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.
U.S. EPA Announces New Framework for Assessing New PFAS
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a framework for its approach to reviewing new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and significant new uses of existing PFAS. Stakeholders in sectors such as food packaging, textiles, semiconductors, and aerospace industries that continue to rely on PFAS compounds should take note. In general, EPA’s approval of new PFAS or new significant uses of existing PFAS may require additional testing — with substantial additional testing in some cases.
