California SB 54 Packaging EPR
California SB 54 creates a statewide producer-responsibility system for single-use packaging and plastic food service ware. Emissa can organize producer, product, packaging, supplier and source-evidence records around the obligations defined by CalRecycle.
Permanent regulations are effective; monitor PRO plan implementation and reporting guidance.
Confirm the current requirement against the official sources on this page before making a filing, scope or legal decision.
Current program status
CalRecycle states that permanent SB 54 regulations were approved and became effective on May 1, 2026. Circular Action Alliance is the first approved Producer Responsibility Organization.
Covered material data
CalRecycle maintains covered material categories that combine material type and form. A scalable internal model should map packaging components and products to those categories with source evidence.
Producer workflow
Companies need a controlled way to determine producer identity, map products and packaging, preserve exemptions or exclusions where applicable, support PRO reporting and retain the evidence behind submitted values.
Emissa operating layer
Emissa can maintain packaging masters, supplier specifications, ownership, review status and reporting-period evidence so the same approved data can support EPR, buyer and product workflows.
Verify requirements against current official guidance.
Regulatory requirements change. Emissa uses these sources as reference points for workflow design; organizations should confirm current applicability and obligations before relying on a compliance decision.
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Frequently asked questions
When did permanent SB 54 regulations take effect?
CalRecycle states May 1, 2026.
What materials are covered?
The law covers single-use packaging and single-use plastic food service ware subject to statutory definitions, exclusions and exemptions.
Does Emissa determine legal producer status?
No. Emissa organizes customer-defined requirements and evidence; legal applicability should be confirmed against current CalRecycle guidance.
Turn the requirement into a controlled operating workflow.
Connect supplier data, evidence, ownership, deadlines, approvals and remediation in one Emissa workspace.
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