Advocacy
U.S. clears the way for USMCA implementation
The U.S. became the third country to complete domestic processes to implement the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement […]
USMCA facilitates broader use of ASTM standards
When the USMCA goes into effect July 1, it introduces a new playing field for standards development organizations. While the […]
ENERGY STAR® updates
ENERGY STAR congratulates NAFEM members Hoshizaki America Inc., ITW Food Equipment Group, and Welbilt, Inc., all of which received Partner […]
DOE leverages supercomputing resources to strengthen manufacturing
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is providing $3 million to spur the […]
Awaiting news of DOE’s upcoming regulatory agenda
NAFEM continues to monitor information on DOE’s priorities following the closure of the comments period seeking input on the agency’s […]
No new EPA activity announced
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not announced anything impacting the commercial foodservice equipment industry since the outbreak of […]
CARB amends enforcement policy
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) enforcement policy was amended to clarify Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) enforcement and to acknowledge […]
CBP postpones payment of some import duties
Members are reminded that the U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) has suspended the deadline for some duties, taxes and […]
Spring TLC and NDPSC meetings canceled; virtual meetings planned for fall timeframe
The spring NAFEM Technical Liaison Committee (TLC) and NAFEM Data Protocol Subcommittee (NDPSC) meetings will be canceled. Both groups will […]
States, environmentalists challenge Process Rule amendments
Two petitions were filed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging DOE’s Process Rule amendments, one on behalf of […]