Policy News

This category includes news stories or articles that focus on government policies, proposed laws, and regulations that may impact the flexible packaging industry.

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The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Colorado’s extended producer responsibility for...

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I often say that if companies aren’t having focused discussions and making smart decisions about the sustainability of the packaging they are...

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Advanced mechanical recycling can process post-consumer household flexible packaging into high-quality recyclates. However, scaling requires...

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The House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade heard testimony concerning two bills related to...

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US packaging regulations are becoming increasingly complex as companies adapt to a growing number of state-level rules covering recycling, packaging...

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Ameripen President Lynn Dyer wants you to take action to help advance the PACK Act, which would set consistent national labeling for recyclable,...

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A federal judge has halted enforcement of California’s SB 343 just weeks before the “Truth in Recycling” law was set to take...

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In the last year, business groups, manufacturers, and even environmental groups and state attorneys general have filed an array of lawsuits...

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The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA)...

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On June 9, 2026, H.R. 9231, the No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026, was introduced by Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Rosa...

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The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors’ Oregon challenge is about to go to trial. A decision, expected before year’s end,...

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CEFLEX warns that rising EPR fees for flexible plastic packaging must translate into measurable recycling improvements, not just higher producer...

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