US Federal Bill Proposes New standards for recycled-content claims

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.

On September 30, 2026, the US Senate introduced S 5674, the Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026, which proposes establishing federal standards for recycled-content claims in consumer products. For consumer products manufacturers, the bill could affect environmental marketing claims relating to product packaging and recycled materials used in manufacturing. It would recognize mass balance accounting as an acceptable method of substantiating recycled-content claims, provided an independent third-party certification system is followed, and claims are supported by competent and reliable scientific evidence. The bill would also require the Federal Trade Commission to update its Green Guides within one year of enactment and establish federal enforcement provisions for misleading claims, while preempting certain state and local requirements within its scope.

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Delsie Braganza

Jennifer Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

US Federal Bill Proposes New standards for recycled-content claims

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