The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a half-day public workshop, “Talking Trash at the FTC: Recyclable Claims and the Green Guides,” on May 23, 2023. Topics of discussion at the workshop will include: the current state of recycling practices and recycling-related advertising in the U.S.; consumer perception of current and emerging recycling-related claims; and the need for any updates or other changes to the Green Guides related to recycling claims.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently added two new substances to its Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS) Notifications. The newly listed substances and the manufacturers are listed below.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently communicated to the Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association (TDMA) that FDA continues to consider the use of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) as a color additive in foods to be safe.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on February 14, 2023 that it is now accepting public comments for the state’s PFAS reporting draft rule, which was approved by the Maine Board of Environmental Protection on January 19, 2023. The rule provides additional guidance on the notification requirements and sales prohibitions for products and product components containing intentionally added PFAS.

Hawaii has introduced a bill, SB504, that would expand its ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to include all food packaging and food service ware. A related bill, HB1644, was signed into law in Hawaii on June 27, 2022.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf announced a proposed change in the Agency’s structure to create the FDA Human Foods Program.

On January 27, 2023, CalRecycle, the California agency that oversees the state’s waste management, recycling, and waste reduction programs, published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding amendments to the Recycling and Disposal Reporting System (RDRS).

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently added ten new substances to its Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS) Notifications. The newly listed substances and the manufacturers are listed below.

The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) voted in favor of moving the rulemaking process forward for the state’s PFAS reporting draft rule during a January 19, 2023, meeting. In developing this draft rule, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) held two sessions where it invited input from the public on concept draft rules. Based on input received, DEP made several revisions to the draft.