The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the national organization representing U.S. manufacturers of flexible packaging, supports OSHA’s April 6, 2026, proposal to remove the deadline for replacing fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet from...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has underlined its commitment to the healthcare market with a further multi-million-dollar investment in its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sira, Karnataka, India. With this...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6 (CCL 6), published April 6, 2026, and specifically on the proposed...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this Memo in Opposition to Senate Bill 1464A (Harckham) – the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act – that would establish a broad extended producer...

Packaging policy conversations often focus on what packaging should become and far less on what it actually takes to change packaging systems safely, responsibly and at scale. As policymakers pursue goals tied to recycling, sustainability and...

On behalf of the trade associations listed below, which together represent a broad cross-section of the U.S. business community, we are pleased to submit these comments to the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this Memo in Opposition to Senate Bill 1464A (Harckham) – the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act – that would establish a broad extended producer...

On behalf of a broad coalition of manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, recyclers, and innovators, we urge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prioritize a timely update to the “Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims”...

The Flexible Packaging Association is pleased to provide some resources on flexible packaging manufacturer and recycling to assist the Department in drafting proposed statewide recycling collection lists. Before we provide resources, we wanted to comment...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Register Notice 2026-05491: Standards for Air Curtain Incinerators That Only Burn Wood Wastes, Yard Wastes and Clean Lumber; Provision for Commercial and...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this Memo in Opposition to Senate Bill 1464A (Harckham) – the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act – that would establish a broad extended producer...

Wet, soggy toilet paper. That’s what New York could have to look forward to. If activists get their way, New York lawmakers could soon enact legislation that will lead to toilet paper, diapers, paper towels,...

With growing interest in various approaches to packaging regulation, developments in state packaging policies continue to unfold. Below are some key issues shaping the future of packaging. New York extended producer responsibility (EPR): New York...

Late spring and early summer typically mark a busy legislative period on Capitol Hill. This is especially true in 2026. Because it is an election year, pressure is on legislators to complete as much work...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate for the U.S. flexible packaging industry, opposes proposed packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation in New York, A.1749/S.1464. While some positive and negative changes have recently been...

Consumers and regulators remain wary of plastics — especially single-use formats — with some calling for their outright elimination. But what would that actually mean at the checkout line? A new study suggests the cost...

On behalf of the nation’s manufacturing industry and the 13 million people who make things in America, the undersigned manufacturing associations urge the Department of the Treasury to reform the compliance processes, audit procedures, and...

On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we respectfully oppose SB 1180 unless amended. The coalition includes stakeholders who participated in the negotiations that led to SB 54, as well as organizations committed to its effective...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to provide testimony on Senate Bill 269 (Southerland/Campbell), the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act. While we support efforts to increase packaging recovery rates and promote a circular...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony opposing Senate Bill 269, the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act. While FPA supports initiatives to improve packaging recovery, the current draft lacks essential safeguards...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) in response the proposed regulations COMAR 26.04.14 Packaging and Paper Products—Producer Responsibility. published in the Maryland Register...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the primary federal authority for ensuring worker safety across U.S. industries, including printing. Over the past decade, OSHA’s priorities have been shaped by a series of political...

We are writing to thank you for introducing the Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) and for your leadership in advancing clear, consistent standards for recycled-content claims in the United States. Today, manufacturers and consumers alike...

The U.S. packaging industry is entering a defining period. Extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs are taking hold across multiple states, setting new expectations for how packaging is designed, collected, and recycled. For flexible packaging manufacturers...

As the U.S. prepares for midterm elections this fall, leaders at the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) have been paving the way for the flexible packaging industry to have a stronger voice—not just during campaign season...

As the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) enters the spring of 2026, the industry stands stronger than ever following a year of strategic advocacy that supported its growth and amplified its voice at the federal and...

As many of the articles in this issue of FlexPack VOICE® are focused on advocacy and public policy, I asked Google Gemini, Google’s advanced family of multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) models and the AI assistant...

As lawmakers around the world pursue ambitious sustainability goals for packaging, an essential sector of the healthcare supply chain has found itself at the center of an unexpected policy collision. For the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council...