The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is submitting testimony in opposition to Senate Bill 2145, which aims to prohibit the sale, distribution, and import of certain products marketed as recyclable, unless DEP determines that products are...

The undersigned organizations respectfully request an additional 60-day extension of the deadline for public comment on EPA’s proposed rule to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability...

We are writing to respectfully request a veto of AB 2784 (Ting). That mandates the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in plastic thermoform containers. Throughout this legislative session our coalition had multiple conversations with...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) applauds and supports your efforts in taking steps to proactively address the issue of minimum post-consumer recycled (PCR) content requirements. We believe that a suite of options is necessary to...

Hosokawa Alpine, a leading supplier of Blown Film Extrusion Systems, has made the difficult but responsible decision to present our blown film technology at K-Show 2022 in a truly SUSTAINABLE way. Alpine will not be...

The flexible packaging industry is once again unfairly targeted with unwarranted trade actions on aluminum foil that not only threatens food, pharmaceutical, and medical security in the U.S.; but will also negatively impact domestic jobs...

PRINTING United Alliance and Packaging Impressions are pleased to announce that Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC), and TMLI have joined as official association partners of the 2022 Digital Packaging Summit. The eighth...

The 2023 'Call for Entries' provides an overview of the Achievement Awards competition, the rules including eligibility requirements, entry fees, and complete instructions on how to enter the competition. The deadline for entries is November...

The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) will present the first-ever FlexPack Crash Course at the upcoming PACK EXPO International in Chicago, IL, on Wednesday, October 26th, at 9:00 a.m. Central. The event...

Six states have adopted laws that focus on regulating the intentional use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in flexible food packaging that will begin to take effect between the end of 2022 and the beginning...

Oregon’s SB 582 is an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) measure that establishes a statewide producer responsibility program with a focus on packaging and paper materials. The law allows for the creation of multiple PROs and...

Maine’s LD 1541 establishes a stewardship program for packaging materials. The program is to be administered by a Product Stewardship Organization (PSO), contracted by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), for a 10-year term through...

Colorado’s HB22 – 1355 is an extended producer responsibility (EPR) measure that establishes a statewide producer responsibility program with a focus on packaging and printed paper materials. The program is to be administered by a...

California’s SB 54 establishes the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act. Under this Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, “producers” are required to establish and join a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), which will be...

The Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) 2022 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report provides industry converters, suppliers, investors, and analysts with insight into the performance of the U.S. flexible packaging industry over the past year....

FPA's Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) presents the first-ever FlexPack Crash Course at PACK EXPO. This event is perfect for new hires and newcomers to the Flexible Packaging industry with fewer than five years of industry...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that registration for the 2022 FPA Fall Executive Conference is now open. The conference...

The undersigned organizations oppose provisions added to S. 4348, the “Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancement Act” (FDASLA) via an amendment from Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) on food packaging and PFAS that could...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) request for information (RFI) on the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program. The FPA was established in...

The California Chamber of Commerce and the organizations listed respectfully oppose AB 2026 (Friedman) as amended on June 23, 2022, which is the most current version of the bill in print. As you know, the...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) respectfully submits these written comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Request for Information (RFI) on the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Program (SWIFR).

The Vacuum Division of the Nordmeccanica Group has just successfully completed the installation and start-up for one of the newest models in the Company product Range. A Powermet 25P sold to Nissha Metallizing Solutions and...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates this opportunity to submit comments on the April 11, 2022, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM” or “Notice”) to amend the SEC’s 2010 Climate Guidelines. This rulemaking, if finalized, would...

The above listed organizations have a neutral position on SB 54 (Allen), as amended June 26, 2022, under the presumption the “State Regulations to Reduce Plastic Waste, Tax Producers of Single-use Plastics, and Fund Recycling...