Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026 aims to prevent misleading claims about recycled content in products marketed to consumers. It establishes clear definitions for terms like ‘recycled content’ and ‘recycling,’ and allows for the use of mass balance accounting to substantiate these claims, provided it adheres to a third-party certification system. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be responsible for enforcing the law and updating the Green Guides to align with its provisions.
Key provisions
- Prohibits misleading claims about recycled content in advertising and sales.
- Defines key terms related to recycled materials and recycling processes.
- Recognizes mass balance accounting as a valid method for substantiating recycled content claims, contingent on third-party certification.
- Requires the FTC to update the Green Guides to reflect the new definitions and standards.
- Establishes a framework for accurate recycled content claims, emphasizing transparency and scientific evidence.
- Specifies that fuels cannot be marketed as recycled content under this act.
- Grants the FTC authority to enforce the law and take action against violations.
- Provides for federal preemption of state laws related to recycled content claims.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Manufacturers
- Retailers
- The Federal Trade Commission
- The Recycling Industry
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