Advocacy
May ’23 at-a-glance … environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a SNAP 25 final rule primarily for equipment necessary to reach extremely low […]
May ’23 at-a-glance … regulations
The Biden administration recently issued significant proposed changes to how federal agencies support regulatory policy decisions, including changes to how […]
May ’23 at-a-glance … supply chain
NAFEM joined more than 70 associations in raising an issue to the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership with […]
May ’23 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade
The U.S. levied a new round of more than 300 sanctions and restrictions on Russia and third-parties allegedly helping Russia […]
Amplifying members’ voices
NAFEM regularly joins forces with other organizations to advance the industry’s perspective with elected and appointed officials. Highlights of recent […]
USTR offers comprehensive export resource
The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) report on foreign trade barriers is interesting reading for anyone exporting materials or finished goods. […]
Improving ESG performance by focusing on governance
Employees, customers, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders have increasingly higher expectations for companies to demonstrate ESG (environmental, social and governance) […]
April ’23 at-a-glance … environment
Maine issued draft notification requirements and sales prohibitions for new and component products containing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As […]
April ’23 at-a-glance … regulations
Washington state amended its appliance standards for hot food holding cabinets and commercial ovens. Effective April 9, hot food holding […]
April ’23 at-a-glance … supply chain
Changing its approach to not comment publicly while negotiations are underway, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) representing the companies that […]