Food manufacturers in the United States are grappling with the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. While California, Oregon, and Colorado now share the same Producer Responsibility Organisation, the specific rules governing each state remain different.
According to Food Industry Executive, many companies are struggling with the fundamental question of who is legally classified as the producer. This initial confusion is complicating the process of achieving compliance across various jurisdictions.
The industry is being urged to follow a structured five-step approach to manage these requirements. Getting the producer identification right is seen as the critical first step in avoiding regulatory errors.
