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), […]


12.21.2023

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 […]


12.21.2023

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 […]


12.21.2023

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 […]


12.21.2023

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 […]


12.21.2023

Where is Santa? 

Once again, we share details on how to track Santa’s whereabout to help entertain children and grandchildren this holiday season. […]


12.21.2023

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, […]


12.15.2023

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) […]


11.16.2023

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 […]


11.16.2023

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 […]


11.16.2023