FPA Submits Comments on the U.S. EPA’s Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6): Microplastics in Drinking Water

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6 (CCL 6), published April 6, 2026, and specifically on the proposed inclusion of microplastics as a candidate contaminant group. These comments are submitted in the spirit of constructive engagement and reflect our genuine commitment to the protection of public health and the integrity of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulatory framework.