Court Order Blocks Enforcement of California’s SB 343 Recycling Law and Could Impact State’s Extended Producer Responsibility Program
Companies that manufacture products bearing recyclability labels have received temporary relief from impending compliance obligations. On July 14, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California issued a preliminary injunction preventing California, “the State,” from enforcing SB 343, the “Truth in Recycling” law, as litigation continues. The law was set to take effect on October 4, 2026, and the preliminary injunction could impact the implementation of SB 54, California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, which establishes the State’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program.
Extended Producer Responsibility Deadlines Are Here: What Companies Complying With Packaging and Textile EPR Need to Do Now
Companies preparing to comply with packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements across the United States, as well as textile producers and those in their supply chains, should update their strategies based on recent and upcoming developments across states with new programs.
California Environmental Law Update: Key Legislative and Regulatory Updates To Track in 2026
California enacted a wide-ranging slate of environmental and climate legislation in 2025 and in prior years, with many of the resulting requirements taking effect in 2026 that will impact companies operating in or doing business with the state. These developments span climate disclosure and financial reporting, greenhouse gas regulation, energy and fuel markets, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reform, and public health and safety standards. The below roundup highlights a collection of key new statutes and regulatory changes that the industry should be tracking now to assess compliance obligations and strategic planning considerations heading into 2026 and future years.
SB 54 Regulations Public Comment Period Open Until June 3, 2025
CalRecycle has released amendments to the proposed regulations implementing California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) and published its Report to the Legislature describing the program’s broader implementation. CalRecycle is accepting public comments on the proposed changes to the regulations through tomorrow, June 3, 2025.
