Articles by Samuel Jockel J.D.

Efforts are underway to create a patchwork of new state-specific extended producer responsibility (EPR) and stewardship programs, recycling requirements, and minimum post-consumer recycled (PCR) content requirements that apply to packaging materials used for food and beverage products. Entities across the entire food and beverage supply chain may be implicated and need to be prepared for compliance. 

Food manufacturers continue to face an evolving and expanding patchwork of state-specific restrictions on food additives.