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U.S.A. Foodservice & Packaging Legislation Map

State laws across eight categories -- organics diversion, foam bans, PFAS in packaging, truth-in-labeling, single-use plastics, EPR, foodware-use mandates, and green procurement. Pick a category, then select a state for the law, scope, sectors, dates, and primary source.

Last verified July 1, 2026 Organics + foam + PFAS + labeling + foodware-use + procurement + EPR + single-use plastics verified · all 8 categories complete
Active law in this category Scheduled / phasing in No state law in this category
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Select a state

Pick a category above, then click any shaded state -- or a labeled chip for the smaller Northeast states -- to view its laws.

Shading reflects the active category filter. A gray state can still have notable city or county ordinances, shown in the state card when present.

  • Active: the law is in effect now.
  • Scheduled: enacted but not yet in force.
  • Grayed filter: that category's research pass hasn't run yet.
Scope: State-level laws across eight categories, plus notable municipal ordinances shown as callouts within their state card. Method: Every law is verified against statute text and/or the responsible state agency before it appears; categories are researched in phased passes and unresearched categories are marked pending. Not legal advice: confirm current obligations with the cited agency before acting.
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