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FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase, 2023
04.11.2023

FPA is pleased to present the 2023 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase issue, which features flexible packaging solutions that meet expectations and needs through advancements in materials, graphics, structure, new uses, extended shelf...

The U.S. Department of Commerce Extends the Prelim to March 15, 2023, and the Final Decision From July 18, 2023, to August 2, 2023
03.08.2023

On July 18, 2022, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) published notice of its initiation of country-wide circumvention inquiries to determine whether certain aluminum foil that is completed in the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Thailand...

FPA’s Coalition for Aluminum Foil Security’s Submits Comments Prior to the Preliminary Circumvention Decisions
03.08.2023

On behalf of Flexible Packaging Association’s Coalition for Aluminum Foil Security and its individual members, including Amcor Flexibles North America, Berry Global, Catty Corporation, Fres-co System USA, Inc., Novolex, ProAmpac, ProAmpac Holdings, Inc., Ampac Holdings,...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter for Impacted Stakeholders Concerns for New York State’s Executive Budget Waste Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act Article VII Proposal, S.4008/A.3008, Part PP
03.08.2023

The undersigned organizations appreciate the opportunity to provide comment on Article VII proposal, S.4008/A.3008, Part PP, which seeks to establish a waste reduction and extended producer responsibility (EPR) mandate for packaging and printed material. While...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter Opposing Minnesota’s HF 1000
03.08.2023

The undersigned organizations must respectfully take an OPPOSE position on HF 1000, legislation that would impose broad reporting requirements on manufacturers of all products containing PFAS sold in Minnesota, ban the sale of products containing...

FPA 2023 Annual Meeting Agenda
02.24.2023

GLENROY CONDIMENTS/SAUCES PACKAGE COMPARISON (RECYCLABLE STANDCAP VS. PET BOTTLE WITH PCR VS. PET BOTTLE)
02.23.2023

Condiments and sauces are most often sold in a rigid package. All five of the packages used to create the generic Condiment/Sauce pack standard were between 12 – 16 oz. For this streamlined LCA study,...

PROTEIN POWDER STAND-UP POUCH VS. HDPE CANISTER COMPARISON (TRADITIONAL SUP VS. PCR SUP)
02.23.2023

Protein powders are often sold in a rigid package, but can also be found sold in flexible packaging formats such as Stand-up Pouches (SUP). For this comparison, 2 separate SUPs were evaluated with the rigid...

GLENROY PROTEIN POWDER STAND-UP POUCH VS. HDPE CANISTER LCA (TRADITIONAL SUP VS. RECYCLABLE SUP)
02.23.2023

Protein powders are often sold in a rigid package, but can also be found sold in flexible packaging formats such as Stand-up Pouches (SUP). For this comparison, 2 separate SUPs were evaluated with the rigid...

SHAMPOO SPOUTED POUCH VS. PET BOTTLE WITH A PUMP LCA (NON-METALIZED)
02.23.2023

Shampoo is often sold in a rigid package, but with more companies looking to find ways to reduce their environmental impacts, some are considering the use of flexible packaging as a solution. In this streamlined...

GLENROY SHAMPOO SPOUTED POUCH VS. HDPE BOTTLE WITH A FLIP TOP LCA (METALIZED)
02.22.2023

Shampoo is often sold in a rigid package, but with more companies looking to find ways to reduce their environmental impacts, some are considering the use of flexible packaging as a solution. In this streamlined...

GLENROY SHAMPOO SPOUTED POUCH VS. HDPE BOTTLE WITH A FLIP TOP LCA (NON-METALIZED)
02.22.2023

Shampoo is often sold in a rigid package, but with more companies looking to find ways to reduce their environmental impacts, some are considering the use of flexible packaging as a solution. In this streamlined...

GLENROY SHAMPOO SPOUTED POUCH VS. PET BOTTLE WITH A PUMP LCA (METALIZED)
02.22.2023

Shampoo is often sold in a rigid package, but with more companies looking to find ways to reduce their environmental impacts, some are considering the use of flexible packaging as a solution. In this streamlined...

FPA Publishes Annual Report to the Members
02.15.2023

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that it has published its latest Report to the Members. The report provides an...

FPA 2023 Associate SOI Survey
02.15.2023

Amelia Island Hotel List
02.15.2023

FPA Report to the Members, 2022
02.11.2023

The report highlights current and ongoing FPA programs that are ensuring that the environmental benefits and sustainability advantages of flexible packaging are communicated and understood; advocating to protect against potential barriers to growth, combat regulatory...

FPA2023ConverterSOISurvey
02.09.2023

FPA Signs Coalition Letter Opposing Oregon’s SB 543 and SB 544
02.09.2023

The undersigned organizations, representing a cross section of employers including packaging and consumer product manufacturers, material suppliers, retailers/grocers, agriculture, restaurants, and others urge you to oppose SB 543 and SB 544. Taken together, these bills...

FPA Signs Coalition Comments Regarding EPA’s Proposed Changes to Reporting Requirements for PFAS and Supplier Notifications for Chemicals of Special Concern; Community Right-to-Know Toxic Chemical Release Reporting
02.09.2023

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and our coalition of companies and trade associations appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Changes to Reporting Requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and to Supplier Notifications for Chemicals...

Aluminum Foil Trade Actions Threaten the Flexible Packaging Industry
02.09.2023

The Department of Commerce (DOC) shouldn’t be picking winners and losers in U.S. manufacturing markets, but that is exactly what they are doing in the case of aluminum foil imports. A “self-initiated” case by the...

FPA Signs the Americans for Free Trade Coalition’s Comments on the Request for Comments in Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in the Section 301 Investigations
02.09.2023

The Americans for Free Trade coalition, a broad alliance of American businesses, trade organizations, and workers united against tariffs, respectfully submits these comments on the Request for Comments in Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in...

FPA Sends Coalition Letter to Secretary Wang Regarding Concern for the DOC’s Self-initiated Circumvention Case on Aluminum Foil Imports from South Korea and Thailand
02.09.2023

As you are aware, the Department of Commerce (DOC) self-initiated a circumvention case on aluminum foil imports from South Korea and Thailand. We are writing to convey the serious concerns our member companies have about...

FPA Signs Coalition Letter for Hawaii’s House Bill HB 1326 (Lowen) – Packaging Waste Reduction Program Mandate
02.09.2023

The organizations listed above are commenting with concerns on House Bill 1326 that seeks to establish a 70% packaging waste reduction program in the State of Hawaii. The above listed associations have worked successfully with...

York University Publishes Consumer Attitudes Towards Packaging and Packaging Waste Report
02.06.2023

Numerous studies over the past 3 years have shown that the environmental impact of a package or product is now being factored into consumer purchasing decisions. These studies have shown that consumers self-report as having...

FPA Q4 2022 'Pulse of the Industry' Survey
01.24.2023

The Americans for Free Trade Coalition Submits Comments to the USTR in Response to a Request for Comments in Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in the Section 301 Investigation
01.17.2023

The Americans for Free Trade coalition, a broad alliance of American businesses, trade organizations, and workers united against tariffs, respectfully submits these comments on the Request for Comments in Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in...

Aluminum Foil Trade Actions Threaten the Flexible Packaging Industry
01.17.2023

The Department of Commerce (DOC) shouldn’t be picking winners and losers in U.S. manufacturing markets, but that is exactly what they are doing in the case of aluminum foil imports. A “self-initiated” case by the...

FPA 2023 Annual Meeting Attendee List
01.16.2023

FPA Signs a Coalition Letter on EPA’s Proposed TSCA 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule and the Associated IRFA
01.12.2023

The undersigned organizations are pleased to provide comments regarding the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis and Updated Economic Analysis for the proposed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 8 (a)(7) reporting and recordkeeping rule. In our...