California Packaging Compliance: Navigating SB 54, SB 343 and Other Recyclability Standards

Sarah Bell is a speaker at the 4th Annual West Coast Edition of ACI's Legal, Regulatory, & Compliance Forum on
Cosmetics & Personal Care Products for the session "California Packaging Compliance: Navigating SB 54, SB 343 and Other Recyclability Standards."

Session Overview:

California continues to lead the nation in packaging regulation, creating significant compliance challenges for cosmetics and personal care companies. Between the state’s packaging EPR framework and other recyclability restrictions, legal, regulatory, packaging, and marketing teams must work closely together to navigate this landscape.

• Understanding the implications of California’s SB 54 packaging EPR law for cosmetics and personal care companies
• Reviewing California’s SB 343, with respect to restrictions on recyclability claims, use of the chasing arrows symbol, and determining whether packaging qualifies as recyclable
• Assessing the unique challenges beauty brands face when evaluating the recyclability of pumps, dispensers, compacts, tubes and multi-material packaging
• Exploring practical strategies for aligning packaging design with regulatory compliance and marketing claims