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February ’26 at-a-glance … regulations

Washington State’s amended Lead in Cookware Act (SB 5975) cleared a significant hurdle in Olympia, though several challenges remain.  On February 3, the […]


02.11.2026

February ’26 at-a-glance … environment

With state EPR laws accelerating, NAFEM joined the Recycling Leadership Council to help shape smart, national recycling standards. The cross-industry coalition works […]


02.11.2026

February 26′ at-a-glance … energy

Following the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) request for information on potential updates to the state’s Title 20 Energy Efficiency Regulations, California’s investor-owned utilities […]


02.11.2026

Member advocacy survey results are in

Our thanks to the NAFEM members who replied to the recent survey on business challenges and tariffs. We’ll have full results to report soon. In the meantime, […]


02.11.2026

Amplifying Members’ Voices

NAFEM regularly joins forces with other organizations to advance the industry’s perspective with elected and appointed officials. During a recent […]


01.14.2026

January ’26 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

While we await the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the legality of the IEEPA tariffs, you can find the latest […]


01.14.2026

January ’26 at-a-glance … regulations

Massachusetts H4870 and S1504 would ban the sale/distribution of cookware with intentionally added PFAS. As the House bill was recently […]


01.14.2026

January ’26 at-a-glance … environment

HFC reporting under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act Emissions Reduction and Reclamation rule begins in 2026. The rule […]


01.14.2026

January 26′ at-a-glance … energy

Pictured from left to right: Robert Reed, Taylor Company; Jim Godiska, Follett LLC; Stephen Schaefer, Hoshizaki America; Scott Martin, Hillphoenix/A […]


01.14.2026

TableCraft Products

In NAFEM’s monthly Social Purpose Spotlight, one member company’s social purpose story is featured. Perhaps reading about the creativity and […]


12.11.2025

December ’25 at-a-glance … environment

Several challenges make it impossible for automatic commercial ice machine (ACIM) manufacturers to modify their product portfolios to new refrigerants by current deadlines, so […]


12.10.2025

December ’25 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade

While we wait for the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legality of the IEEPA tariffs, NAFEM’s legal team at Barnes […]


12.10.2025