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 undersigned organizations are writing in opposition to SB 686, legislation that would phase out products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Maryland. As written, SB 686 represents one of the broadest...

We are writing to ask you to oppose Maryland House Bill 796, which would ban use of advanced recycling in the state. Advanced recycling is a critical set of technologies that help eliminate plastic waste...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit testimony in opposition to House Bill 796 that proposes to prohibit facilities in Maryland designed to convert plastic to fuel or feedstock through certain chemical...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this memo in opposition to Senate Bill S420 (Liu) that would establish labeling requirements related to the recyclability of plastic packaging and products and require...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments to CalRecycle in response to the draft SB 54 – Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility regulations (the “regulations”) published in the...

The Brand Owner Council (BOC) is a new membership category within the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), created to give brand owners a direct voice in shaping the future of flexible packaging. Approved by the FPA Board of Directors...

Comexi, a global leader in flexible packaging printing and conversion solutions, announces a decisive step in its international expansion and technological specialization strategy. In addition to presenting its new regional leadership for the U.S. and...

The undersigned organizations, representing virtually every sector of the New Mexico economy, are writing to express our serious concerns with the draft approach the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) proposes to take with the implementation...

The associations listed below are pleased to provide written comments and recommendations in response to the information collection proposed by the Department of Commerce’s (Commerce or the Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) addressing...

Smithers will host Sustainability in Packaging US (SUSTPACK) from March 10-12, 2026, in Chicago, IL., at the Hilton Chicago. This industry-leading event has never been more paramount. Shifting administrative support, economic headwinds, and shrinking operations...

The Section 232 Inclusions Process established by the Department of Commerce in the May 2, 2025, Interim Final Rule, “Adoption and Procedures of the Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Inclusions Process” (90 FR 18780)...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is seeking additional clarification on the TSCA PFAS Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule, with regard to its applicability to processors generally and to processors that import materials which they do not...

FPA partnered with Alliance Insights, the research division of PRINTING United Alliance, on its annual survey and a new flexible packaging specific report examining digital printing trends in the packaging industry—shedding light on the drivers...

The undersigned organizations share and support the goals of Colorado’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program—to reduce materials sent to landfills, expand recycling access, and increase the circularity of packaging. When thoughtfully designed, EPR can deliver...

On behalf of the organizations listed below, we write to express our support for the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) Colorado Amended Program Plan, which was approved by the Advisory Board in Late August. Specifically, we...

The Flexible Packaging Association (“FPA”) testified on June 23, 2025, before the Directorate for Safety and Health regarding OSHA’s proposed heat illness and injury rulemaking. 89 Fed. Reg. 70689 (Aug. 30, 2024). We appreciated receiving...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP” or “Department”) in response to Appendix A, the Packaging Material Types List, developed by the Department...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, released its 2025 Economic Impact of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry report, prepared by John Dunham & Associates,...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) partnered with John Dunham & Associates, a leading economic consulting firm, to analyze the economic contributions of the U.S. flexible packaging industry. This comprehensive impact study that illustrates how vital...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is proud to announce the launch of FPA FlexImpact. This new social impact initiative brings the flexible packaging...

FPA FlexImpact is a new initiative from the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) designed to highlight how our industry can make a positive difference in the environment and the communities where we live and work. Each...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) respectfully submits these comments to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) proposed Plan Amendment 2 to the Oregon Producer Responsibility Program Plan. FPA...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced its complete program for the 2025 FlexForward® Conference, taking place November 4–6 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference will unite leaders from across the flexible packaging industry to discuss...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to CalRecycle in response to the draft SB 54 – Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility regulations (the “regulations”) published in the California...