CPG Compliance Dynamics for California SB 343
Webinar
CPG Compliance Dynamics for California SB 343
June 3 | 12:00 p.m. ET
CPG Compliance Dynamics for California SB 343
June 3 | 12:00 p.m. ET
Consumer Brands will be hosting a webinar presented in partnership with Perkins Coie on California’s SB 343, one of the most pivotal compliance issues for CPG brands doing business in California. The conversation will cover Cal Recycle’s publication of the SB 343 Final Findings Report, the characterization study of material types and forms that routinely become feedstock used in the production of new products and packaging as well as how CPG brands should be scoping strategies for materials, marketing and labeling with an eye toward the October 2026 compliance deadline.
Please note that this webinar is for Consumer Brands members only.
Speakers
Joseph Aquilina
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Consumer Brands Association
Joseph Aquilina joined Consumer Brands in April of 2020 and provides legal support for the association’s operations, monitors and reports on legal exposure for the CPG industry and counsels on a range of regulatory and government relations matters.
Previously, Joseph spent five years at the Direct Selling Association where his portfolio included legal, state and federal affairs, and a broad range of FTC compliance matters and federal agency inquiries. As part of his work, Joseph helped develop and launch a self-regulatory program, the Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council. He also has substantial experience counseling on consumer protection matters, FCPA investigations, as well as labor and workforce issues.
David T. Biderman
Firmwide Chair, Consumer Products & Services Litigation, Perkins Coie
David Biderman represents companies in consumer class actions, commercial litigation, and mass torts. He has represented companies in the consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, and technology industries.
David is the firmwide chair of the Consumer Products & Services Litigation industry group. His team excels in defending food, beverage, and consumer goods companies in class actions under consumer protection laws nationwide. His team is one of the leading groups in this area and offers daily updates, trend reports, and industry roundtables.
For 15 years, David managed a product liability team responsible for defending more than 1,000 toxic tort cases pending in state courts in the western United States. David has also handled many sophisticated commercial disputes.
John Hewitt
Senior Vice President, Packaging & Sustainability and State Affairs, Consumer Brands Association
With a combination of association, political and agency experience, Hewitt has worked on many successful ballot initiatives, legislative and regulatory measures. In addition to his professional experience, he has sat on several non-profit boards and was an elected school board member for nearly 12 years.
Hewitt joined the Consumer Brands Association from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), where he served as both special counsel to the secretary and as the agency’s general counsel. At the department, Hewitt was responsible for complex litigation and regulatory matters as well as represented the department on interagency initiatives, such as the governor’s drought task force and international climate change program.
Kristine E. Kruger
Senior Counsel, Perkins Coie
Throughout her career, Kristine Kruger has developed a strong reputation for her deep knowledge of consumer protection, product liability litigation, and class action defense, as well as California’s Proposition 65. She is skilled at managing complex litigation matters, including multidistrict litigation and coordinated state court proceedings.
Kristine has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, cosmetics, household goods, and electronics. She enjoys working closely with clients to develop effective litigation strategies by carefully evaluating each case-specific goal and business objective.