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FPA Submits Testimony to the New Hampshire Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in Support of SB 367
02.08.2022

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to support SB 367, which would provide regulatory certainty for advanced recycling processes and create a more circular economy for plastics in New Hampshire.

FPA Submits a Statement on the Record to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for their February 2nd hearing on Legislative Proposals to Improve Domestic Recycling and Composting Programs
02.08.2022

On behalf of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), who is the voice of U.S. manufacturers of flexible packaging and their suppliers, I write to commend the Committee on Environment and Public Works for its continued...

FPA Submits Testimony to the New York Senate Committee on Finance in Opposition to New York State Executive Budget – TED Part RR “Extended Producer Responsibility Act” and TED Part SS “Toxics in Packaging Act”
02.01.2022

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to the New York State Executive Budget – TED Part RR “Extended Producer Responsibility Act,” which would establish an extended producer responsibility (EPR) act for...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter to the New York State Joint Budget Committee Opposing the Toxics in Packaging Act Proposed in the New York State Executive Budget
02.01.2022

The undersigned organizations appreciate the opportunity to provide the following comments on the Executive Budget Proposal, Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation (TED) Article VII, Part SS, “Toxics in Packaging Act.” Our respective organizations recognize and...

FPA Submits Testimony to the New York Assembly Ways and Means Committee in Opposition to New York State Executive Budget – TED Part RR “Extended Producer Responsibility Act” and TED Part SS “Toxics in Packaging Act”
02.01.2022

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to the New York State Executive Budget – TED Part RR “Extended Producer Responsibility Act,” which would establish an extended producer responsibility (EPR) act for...

FPA Signs Americans for Free Trade’s Coalition Letter to The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives in Support for Section 301 Product Exclusions Process in the America COMPETES Act
02.01.2022

On behalf of the undersigned members of Americans for Free Trade, we write in strong support of amending the America COMPETES Act of 2022 to include language requiring the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative...

FPA Submits Testimony to the Washington Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee in Opposition to SB 5658
02.01.2022

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to SB 5658, “Concerning the recyclability of products and packaging,” stands to establish an onerous definition of “recyclable” that will have far reaching impacts on...

FPA Submits Testimony to the Washington Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee in Opposition to SB 5697
01.18.2022

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to SB 5697, “Renewing Washington's recycling system and reducing waste,” which sets arbitrary rates and dates for all packaging in Washington to have post-consumer recycled...

FPA Submits Comments in Response to OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
01.13.2022

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) respectfully submits the following comments in response to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). FPA is a national trade association that...

FPA’s Emerging Leadership Council Launches “Come Grow With Us” Campaign
01.04.2022

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that the FPA’s Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) launched a new campaign, “Come Grow With...

FPA/AFT Submits Statement for the Record Following House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing on China
12.16.2021

Americans for Free Trade, a broad coalition of American businesses, trade organizations, and workers united against tariffs, submitted a statement for the record following the recent House Ways & Means Subcommittee on Trade’s hearing regarding...

FPA Signs Americans for Free Trade Coalition Letter to the to House Ways & Means Committee and Subcommittee on Trade Regarding the Section 301 China Product Exclusions Process
12.01.2021

On behalf of the undersigned members of Americans for Free Trade, we thank the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Trade for holding an important hearing on U.S. competitiveness issues with China. As part of that...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter Supporting the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2021
10.19.2021

The undersigned organizations of the Tariff Reform Coalition represent many of the U.S. manufacturers, exporters, retailers, agricultural and food producers, and other supply chain stakeholders adversely affected by the Section 232 tariffs and quotas on...

FPA Joins the 2021 Digital Packaging Summit as an Official Association Partner
10.06.2021

Packaging Impressions is pleased to announce the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), as an Official Association Partner of the 2021 Digital Packaging Summit. The seventh annual Digital Packaging Summit will be held Nov. 8-10, 2021 at...

EU Recyclers Question Ceflex Proposals on Plastic Film
09.22.2021

Ton Emans, PRE president and chair of its LDPE working group, warned that the Ceflex ‘quality recycling process’ plan was “not in line with the objective of making flexible packaging household waste fully circular." He...

FPA Signs Floor Alert in Opposition to California SB 343
09.07.2021

SB 343 is MORE than just a labeling bill and establishes stringent criteria for what can be considered recyclable, and creates a definition of “recyclable” which will have impacts on all future legislation related to...

FPA Combats Critical Worker Shortage
09.02.2021

The flexible packaging industry is a dynamic and growing industry where technologies are rapidly evolving. Manufacturing in the 21st century is a whole new world, especially in a post-COVID-19 environment, and today’s production facilities incorporate...

Call for Entries: FPA 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition
09.02.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that the 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition Call for Entries is now available....

FPA Supports the Proposed DOE/EERE Research Program for Upcycling of Multilayer Films
08.16.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) would like to express its support and endorsement for the proposed DOE/EERE research program titled “Integrated Upcycling of Multilayer Films to Chemicals,” Topic Area 1: Novel Approaches to Recycling and...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter to the California State Assembly Opposing AB 478 Unless Amended
08.06.2021

The undersigned organizations are writing as a follow-up to our previous comments regarding AB 478, legislation pertaining to the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material in plastic thermoform containers. As we have stated, we recognize...

Beer Institute, American Beverage, Consumer Brands Association, National Marine Manufacturers and Flexible Packaging Association Praise Senate Reintroduction of Aluminum Pricing Examination Act
07.22.2021

Trade associations representing some of America’s top industries and employers today praised Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) for reintroducing the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act, bipartisan legislation that would bring transparency to...

FPA Partners with PACK EXPO Las Vegas
07.22.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce that it is again participating in the Partner Program at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO (Sept. 27-29, 2021; Las Vegas Convention Center),...

Danielle A. Diehlmann Has Been Named Vice President, Communications for the FPA
06.10.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that Danielle A. Diehlmann, “Dani,” has been named Vice President, Communications for the FPA...

FPA Publishes 2021– 2022 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide
06.08.2021

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that the 2021–2022 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide is now available. The Buyer’s Guide provides...

FPA Signs Americans for Free Trade’s Statement For The Record on President Biden’s 2021 Trade Policy Agenda
05.26.2021

Americans for Free Trade, a broad coalition of American businesses, trade organizations, and workers united against tariffs sent a statement for the record regarding the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee’s 2021...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter Opposing and Requesting Amendments to LD 1503 to Maine’s Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
05.22.2021

We are writing to respectfully oppose and request amendments to LD 1503 related to PFAS reporting requirements and product bans. The legislation as written could eventually ban thousands of products from sale and transport of...

FPA Submits Comments on Draft Recommendations and Key Principles of Producer Responsibility to Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment
05.17.2021

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Colorado’s draft recommendations and key principles of producer responsibility (hereinafter referred to as “CO draft PR recommendations” or the “recommendations.” I am Alison Keane, President and CEO...

FPA Submits Testimony in Support of LD 1471 and in Opposition to LD 1541 to Maine’s Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
05.10.2021

Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of Maine’s LD 1471, “An Act to Establish a Stewardship Program for Packaging” and in opposition to Maine’s LD 1541, “An Act to Support and Improve...

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