US Sales Representation · Certified Sustainable Packaging
The packaging laws aren’t coming. They’re already here.
PFAS food-packaging bans are now law in 12 states. Extended Producer Responsibility laws cover 7 states — California’s SB 54 carries fines up to $50,000 per day. Stateside Packaging provides US sales representation for certified overseas manufacturers of molded fiber, bagasse, and PFAS-free paper packaging — giving US buyers factory pricing with a US-based contact.
No obligation. If we can’t source it compliantly, we’ll tell you.
Compliance Deadlines
The regulatory clock is not on your side
Every supplier says “eco-friendly.” Almost none will tell you which statute applies to you, in which state, by which date. That’s the part we live in.
PFAS: banned, not “coming”
Intentionally added PFAS in food packaging is already illegal in California, New York, Washington, Vermont, Connecticut, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Hawaii, Oregon, and Rhode Island — and in Maine as of May 25, 2026. The FDA pulled PFAS grease-proofing agents from the US market in 2024. If your wraps, clamshells, or takeout board still contain PFAS, they’re already illegal in a quarter of the country.
EPR: 7 states, and SB 54 has teeth
California, Oregon, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Maryland, and Washington have enacted packaging EPR. Oregon’s program is live and collecting fees. Under SB 54, registration closed June 1, 2026 and first producer reports were due July 1, 2026 — from January 1, 2027, unregistered producers cannot sell covered packaging in California at all. Penalties run up to $50,000 per violation, per day.
Recyclability claims get policed
California SB 343 is scheduled to make the chasing-arrows symbol an unlawful claim on packaging that isn’t actually collected and sorted at scale in the state. Greenwashing stops being a PR problem and becomes a compliance one.
Molded-fiber imports just got expensive
New US antidumping and countervailing duties — exceeding 540% for some Chinese producers of thermoformed molded fiber — took effect in January 2026, redirecting demand toward a limited set of unaffected origins and a domestic industry still building capacity. Where your fiber comes from now decides your landed cost.
Selling into Europe? PPWR applies
The EU’s Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation applies to any packaging placed on the EU market — including from US exporters and ecommerce sellers. Recycled-content minimums, empty-space limits on parcels, and new labeling requirements phase in from August 2026.
Sourcing guidance, not legal advice — but it’s the level of specificity we bring to every quote.
For US Brands, Distributors & Food Service
Compliant packaging at factory pricing — without flying to the factory
Overseas factories will still happily quote you PFAS-coated stock that’s illegal in the states you ship to. Your distributor’s “eco line” can’t tell you whether it satisfies SB 54. And getting straight answers across twelve time zones is its own job.
Certified production, verified
We only represent certified manufacturers — BPI, TÜV, FSSC 22000. The certifications are theirs; the verification is ours.
Specs vetted against your states
We check what you’re buying against the laws of the states you sell into — before you order, not after a stop-sale letter.
Factory pricing, transparent model
You buy at manufacturer rates. We’re paid a commission by the factory — not a markup on you.
One US-based contact
US hours, US contract norms. One US contact who answers in your time zone.
For Overseas Manufacturers
US market entry without a US payroll
You have certified capacity and export experience. What you don’t have is a US buyer network. Stateside Packaging provides exclusive US sales representation for a small number of certified sustainable-packaging manufacturers — commission-only. No retainers, no fees. We earn when you ship.
A buyer network that already exists
Our relationships come from T1 Affiliates, our founder’s agency serving US ecommerce brands — the same brands now facing EPR fees and PFAS deadlines.
A US-based face for your brand
Sales conversations in US hours, follow-up that buyers actually answer.
Regulatory positioning
We translate your certifications into the language of the US statutes buyers are actually worried about.
Exclusive by category and territory
We represent you — not everyone in your lane.
Product Categories
What we source
Molded fiber
Protective inserts, trays, and foodservice packaging engineered from recycled and virgin fiber.
Bagasse
Plates, bowls, and takeout containers from sugarcane fiber. Commercially compostable.
PFAS-free coated paper
Grease- and water-resistance without forever chemicals. Wraps, board, and cups.
Custom rigid boxes
Premium unboxing for DTC brands, with FSC-certified options.
About
Who you’ll actually be talking to
Stateside Packaging was founded by Bryce Sessel-Glassberg, also the founder of T1 Affiliates, an agency working with US ecommerce brands. That work built the buyer network this firm runs on — the DTC and retail brands now staring down EPR fees and PFAS deadlines.
We’re a new firm, and we won’t pretend otherwise: no logo wall, no invented testimonials. What we offer instead is verified manufacturer certifications, statute-level compliance specificity, and a founder who answers his own phone.
The deadlines don’t move. Your packaging can.
Thirty minutes. Bring your current spec and the states you sell into — leave with a straight answer on whether it’s compliant, and what it would cost to fix.
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