What to Know About
Responsibility Laws
Extended Producer
As EPR laws continue to gain
traction in multiple states, dealers will soon see new reporting
requirements, packaging rules and added costs.
E
volving regulations pose constant challenges for businesses, especially small and midsized companies that may not have dedicated compliance teams.
From labor rules to tax changes to environmental mandates, the fast-shifting regulatory landscape makes it easy for proposed requirements to be overlooked until they are already in place. But when it comes to the emergence of extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, foodservice equipment and supplies dealers can’t afford to wait to see how extensive the effects will be. EPR laws are complex, but at a high level they assign
recycling and waste management responsibilities to the businesses that introduce products and packaging into the marketplace. Specifically for foodservice equipment and supplies dealers, the laws could create new fees, reporting rules and added pressure to rethink packaging, sourcing and supplier relationships. Trade groups such as the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) have come out strongly against the EPR model, arguing that it creates unnecessary burdens for distributors and fails to consider the complexity of the modern supply chain. Despite those warnings, several states have already passed EPR legislation, and more may soon follow. While the full scope and enforcement details for these new laws are unclear as many states are still defining procedures and undergoing rulemaking, dealers are encouraged to monitor developments closely.
By Bridget McCrea Contributing Writer
24 FEDA News & Views
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