The New EPR Laws Your Company Has Likely Already Violated

If your company sells physical products, the packaging those products come in may now create legal compliance obligations you didn’t know existed. In this video, attorney Ben England explains Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging laws, which states have adopted them, and what businesses should do if they have already missed a registration or reporting deadline. (410) 220-2800 https://www.fdaimports.com Serving importers and FDA-regulated businesses nationwide What's covered in this video: -What Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging laws are -Which states have already passed EPR packaging laws -Registration, reporting, and packaging fee requirements for businesses -Why companies may need to track packaging weight and material types -What to do if your company has already missed an EPR deadline -How businesses can prepare as more states adopt EPR requirements This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different. Consult with a qualified attorney about your specific situation. WATCH NEXT: What Trump Hopes You Don't Know About Tariff Refunds    • What Trump Hopes You Don't Know About Tari...   Everything You Missed in The Supreme Court Ruling on Trumps Tariffs    • Everything You Missed in The Supreme Court...   Benjamin England is a 17-year FDA veteran who served as Regulatory Counsel to the Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs, the top regulatory law role at the agency, and previously worked as a Consumer Safety Officer, Compliance Officer, and Senior Special Agent with the FDA Office of Criminal Investigations. He holds a JD summa cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law and is admitted to the bars of Florida, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, representing importers and FDA-regulated businesses nationwide on trade and regulatory compliance matters. The good news is that being late does not necessarily mean it is too late to act. As Ben explains, late registrations have been accepted under EPR programs, and taking steps toward compliance before enforcement reaches your company can put you in a much better position. Timestamps: 00:00 – Is Your Company Already Violating EPR Laws? 02:12 – What Are EPR Packaging Laws? 02:51 – The 3 Main EPR Compliance Requirements 03:49 – EPR Requirements Across Different States 07:07 – Why Waiting for Enforcement Is a Mistake 08:08 – How to Get Your Company Into Compliance