Advocacy
December ’23 at-a-glance … energy
In 47-pages of comments to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) about proposed energy-efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration equipment (CRE), […]
December ’23 at-a-glance … environment
A reminder to members that California issued an enforcement advisory letter to manufacturers, distributors and sellers of cookware, alerting them to their obligations under Assembly […]
December ’23 at-a-glance … taxes, trade & tariffs
Americans for Free Trade (AFT), to which NAFEM belongs, continues to advocate on behalf of members for the removal of […]
Gender parity remains elusive
Women comprise 56.8% of the U.S. workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yet, their representation in leadership roles […]
Preparing the organization for gen-AI
Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is already transforming the way people work. According to McKinsey & Company, gen AI could […]
Where is Santa?
Once again, we share details on how to track Santa’s whereabout to help entertain children and grandchildren this holiday season. […]
CA AB 1200 Labeling Requirements
CA AB 1200 requires manufacturers to disclose the presence of PFAS and other chemicals on product labels beginning Jan. 1, […]
November ’23 at-a-glance … energy
In a Nov. 7 public meeting hosted by the agency, NAFEM strongly recommended that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) […]
November ’23 at-a-glance … environment
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an enforcement advisory letter to manufacturers, distributors and sellers of cookware, alerting them to their obligations under Assembly Bill 1200 (AB […]
November ’23 at-a-glance … supply chain
U.S. Senate bill 3164, the proposed Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act, calls on the Government of […]