BC Product Expansion Consultation
BC Product Expansion Consultation
Product Care announces consultation on proposed amendments to the BC Paint and Household Hazardous Waste Program Plan
Overview: What’s changing
Product Care is inviting stakeholder feedback on proposed amendments to its approved Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Plan in accordance with British Columbia’s Recycling Regulation.
On October 27, 2025, the government of British Columbia approved amendments to the Recycling Regulation adding new product categories under extended producer responsibility (EPR).
In response to these regulatory changes, Product Care is proposing amendments to its existing approved BC Paint & Household Hazardous Waste Program Plan to incorporate newly designated products within the canister and automotive product categories.
As part of this proposed expansion, the Program would transition to the BC Hazardous and Special Products (HSP) Program to reflect the broader proposed program scope.
The proposed product scope and implementation approach remain subject to stakeholder consultation and Ministry approval.
Key dates at a glance
- Consultation open: May 21–June 22, 2026
- Send your feedback by: June 22, 2026
- Plan submitted to the Ministry: June 30, 2026
Products proposed to be included
As part of the product expansion, Product Care is proposing to include products within the following categories to the program:
- Canister Products
- Automotive products
Please refer to the draft amended Program Plan below for the complete list of products proposed to be included under the Program.
Read the draft program plan:
Click here to read the draft amended program plan
Consultation and webinars
Join one of our webinars to learn more about the proposed amendments, what they may mean for producers and stakeholders, and how to provide feedback during the consultation period.
Upcoming webinars
| Session | Date and Time | Registration Link |
| Public Webinar 1 | June 2nd, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST | Register here (public 1) |
| Public Webinar 2 | June 10th, 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST | Register here (public 2) |
| Member Webinar | June 4th , 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST | Register here (Members) |
How to provide feedback
Stakeholders are invited to submit comments and feedback on the proposed amendments to the Program Plan:
- Email: britishcolumbia@productcare.org
- Deadline: June 22, 2026
Product Care will review and consider all feedback received during the consultation period in finalizing the amended Program Plan prior to submission to the Ministry by June 30, 2026.
Contact
Questions? Please email us at britishcolumbia@productcare.org