Packaging Legislation Resources

Packaging Legislation Resources

Your Partners in Stress-Free Packaging Compliance

Packaging regulation in the USA is active, rapidly expanding, and increasingly tied to real costs and enforcement. From Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and material bans to strict truth-in-labeling rules, brands are being asked to prove, not just claim, that their packaging aligns with specific outcomes and restrictions.
 
This hub brings together our most practical, up-to-date guidance on packaging regulations. Explore our resources to understand what’s changing, what applies to your business, and how to design packaging that stays compliant while controlling costs and protecting brand credibility.
 
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AS OF JANUARY 2026

What Brands Should Do Now

Extended Producer Responsibility

Check if you’re obligated.

Register with CAA.

Report 2025 data by May 2026 reporting deadlines for CA, OR, and CO.

Budget for fees and pay fees on schedule.

SB 343 Truth in Labeling

Audit recyclability claims across all packaging.

Remove recyclability symbols and language from items with a high non-compliance risk, such as poly mailers, bubble mailers, and thin film.

Treat “compostable” as a regulated claim.

Avoid on-pack claims of biodegradability.

Bans and Fees on Packaging Materials

Eliminate all PFAS from packaging.

Strongly consider eliminating polystyrene (Styrofoam) entirely.

Be strategic about shopping bag choices if you operate retail locations. Choose between paper, plastic, or reusable based on state restrictions.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Packaging Legislation by State

Dive In With Our Resources

Guide to Extended Producer Responsibility

Saloni Doshi

Get up-to-speed on key deadlines by state, detailed guidance on Oregon, California, and Colorado, and guidance on how to reduce your EPR fees.

Guide to SB 343 Truth in Labeling

Saloni Doshi

The chasing arrow recycling symbol? It's no longer enough. California’s new law is cracking down on misleading claims. Learn what steps to take in 2026.

Guide to Material Bans and Restrictions

Saloni Doshi

Learn about the major categories of packaging bans, highlights where they are already in effect, and explains what brands should do now to stay ahead.

Guide to Packaging Compliance and Regulations

Saloni Doshi

Get a high-level overview of packaging compliance and a breakdown of the specific laws and guidelines that may apply to your brand.

10 Strategies to Get Ahead of Legislation and Compliance

Saloni Doshi

Packaging legislation is evolving quickly. Brands that act now with these 10 strategies can reduce risk, control costs, and stay ahead.

How the EU and Canada Are Redefining Compliance

Saloni Doshi

Here's a quick overview of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Canada’s evolving EPR and plastics reporting framework.

Legal Packaging Requirements for Suffocation Warnings

Saloni Doshi

Understanding how to legally label flexible packaging to ensure your poly bags meet today's suffocation warning standards.

Guide to Retailer Packaging Requirements

Saloni Doshi

Explore sustainable packaging guidelines by national retailers and tips on how EcoEnclose can support you on this journey.

Is Plastic Film Recyclable?

Saloni Doshi

Learn what’s recyclable, how legislation impacts your plastic film labeling, and how to responsibly communicate your film packaging’s end-of-life options.

Understanding How2Recycle®: Turning Packaging Labels into Real Sustainability

Saloni Doshi

For companies committed to transparency, adopting How2Recycle aligns your brand with clarity, integrity, and meaningful environmental impact.

Start Calculating Your Potential EPR Fees

Our simple calculator helps brands prepare for EPR reporting deadlines and better understand how packaging decisions translate into weight calculations, which in turn translate into potential EPR fees.

Enter the types of packaging your brand uses and the estimated number of units shipped into a specific state, and get the total packaging weight by material class and reporting category, based on how the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) classifies our packaging types.

Get Your EPR Assessment. Know Where You Stand.

Extended Producer Responsibility laws are moving fast—bringing new costs, risks, and complexity for growing brands.

Your custom EPR Assessment gives you clarity on what these laws mean for your packaging and how to prepare now.

With EcoEnclose, compliance becomes clear, simple, and stress-free. Our experts will:

  • Analyze your packaging and estimate potential EPR fees

  • Outline strategies to reduce costs and protect margins

  • Provide actionable next steps to future-proof your packaging strategy

Fill out the form to get your personalized EPR Assessment and start building a compliant, cost-saving packaging strategy with our team of experts.

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