To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to include requirements for recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims for packaging for a consumer product, and for other purposes.

The Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act of 2025, or the PACK Act (HR6832), was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 17, 2025, and subsequently referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This bill aims to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act by establishing new requirements for claims related to recyclability, compostability, and reusability of consumer product packaging. Specifically, it prohibits deceptive claims and mandates clear qualifications for recyclable claims, including information on recycling program availability, unless an exemption is met for widespread availability. The bill also defines circumstances under which packaging is not considered recyclable, such as when components limit recyclability or when the product's shape prevents acceptance in programs. This bill does not authorize or appropriate any specific funding. Instead, it creates a new regulatory framework that will impose compliance costs on consumer packaged goods manufacturers. Companies will be obligated to ensure their packaging claims meet the new FTC standards, which may involve re-evaluating current packaging, investing in new materials or designs, and implementing verification processes. The mechanism is a regulatory standard enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, with potential penalties for non-compliance. The primary structural losers are consumer packaged goods manufacturers that rely on packaging with environmental claims. Companies such as Procter & Gamble ($PG), Coca-Cola ($KO), PepsiCo ($PEP), Kraft Heinz ($KHC), Clorox ($CLX), General Mills ($GIS), and Mondelez International ($MDLZ) will face increased operational expenses to comply with these new regulations. There are no direct presidential actions provided that amplify or conflict with this specific legislative activity, as the recent presidential memoranda focus on domestic petroleum production and defense operations, which are unrelated to consumer packaging regulations. Recent market data for the affected companies shows varied performance. Procter & Gamble ($PG) is up +4.08% over 7 days and +4.18% over 30 days, trading at $148.68. Coca-Cola ($KO) is up +5.27% over 7 days and +3.76% over 30 days, at $78.56. PepsiCo ($PEP) is up +1.52% over 7 days and +2.02% over 30 days, at $156.13. Kraft Heinz ($KHC) is up +1.96% over 7 days and +1.27% over 30 days, at $22.32. In contrast, Clorox ($CLX) is down -0.87% over 7 days and -5.91% over 30 days, at $96.01. General Mills ($GIS) is down -1.68% over 7 days and -5.08% over 30 days, at $34.6. Mondelez International ($MDLZ) is up +3.67% over 7 days but down -0.26% over 30 days, at $58.12. The bill is in the early stages, having only been introduced and referred to committee, indicating a long legislative path ahead before potential enactment.