planning and enforcement
The product categories listed above provides a peek at what
divisions were present. CARB leadership present was Ravi
product categories CARB could be considering for the next
Ramalingam, Branch Chief, Consumer Products and Air Quality
rule development. The NAA’s goal in providing this type of
Assessment Branch and Kitty Oliver, Manager, Consumer
event is to maintain and grow a supportive relationship with
Products Enforcement Division. In addition, a couple of people
the CARB staff.
from the Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) working on the Safer
The team of presenters comprised more than 750 years of
Consumer Products were present.
experience and included some of the world’s foremost experts
The goal of the event was to educate the staff on aerosol
in the respective disciplines.
products. CARB consumer products regulations have created
The CARB team expressed sincere appreciation to the NAA
the single biggest impact on aerosol products in the last 30
and to the presenters for holding this event. This was a great
years. They have also been the driving force behind product
event and very good for the aerosol industry. Spray
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Joe Bowen (Aeropres), NAA President. Kevin Verville, Jim Johnson and Sean Fitzgerald.