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Notice of SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations
The United States issued an addendum on 18 May 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/2088. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 15 January 2024. The comment period closed on 13 February 2026.
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Plastic packaging; Quality; Environmental protection; Recycling; Packaging materials and accessories; Bottles. Pots. Jars; Plastics
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/USA/2088/Rev.1/Add.2, 18 May 2026)
The latest notice says the measure has entered into force.
Notice of SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations Final California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) Approval
On 1 May 2026, the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the permanent regulations and filed them with the Secretary of State. The regulations became effective upon filing. New extended producer responsibility (EPR) program gives primary responsibility for managing products after their useful life to producers, who can design and market products to be more easily reused or recycled: [Archives] SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations:
Proposed rule - The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has begun formal rulemaking activities regarding Senate Bill (SB) 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act permanent regulations. The Notice of Proposed Action (Notice) was published by the Office of Administrative Law on 22 August 2025, and the public comment period begins on 22 August 2025. CalRecycle will also hold a hybrid public hearing regarding this rulemaking on 7 October 2025, and the public comment period will end on 7 October 2025. SB 54 establishes the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, which imposes minimum content requirements for single-use packaging and single-use plastic food service ware, to be achieved through an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program. CalRecycle will hold the hybrid public hearing starting at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time) on 7 October 2025, and concluding upon submission of any public hearing comments. The public hearing will be accessible via Zoom, and via Webcast, and in-person in the Byron Sher Auditorium located on the 2nd floor of the CalRecycle headquarters at 1001 I Street, Sacramento, California. The Byron Sher Auditorium is wheelchair accessible. The public workshop public hearing will also be accessible virtually via Zoom, and registration will be required. To attend virtually via Zoom, you must register in advance. Registration is free. To observe the public workshop public…
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Rev.1/Add.2
Notice of SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations Final California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) Approval
On 1 May 2026, the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the permanent regulations and filed them with the Secretary of State. The regulations became effective upon filing. New extended producer responsibility (EPR) program gives primary responsibility for managing products after their useful life to producers, who can design and market products to be more easily reused or recycled: [Archives] SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations:
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Rev.1/Add.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 13 February 2026
Notice of SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is providing an additional 15-day public comment period, which began 29 January 2026 and ends on 13 February 2026. Current Documents Notice of 15-Day Changes to Proposed Rulemaking. The notice of changes that have been made to the original proposed regulations. Updated Proposed Regulation Text. The updated express language that shows any proposed adoption, amendment, or deletion to the regulations. Notice of Proposed Action. The notice of proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of regulations. Proposed Regulation Text. The express language that shows any proposed adoption, amendment, or deletion to the regulations. Initial Statement of Reasons. An explanation of all proposed changes to the regulations. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point by or before 4pm Eastern Time on 13 February 2026. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders will be shared with CalRecycle if received within the comment period. Comments will be submitted electronically: SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act 15-Day Comment Period Background: CalRecycle is proposing permanent regulations for Senate Bill (SB) 54. SB 54 establishes the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, which imposes minimum content requirements for single-use packaging and single-use plastic…
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 7 October 2025
Notice of SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations
Proposed rule - The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has begun formal rulemaking activities regarding Senate Bill (SB) 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act permanent regulations. The Notice of Proposed Action (Notice) was published by the Office of Administrative Law on 22 August 2025, and the public comment period begins on 22 August 2025. CalRecycle will also hold a hybrid public hearing regarding this rulemaking on 7 October 2025, and the public comment period will end on 7 October 2025. SB 54 establishes the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, which imposes minimum content requirements for single-use packaging and single-use plastic food service ware, to be achieved through an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program. CalRecycle will hold the hybrid public hearing starting at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time) on 7 October 2025, and concluding upon submission of any public hearing comments. The public hearing will be accessible via Zoom, and via Webcast, and in-person in the Byron Sher Auditorium located on the 2nd floor of the CalRecycle headquarters at 1001 I Street, Sacramento, California. The Byron Sher Auditorium is wheelchair accessible. The public workshop public hearing will also be accessible virtually via Zoom, and registration will be required. To attend virtually via Zoom, you must register in advance. Registration is free. To observe the public workshop public…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Add.8
SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
This draft of the regulations was shared with the State of California Department of Finance (DOF) as part of DOF’s review of the draft Standardized Regulatory Impact Assessment (SRIA). This draft shows proposed adoption, amendment, and deletion of regulations in strikeout and underline over the version of the proposed text from the March 2024-March 2025 rulemaking. With possible minor adjustments, this is anticipated to be the version of the proposed regulations released for the 45-day formal rulemaking comment period following the SRIA review process. Formal rulemaking documents will be published on the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations webpage once CalRecycle files a formal public notice of the proposed regulations with California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL).
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Add.7
Comment deadline: Closed on 3 June 2025
SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) will be holding an informal public workshop on 27 May 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time. The purpose of this workshop is to consult with the public, the regulated community, and other interested persons to solicit feedback on the proposed changes to the regulations compared to the final draft regulations from the first formal rulemaking. The purpose of this draft regulatory language is to implement, make specific, and clarify Senate Bill (SB) 54 (Allen, Chapter 75, Statutes of 2022). Visit the Public Notice to view all the details for this scheduled workshop. Any interested person may submit written comments concerning the proposed changes to the regulations. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders by 4pm Eastern Time on 3 June 2025 will be shared with CalRecycle if received within the comment period.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Add.6
Comment deadline: Closed on 17 December 2024
SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has begun a second 15-day written comment period for the proposed revisions to the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Rulemaking. This second 15-day written comment period follows a previous 21-day public comment period that began on 14 October 2024, and ended on 4 November 2024, and an initial 61-day public comment period that began on 8 March 2024, and ended on 8 May 2024. On 23 April 2024, CalRecycle held a hybrid public hearing to receive public comments. CalRecycle will only consider written comments sent to CalRecycle and received during the 15-day written comment period which began on 2 December 2024, and ends on 17 December 2024. Written comments received by CalRecycle after the close of the public comment period are considered untimely. CalRecycle may, but is not required to, respond to untimely comments. Notice of Second 15-Day Changes to Proposed Rulemaking. The notice of changes that have been made to the original proposed regulations Updated Proposed Regulation Text. The updated express language that shows any proposed adoption, amendment, or deletion to the regulations. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders by 4pm Eastern Time on 17 December 2024 will be shared with CalRecycle.
CorrigendumG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Add.5/Corr.1
SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
Notice of Extension of 15-Day Public Comment Period for SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations to 4 November 2024 The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has begun a 15-day written comment period for the proposed revisions to the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Rulemaking. This 15-day written comment period follows an initial 61-day public comment period that began on 8 March 2024, and ended on 8 May 2024. On 23 April 2024, CalRecycle held a hybrid public hearing to receive public comments. CalRecycle is only required to respond to comments that address the changes made in the regulation text for this comment period. In addition, CalRecycle will only consider written comments sent to CalRecycle and received during the 15-day written comment period which began on 14 October 2024. CalRecycle is extending the public comment period, and the public comment period will now end on 4 November 2024. Written comments received by CalRecycle after the close of the public comment period are considered untimely. CalRecycle may, but is not required to, respond to untimely comments. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders by 4pm Eastern Time on 4 November 2024 will be shared with CalRecycle.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Add.5
Comment deadline: Closed on 3 November 2024
SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
Notice of Extension of 15-Day Public Comment Period for SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations to 3 November 2024 Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period - The notice of extension of the 15-Day public comment period. Notice of 15-Day Changes to Proposed Rulemaking - The notice of changes that have been made to the original proposed regulations. Updated Proposed Regulation Text - The updated express language that shows any proposed adoption, amendment, or deletion to the regulations. CalRecycle is only required to respond to comments that address the changes made in the regulation text for this comment period. In addition, CalRecycle will only consider written comments sent to CalRecycle and received during the 15-day written comment period which began on 14 October 2024. CalRecycle is extending the public comment period, and the public comment period will now end on 3 November 2024. Written comments received by CalRecycle after the close of the public comment period are considered untimely. CalRecycle may, but is not required to, respond to untimely comments. For more information, refer to the rulemaking webpage SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders by 4pm Eastern Time on…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Add.4
Comment deadline: Closed on 29 October 2024
SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has begun a 15-day written comment period for the proposed revisions to the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Rulemaking. This 15-day written comment period follows an initial 61-day public comment period that began on 8 March 2024, and ended on 8 May 2024. On 23 April 2024, CalRecycle held a hybrid public hearing to receive public comments. CalRecycle will only consider written comments sent to CalRecycle and received during the 15-day written comment period which began on 14 October 2024, and ends on 29 October 2024. Written comments received by CalRecycle after the close of the public comment period are considered untimely. CalRecycle may, but is not required to, respond to untimely comments. Please refer to the Notice of 15-Day Changes to Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) and the revised regulation text and the rulemaking webpage SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations for more information, including how to submit comments. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders by 4pm Eastern Time on 29 October 2024 will be shared with CalRecycle.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Add.3
Comment deadline: Closed on 8 May 2024
Notice of extension of public comment period for SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has begun formal rulemaking activities regarding the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act regulations. The Notice of Proposed Action (Notice) was published by California's Office of Administrative Law on 8 March 2024, and the public comment period began on 8 March 2024. CalRecycle will also hold a hybrid public hearing regarding this rulemaking on 23 April 2024. CalRecycle is extending the public comment period, and the public comment period will now end on 8 May 2024. Visit Public Notice: Notice of SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations 45-Day Comment Period and Public Hearing (ca.gov) for more information about this rulemaking, including how to participate in the scheduled hybrid public hearing on 23 April 2024. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available in-person at the hearing and remotely via Zoom or webcast. For in-person interpretation services, headsets will be available and can be provided by CalRecycle staff prior to or during the hearing. For interpretation services in a language other than Spanish, notify the Department at regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov by 12 April 2024, and the staff will do their best to accommodate such requests. For additional information about this rulemaking, visit SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations - CalRecycle…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Add.2
Comment deadline: Closed on 23 April 2024
SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is proposing permanent regulations for Senate Bill (SB) 54. This action will amend the rules to establish the various substantive and procedural requirements applicable to the extended producer responsibility (EPR) program that the Act requires producers of single-use packaging and single-use plastic food service ware (covered materials) to administer. The proposed regulations will also establish how CalRecycle will exercise its oversight and enforcement responsibilities. SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations: California Regulatory Notice Register, No. 10-Z, 8 March 2024, pages 260-266: WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders by 4pm Eastern Time on 23 April 2024 will be shared with CalRecycle if received within the comment period.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2088/Add.1
SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
CalRecycle will host a questions and answers session on February 1, 2024 (see public notice) on the draft regulatory text for the implementation of SB 54 (Allen, Chapter 75, Statutes of 2022). During this session, CalRecycle will present an overview of SB 54, an overview of the rulemaking process, an overview of the complete draft regulatory text, and will endeavor to answer clarifying questions about the draft regulatory text. The Questions and Answers Session will cover the following topics: Part I: Overview of SB 54 (Allen, Ch. 75, Stat. 2022) An overview of SB 54, including program goals and objectives, producer requirements, statutory timelines and responsibilities of the Department. Part II: Overview of the Rulemaking Process in California An overview of the rule making process in California and where CalRecycle is at with this process for SB 54. Part III: Overview of the Draft Regulations An article-by-article walkthrough on Draft Regulatory Text, including Chapter 11.1 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility (with 15 articles) and Chapter 11.5 Environmental Marketing and Labeling (with one article). The purpose of this session is to provide an opportunity for the public to ask clarifying questions about the draft regulations, not to provide official public comments on the regulations. CalRecycle aims to provide the public with ample time to review and prepare comments for the forthcoming 45-day comment period, which will open in the coming…
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/2088
SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Regulations
Proposed rule - CalRecycle has released the draft regulatory text for the implementation of SB 54 (Allen, Chapter 75, Statutes of 2022) and will host a questions and answers session. During this session, CalRecycle will present an overview of SB 54, the upcoming rulemaking process, the draft regulatory text, and will endeavor to answer clarifying questions from the public. More detail, including a detailed agenda, will be forthcoming through the listserv. CalRecycle aims to provide the public with ample time to review and prepare comments for the forthcoming 45-day comment period, which will open in the coming months when CalRecycle initiates the formal rulemaking process. Further information accessible at Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act SB 54: Date and time of the session, which will take place in person or via Zoom, and Spanish translation will be available Date: 1 February 2024 (subject to change) Time: 10:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) In-Person Location: Byron Sher Auditorium (1001 I Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95812)
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