US Product Compliance 2025: Key Federal & State Changes to Watch

Webinar Overview

In this expert-led webinar, we’ll explore recent developments in US product compliance – with a particular focus on state-level legislation and trends to watch in 2025.

While we’ll touch on federal updates, our spotlight will be on proposed and enacted state regulations impacting manufacturers, importers, and compliance professionals. We’ll cover three of the most pressing topics in US compliance today:

• PFAS in products and new state-level PFAS reporting requirements
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging and batteries
• Right to Repair (R2R) requirements for electronics, appliances, and medical devices

Whether you’re preparing for upcoming compliance deadlines or monitoring the next wave of regulatory change, this session will help you understand the landscape and plan with confidence.

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Webinar Agenda

• Federal Overview & State Emphasis
  • Trends in federal de-regulation
  • Why state-level legislation is driving product compliance in 2025
• PFAS in Products: Restrictions and Reporting
  • Overview of new PFAS laws introduced at the state level
  • Mandatory PFAS reporting requirements and rising enforcement
  • States taking the lead on PFAS restrictions
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Packaging & Batteries
  • Growth of EPR as a mainstream regulatory strategy in the US
  • Active legislation in states including Maine, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Minnesota
  • Battery EPR laws: Environmental drivers and new mandates in Nebraska and Colorado
• Right to Repair (R2R): Expanding Compliance Obligations
  • What Right to Repair means for manufacturers
  • Summary of current active state legislation: Ongoing efforts to pass a federal R2R law & significant activity at the state level – key recently enacted state laws and the types of products they cover
  • What to expect next: More state bills under discussion & increasing pressure for a unified national standard
• Key Takeaways & Closing
  • Why horizon scanning is critical in a fragmented regulatory environment
  • Preparing for ongoing legislative change at both state and federal levels
  • Q&A with the panel

Date

This webinar will take place on Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 at 08:00 PDT, 11:00 EDT, 17:00 CET.

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Presenters

Kelly Bugiera, Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist and Team Leader, Compliance & Risks

As part of her role at C&R, Kelly specialises in researching and monitoring legislative activity on the US state and federal levels, as well as tracking international developments related to topics of customer concern.

With 30+ years of experience in the field of product compliance, she is involved in an array of special customer consulting and assessment projects that cover international standards and regulatory activity for a variety of products and topics. Areas of special focus include circular economy, ESG – Anti-bribery/Anti-corruption, chemicals, product safety, consumer electronics and drinking water.

Luisa Toro Correa, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Compliance & Risks

Luisa joined the Global Regulatory Compliance team in 2024 as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist, where she conducts regulatory monitoring on certain U.S. states, as well as internationally.

Prior to joining Compliance & Risks, Luisa held roles focused on toxicology, product safety, and chemical compliance across the consumer goods industry. In her previous role, she managed regulatory compliance for the U.S. and Canada, led R&D consultations, and oversaw full project lifecycles. She also developed compliance strategies, trained staff on labeling and safety, and reviewed product labels and safety data sheets for market readiness.

Patricia Weathers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist and Team Leader, Compliance & Risks

Patricia joined Compliance & Risks as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist in 2024. She is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 13485 and ISO 9001, and has spent over ten years working in Quality Compliance/Assurance in the medical device and automotive manufacturing sectors. 

Additionally, her background includes research and information services at the academic level and in training development.

Samantha Anguiano, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Compliance & Risks

Samantha  is a Mexican qualified lawyer, currently living in the US with over 7 years of experience in legal research, negotiation, and regulatory compliance. 

She is currently part of the Global Regulatory Compliance team at Compliance & Risks, where she conducts regulatory analysis at several U.S. state levels, as well as internationally.

Prior to Compliance & Risks, Samantha has years of experience developing risk mitigation strategies, and implementing compliance policies.

Orlaith Morris, Content Marketing Manager, Compliance & Risks

Orlaith is Content Marketing Manager at Compliance & Risks, working with the company since 2022 and based in Dublin. In her role, Orlaith leverages her expertise to elevate the company’s brand presence and thought leadership, delivering impactful content that resonates with the industry. With a keen focus on the ever-evolving product compliance & ESG landscapes, her work supports Compliance & Risks’ mission to help organizations stay compliant and achieve their business goals.

Prior to joining Compliance & Risks, Orlaith has years of content marketing experience working in various global industries and organizations.