Variety of activities to reduce VOC which is a cause of photochemical oxidant emission is carried out by the wide range of business fields globally. Paint suppliers are not an exception. They have introduced products such as high-solids type paint and solvent-free borne paint. Honda, along with the rest of the automotive industry, has adopted use of borne base coats in production.

NOTE: VOC Level Regulations Vary by Country

Europe has the strictest standards because of shared borders and critical air pollution issues.

The collision repair industry has also moved toward widespread adoption of borne paint in order to further reduce VOC emissions.