Mark Bescher M.Sc.

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Food Safety and Regulatory Aspects of State EPR Programs

State-level Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) can push a circular economy, move the overall recycling effort forward, and lead to an increase in the use of recycled material

Mark Bescher M.Sc.

April 14, 2025

This article discusses Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs and how the federal government is responding to state activity on EPR, as well as the food safety aspects of EPR packaging program requirements.

Live: June 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT: During this webinar, attendees will learn how to conduct challenge studies for microbial spoilage and pathogen growth, including the common challenges encountered, laboratory selection, and use of predictive models.

Live: July 15, 2025 at 11:00 am EDT: From this webinar, attendees will learn the importance of hygienic design to ensure food safety and sanitation effectiveness.

Live: July 22, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT: During this webinar, attendees will learn best practices for the use of digital food safety management systems across industry and regulatory agencies.

Articles by Mark Bescher M.Sc.

Food Safety and Regulatory Aspects of State EPR Programs

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