Breaking Down California SB 54 and the EPR Mandate
California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Bill, known as SB 54, is a landmark law aimed at reducing plastic pollution and improving recycling infrastructure. The bill requires producers to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their packaging and single-use plastic products. California Senate Bill 54 (SB 54) also known as the Plastic Pollution Prevention and […]
BPS in California Prop 65: Warning Labels & Compliance Guide
California’s Proposition 65 takes a proactive step to enhance consumer safety and highlight potential health hazards by adding Bisphenol S (BPS) to its list of regulated substances. This addition reinforces the state’s commitment to managing chemical exposures and protecting public well-being. Throughout this blog, we’ll explore the ramifications of BPS’s inclusion in Proposition 65, its potential […]
California Prohibits use of PFAS in Juvenile Products
On October 5, 2021 Governor Gavin Newsom signed 9 laws to reduce plastic waste and the use of PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in certain consumer products. PFAS are prohibited from being used in products intended for infants and children, such as cribs and playpens, beginning July 1, 2023. Toys or childcare articles containing […]