Reminder: California EPR Reporting Deadline is November 15

Delsie Braganza

Delsie joined the Focal Point Research team in 2011 and has been an invaluable asset for our clients. With her strong regulatory and quality assurance background, she is able to help clients understand the Canadian and US requirements, set targets to achieve compliance, and attain their goals to get products to market.

Delsie is able to audit facilities, set up and maintain GMP compliant facilities, develop strong quality management systems, and co-ordinate successful Health Canada inspections. In addition to this, Delsie oversees all regulatory compliance reviews and submissions made to Health Canada and the US FDA.

Delsie obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science (Hons. B. Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Toronto, Post-Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations (RAQ) from Seneca College and Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS).

When she’s not learning something new, Delsie loves spending time with family, going on road trips or long walks, and swimming.

Jennifer Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

Having started at Focal Point Research in 2011, Jenn has been fully engaged in the company and since day one, has leveraged her MBA and interest in the regulated products industries to grow her passion for the business and services offered.

Jenn has excelled at building on initial conversations with a variety of companies from all industries seeking regulatory and quality assurance services. She has developed strong relationships with each client, offering each one a unique opportunity to have the Focal Point Research team help them develop successful strategies and bring products to market, while ensuring their compliance needs are being fulfilled.

Jenn has not only been a leader internally, but a key contact for all clients and in 2021, Jenn was the obvious choice to lead Focal Point Research into the future as the successor to company founder, Rob Fichtner.

Jennifer balances her career by honouring her wanderlust, spending her leisure time golfing, and enjoying the outdoors with her loving dog.

This is an important reminder for businesses subject to California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law for packaging. The Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the Producer Responsibility Organization managing the program, is urging all single-use packaging producers to register and report their materials data ahead of the fast-approaching November 15, 2025, deadline.

The reporting portal, which opened on September 22, requires the submission of 2023 supply data. This information will be used to establish a baseline for the source reduction requirements mandated by the SB 54 law.

Upcoming Consultation Webinars:

In addition to the reporting deadline, CAA will be hosting a series of topic-based consultation webinars starting in October 2025. These sessions are a crucial opportunity for stakeholders across the value chain to provide input and help shape the initial California EPR program plan.

How to Comply and Get more Information:

Report your Data: Producers must submit their 2023 data though the CAA portal by November 15.
Guidance and Resources: If you are unsure whether your company is subject to these requirements, visit CAA’s Producer Resource Center.
Questions: For any specific questions or issues, you can contact the CAA support team directly at producer.support@circularaction.org

Please contact us if you require assistance in understanding your obligations under the California’s EPR law and preparing your data for submission.

Delsie Braganza

Jennifer Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

Reminder: California EPR Reporting Deadline is November 15

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