California seeks to ban Bisphenols and Ortho-phthalates in food packaging 
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California seeks to ban Bisphenols and Ortho-phthalates in food packaging 

California’s Assembly passed bill AB-1148, seeking to restrict the use of bisphenols and ortho-phthalates in all packaging, but exempts tetramethyl bisphenol F (TMBPF, CAS 5384-21-4) from the restrictions unless DTSC deems the substance to also poses a significant risk to human health. 

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NY’s bill on producer responsibilities for packaging materials face uncertain fate amidst opposition from industries 
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NY’s bill on producer responsibilities for packaging materials face uncertain fate amidst opposition from industries 

The New York Senate passed S1464 on 28 May 2025, which seeks to implement extended producer responsibilities (EPR) for packaging and packaging materials.  The the bill would require companies to register with the state, create collection systems and take back programs as well as eliminate hazardous chemicals from packaging and packaging materials.

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