Courtney is back with the CRA News You Need to Know. Today’s update covers the June 1 SB 54 deadline and what restaurants must know about California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.

The big question: Could your restaurant be considered a “producer” under the law?

While many restaurants that use standard supplier-provided food service ware may not be subject to the June 1 registration deadline, restaurants that sell branded packaged products, private-label items, or import covered materials likely have compliance obligations that are now just days away.

In this quick update, you’ll learn:

• When a restaurant may qualify as a producer
• What factors determine compliance obligations
• Where to find the latest CalRecycle guidance and CRA compliance resources