SPMC advocates on behalf of the industry.

SPMC and FPA advocate on behalf of the packaging industry to ensure the safety and efficacy of packaging. Below you will find information about recent advocacy efforts, tools, and relevant documents related to sterile medical device and pharmaceutical packaging.

Sustainability of Medical Device Packaging

SPMC has released a new evidence-based position paper titled “Sustainability of Medical Device Packaging.” The paper explains how and why laws mandating that sterilized medical packaging include recycled content and/or be recyclable pose significant risks to the critical requirements that medical packaging must meet.

The paper also offers a path forward with respect to recyclability by encouraging legislators to recognize advanced recycling technologies. SPMC welcomes all industry leaders, legislators, and stakeholders to download and share the position paper.

Download the Position Paper

Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962: Investigation of Imports of Aluminum

FPA Testifies Against the Section 232 Investigation on the Effect of Aluminum Imports on U.S. National Security
FPA Comments to U.S. Department of Commerce
Video of Public Hearing
Transcript of Preliminary Hearing held by USITC on March 30, 2017 (A list of FPA member companies which participated can be found on page 4 of the transcript, and their testimony appears on pages 97-122)
SPMC Foil Investigation Advisory to Medical Device Manufacturers

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