Confirm producer status in every EPR state where you sell, complete state-by-state registration with the designated producer responsibility organization, and calendar near-term milestones to avoid sales prohibitions tied to...more
EU policies aim to mitigate the spread of AMR, targeting environmental risks, paper and packaging waste, and micropollutants in wastewater treatment....more
On August 12, 2026, the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (“PPWR”) will be into force. Manufacturers must be prepared by then. The new Regulation (EU) No 2025/40 is part of the European Green Deal and sets the...more
Have you heard the term “EPR” for years but thought (hoped?) it did not apply to your company's operations? Read on for an overview of the state extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements that have been enacted in...more
The European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) held a recent hearing to consider the challenges posed by differing national product labelling and recycling rules used in the EU....more
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws are increasingly making companies that market, distribute, and sell packaged consumer products responsible for the cost to dispose of the packaging that they place in the market....more
Introduction: A paradigm shift in environmental marketing - Greenwashing, the practice of overstating or misrepresenting environmental benefits, has been a key focus of corporate marketing scrutiny for several years....more
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is increasingly recognized as a core factor in transactional due diligence in the United States, with real cash costs, operational implications, and liability exposure that can...more
The United States House of Representatives Congressman Randy Weber (Texas) introduced legislation titled: The Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act of 2025 (“PACK Act”)....more
Congressman Lou Correa introduced the Design for Recycling Resolution (“Resolution”) that is described as recognizing and encouraging: … efforts by manufacturers to reduce waste and consumption of raw materials by...more
States across the country are shifting the financial responsibility of managing packaging waste from local governments and consumers to the companies that place the packaging into the marketplace. These packaging Extended...more
Florida AG James Uthmeier led a group of 5 Republican AGs in sending letters to major environmental organizations, alleging that they coordinated with large corporations to impose anticompetitive recycling and packaging...more
The Brazilian government has published Federal Decree No. 12,688/2025, regulating provisions of Federal Law No. 12,305/2010 (the “National Policy on Solid Waste”) and establishing the nationwide reverse-logistics system for...more
In today's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, companies must stay ahead of emerging state-level environmental regulations that are reshaping the responsibilities of manufacturers, distributors, brand owners, and...more
A new era of corporate environmental regulations is emerging through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging legislation. While EPR laws have existed in the U.S. for years for specific products like paint,...more
In November 2023, a collection of consumer protection organisations from across the European Union reported several major bottled drinks companies to the European Commission and consumer protection authorities (CPA Network)...more
California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, also known as Senate Bill (SB) 54, continues to move forward toward full implementation with the issuance of new guidance documents....more
All Wrapped Up is a newsletter that tracks and analyzes key developments in extended producer responsibility laws for packaging. It is a subscription-based resource for King & Spalding clients who sell or distribute just...more
ACI’s 3rd Annual West Coast Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Product is the must-attend event for cosmetics and personal care professionals looking to navigate the toughest legal,...more
Can you really say your product is “better for the planet”—or does that claim need a compostable disclaimer? In a sweeping decision on Boxed Water’s green marketing, the NAD once again clarified the boundaries for...more
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40), the European Union’s new regulation concerning the packaging of products placed on the European market (PPWR), came into force on 11 February 2025....more
Colorado’s comprehensive extended producer responsibility (EPR) program reporting deadline is fast approaching. Producers (including brand owners, manufacturers, importers and retailers) of packaging and paper products are...more
Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation, also known as EPR laws, is a policy-based approach that holds producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, particularly for take-back, recycling, and final...more
Businesses manufacturing, distributing or selling packaging, paper products and food packaging in Minnesota must comply with Minnesota’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws. Affected businesses were required to...more
On July 1, the California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle), a California agency tasked with implementing the state’s sustainability laws, released its latest draft of regulations for California...more