Help shape responsible end market verification: REM Standard draft open for comment
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (MDT)
Description
Responsible Markets (REM) Standard Public comment
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) invites interest holders to review and comment on the draft Certification Standard for Responsible Markets: For Recycling of Paper, Packaging and Food Serviceware (REM Standard). Your feedback will help strengthen the clarity, feasibility and effectiveness of the final standard.
Public comment period: May 5–July 7, 2026
Public webinar: May 12, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
What is the REM Standard?
The REM Standard is a draft certification standard developed via a collaboration between Circular Action Alliance (CAA), SCS Standards and Assurance Systems (SCS SAS), and a Standard Development Committee, to support implementation of Responsible End Market requirements established in U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws.
The standard is intended to provide a consistent set of operational and documentation requirements for verifying how covered materials are managed downstream of collection and sorting across states with EPR requirements, while maintaining appropriate protections for confidential business information. It is also designed to improve transparency, consistency and confidence in recycling outcomes across the value chain.
How to submit comments
- Access the comment form using the “Submit your comments” button.
- Enter your contact information (required).
- Select the comment type: general, editorial or technical.
- Submit comments one at a time, including a proposed resolution.
- For editorial or technical comments, include at least one reference (line number, clause/subclause number or paragraph/table/figure number).
- Continue through the survey to submit additional comments as needed.
Note: Comments submitted without a proposed resolution will be reviewed for context only and will not be integrated into forthcoming revisions.
Public webinar: Introduction to the REM Standard
CAA will host a public informational webinar to introduce the draft REM Standard, outline key elements of the proposal and explain how to participate in the public comment process.
May 12, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET