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Guidance for TPCH 2021 Model Legislation Update

On November 2023, TPCH share their guidance document to support the 2021 Model Legislation Update.

In February 2021, the Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) announced the organization’s 2021 update to their Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation. The 2021 update includes the addition of the class of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and ortho-phthalates as regulated chemicals, as well as new processes and criteria for identifying and regulating additional chemicals of high concern in packaging.

The new guidance including:
A. Overview & Background
B. Ensuring Compliance with the Laws
C. Disclosure
D. Analytical Testing
E. Screening Technologies with Portable Implementation
F. Available Test Methods for Fluorine and Fluorinated Chemicals
G. Standard Test Methods for Ortho-Phthalates
H. To Do’s for Packaging Material Formulators and Suppliers
I. To Do’s for Product Manufacturers, Brand Owners and Retailers Using Compliant Packaging Materials
J. TPCH State Members Existing Guidance
K. Additional Resources

For more information please check below link:
Guidance for TPCH 2021 Model Legislation Update