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US federal — single-use plastic packaging in federal procurement (GSAR)

Type
Regulation
Jurisdiction
US federal
Current stage
in application
Impact
low
Last verified change
8 Jul 2024
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A GSA Acquisition Regulation rule, effective 8 July 2024, adds a provision and clause to identify single-use plastic free packaging for products under the Federal Supply Schedules.

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Timeline of verified changes

  1. 8 Jul 2024 → in force
    GSA's final rule adding a provision and clause to identify single-use plastic free packaging for products under the Federal Supply Schedules took effect on 8 July 2024.
    Source quote
    The General Services Administration is amending the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation to add a new provision and clause to identify single-use plastic free packaging availability for products under the Federal Supply Schedules with the goal of reducing single-use plastic waste. DATES: Effective July 8, 2024.
    Source: federalregister.gov · Review seed-us-federal-001