Currently, companies that sell packaged products must comply with a patchwork of state laws related to making recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on packaging. This leads to interstate commerce issues for businesses in addition to causing consumer confusion on proper packaging disposal. To address these challenges, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025 (US H.R. 6832). Congressman Weber collaborated with the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN), of which ISPA is a member, to draft this important piece of legislation. 

The PACK Act would establish a federal framework administered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for making recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer packaging. A uniform structure would replace the confusing patchwork of state regulations to help businesses provide accurate and transparent information across state lines.  

Key elements of the PACK Act include: 

  • Mandatory third-party certification for recyclable, compostable, and reusable consumer packaging claims. 
  • State preemption from enacting or enforcing legal packaging requirements that are not identical to the requirements under the PACK Act. 

ISPA has joined dozens of other trade associations and businesses in support of the PACK Act. For more information on this legislation, please visit the PACK Act website.