Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging are rapidly reshaping the regulatory landscape for consumer brands selling online. These state laws require producers of products to take responsibility for the packaging used on the products. This obligation can extend to entities beyond the typical manufacturer, including distributors and online resellers. With EPR laws now in effect in several states, compliance is no longer optional for brands operating in the eCommerce space.
If you are a manufacturer, distributor, or online seller of consumer products please join Vorys attorneys David Edelstein and Jake Bartlett on November 19 for a complimentary webinar on the latest state packaging EPR laws and discover how these regulations uniquely impact eCommerce businesses. We’ll move beyond the basics and dive into the real-world challenges and opportunities facing brands like yours today.
Key Topics We’ll Cover:
Quick Overview: What are packaging EPR laws and which states are leading the way?
eCommerce Focus: How EPR laws uniquely affect online sellers and DTC brands
Compliance Challenges: Navigating multi-state requirements and reporting obligations
Packaging Data & Supply Chain: Managing data collection and supplier communications for online sales
Litigation, Enforcement, and Other Developments: Current legal actions, industry responses, and what’s on the horizon
Next Steps for Compliance: Even if you’ve registered and reported, these laws impose ongoing obligations that necessitate continual internal improvements
David Edelstein is a partner and chair of the Vorys’ environmental practice group. A former US EPA attorney who practiced in RCRA enforcement and later served as chief of the criminal enforcement unit in Region 6, he brings a strong focus on compliance and enforcement.
Jake Bartlett is an associate in the firm’s environmental practice group. He has been tracking and assisting a wide variety of clients with state packaging EPR laws for the past few years.
