WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to present "Plastics and Policy: Microplastics, EPR, and Other Emerging Trends," a complimentary webinar providing regulatory professionals with the latest updates on emerging microplastics and recycling legal and regulatory issues. The webinar will be presented on October 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EDT). Register here: https://lawbc.zoom.us/webinar/register/8417902738664/WN_lYjKab1FThmjRTGlnRxtsA
During this webinar, Lindsay A. Holden, Ph.D., DABT, Senior Toxicologist/Regulatory Scientist, B&C, B&C Associates L. Claire Hansen and Catherina D. Narigon, and B&C Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson will discuss how emerging microplastics, EPR, and recycling laws, such as California's "Truth in Recycling" law and the European Union (EU) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), affect plastic products and packaging stakeholders, how recent initiatives and legal challenges may affect the commercial landscape, and what stakeholders can do now to minimize legal, regulatory, and commercial risk. Speakers will also provide a comparison of U.S. plastics and microplastics regulation with the EU regulatory framework. As the regulatory landscape changes, entities throughout the plastics value stream are subject to challenges such as novel obligations and fast-evolving compliance requirements, but also opportunities to demonstrate a competitive advantage through product stewardship.
Topics Covered:
- Background
- International and domestic definitions of microplastics
- Hazard and exposure concerns driving regulatory activities
- The challenges of establishing functional regulations
- U.S. Regulatory Issues
- Existing and upcoming labeling and EPR initiatives
- State regulatory frameworks
- Overview of litigation issues
- EU Regulatory Issues
- Microplastics and the EU strategic plan
- PPWR
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 — Restriction of microplastics intentionally added to products (commonly referred to as the EU Microplastics Regulation)
- Strategies for Commercial Success
- Due diligence and regulatory tracking
- Proactive engagement with stakeholders
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