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🇺🇸 California SB 54 plastic packaging EPR: final plan and fee schedule expected

31 Oct · California, U.S. · Confidence: Secondary (authoritative)

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What happens

The implementing details of California's SB 54 extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for plastic packaging, including the final plan and fee schedule, are expected in October 2026; public comment on the draft closed on 14 August 2026. This is the next key milestone for packaging exported to the US.

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What to do

Packaging suppliers and brands with US packaging business should track the fee announcement, as the fees will feed directly into cost calculations.

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Source

CalRecycle SB 54

Reviewed 22 Sep · Intelligence only, not legal advice — confirm with the competent authority before shipping or signing.

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