PACK Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act of 2025 (PACK Act) amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to require clearer and more accurate labeling of packaging for consumer products regarding their recyclability, compostability, and reusability. The bill aims to prevent misleading claims by establishing specific requirements for qualifying these claims, including providing information about recycling program availability and requiring scientific evidence for compostable claims. It also introduces a process for the FTC to provide guidance and establish an advisory council to oversee the implementation of these rules.
Key provisions
- Requires packaging claims (recyclable, compostable, reusable) to be supported by scientific evidence.
- Mandates clear and prominent qualification of recyclable claims, including information on recycling program availability.
- Prohibits unqualified claims of reusability unless a system for reuse is provided.
- Establishes a process for the FTC to issue guidance on compliance with the new requirements.
- Creates an advisory council to provide input on the implementation of the law.
- Restricts the use of resin identification codes (recycling arrows) on non-eligible packaging.
- Requires third-party certification for claims of compostability, recyclability, and reusability.
- Defines key terms related to packaging and claims, such as ‘compostable’ and ‘recyclable’.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of consumer products
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