The registration deadline for businesses covered under California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) is fast approaching. On May 1, 2026, the final regulations for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program established by the Act became effective; a copy of the final regulations has not yet been posted. Producers now have until June 1, 2026, to register with the Circular Action Alliance, the designated producer responsibility organization (PRO) for California. Companies who wish to comply individually, and small businesses seeking exemptions, must register with and apply to CalRecycle by June 1.
More resources are available at CalRecycle’s Producer Guidance website.