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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals,” are becoming a major regulatory and supply-chain issue across the printing, apparel decoration, and packaging industries. Long valued for their ability to repel water and oil, improve durability, and enhance surface performance, PFAS have historically been used in a variety of materials and processes that support print and packaging production.

States will continue to be active in labor and employment law and regulation because the federal government continues to practice a low-regulation and non-enforcement approach. This article covers the newest developments at the state level that may have an effect on printing companies.

The first quarter of 2026 was busy with a distinct uptick in federal and state labor and employment legislation and regulation. For the first time since the second Trump administration took office, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have quorums and are taking action to restore the policies that were initiated during the first Trump administration.

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced the Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) in February 2026, which is a significant step toward modernizing how recycled content is defined and communicated across the country. Backed by the Recycling Leadership Council (RLC), the legislation seeks to establish clear, consistent federal standards for recycling and recycled content marketing claims.

SCREEN Americas announces its commitment to be a keynote sponsor at the annual Inkjet Summit hosted by PRINTING United Alliance from April 27 to 29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas in San Antonio, Texas.