Written on: February 11, 2025 by SprayTM
A coalition of businesses and organizations representing a broad range of the economy, led by the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition (AFCC), the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), Change Chemistry and the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), have come together to express their united support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) Safer Choice program. This voluntary certification program, which labels cleaning products meeting stringent health and environmental standards, is seen by businesses as a vital tool for communicating product safety to consumers and workers. The business community’s strong support for the program is demonstrated in a coalition letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin signed by more than 200 businesses and organizations.
“The Safer Choice program is an invaluable resource for companies, including many HCPA members, who are seeking to develop innovative products that meet the rising demands of consumers and workers concerned about ingredient transparency and safety,” said Steve Caldeira, HCPA’s President & CEO.
“The EPA’s Safer Choice stamp of approval sets American products apart from competitors and also helps companies succeed in global markets,” he added.
The coalition letter highlights the Safer Choice program’s numerous benefits, including its role in incentivizing product innovation; promoting safer chemistry; supporting Federal, State and retailer efforts to enhance product safety; and providing businesses with an efficient and effective way to communicate with consumers and workers. The coalition is respectfully calling on the EPA to maintain the program’s integrity and ensure its continued success.
“HCPA has a long history of partnering with the EPA on the Safer Choice program through both Republican and Democratic administrations to drive positive change in the marketplace and set new standards for what is possible on safety and sustainability without sacrificing performance,” noted Caldeira.
“These efforts have earned HCPA a Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award nine times in the past 10 years. As a strong, long-time leader on supporting Safer Choice, HCPA is proud to sign our name to this letter and champion the continuation of the program.”
