Advocacy
March ’22 at-a-glance … regulations
In the U.S., the current focus on extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws is primarily directed at plastic and packaging. However, […]
DOC seeks help from NAFEM members to support Ukrainians
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) reached out to NAFEM about the need for donated commercial refrigeration equipment to help […]
Russia/Ukraine Conflict
As Russia pursues a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. has imposed a series of sanctions and restrictions on exports. […]
Recent survey finds supply chain pressures continue to stymie members
Supply chain challenges impinging the ability to fulfill orders, control costs and grow are expected to be the same or […]
February ’22 at-a-glance … energy
In response to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s 2021 Review of Methods Used by the U.S. Department […]
February ’22 at-a-glance … environment
NAFEM continues to work with a broad, industry coalition to address Quebec’s Ministry of Environment and Fight Against Climate Change (MOE) […]
February ’22 at-a-glance … regulations
On Feb. 4, the House passed the nearly $300 billion America COMPETES Act of 2022, its response to the Senate’s […]
February ’22 at-a-glance … supply chain
In anticipation of the Senate beginning to consider the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), passed by the House passed late […]
February ’22 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a request for public comment on the Section 232 exclusions request process for […]
DOE and EPA agenda outlined, expect activity to increase significantly
The administration regularly reports on the upcoming activities of the various governmental agencies through the Unified Agenda, the latest of […]