Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026

Protection from Misleading Marketing: The bill prohibits any person from using a misleading recycled content claim when advertising, marketing, or selling a product to a consumer (Section 4(a)(1)).

Clarification of Standards: The Federal Trade Commission is required to update the "Green Guides" to ensure they are consistent with the definitions and standards established by this Act (Section 4(b)(1)).

Standardized Substantiation Methods: The Act recognizes "mass balance accounting" as an acceptable method for proving recycled content claims, as long as it complies with a third-party certification system (Section 3).

Establishment of Clear Frameworks: The Commission is directed to create a clear and consistent framework so people know how to advertise or sell products using accurate recycled content claims (Section 4(b)(2)(B)).

Restrictions on Fuel Marketing: Fuels produced and sold as an end product are prohibited from being marketed as "recycled content" under this Act (Section 4(a)(2)).

Limitation of State Authority: No State or political subdivision may maintain or enforce any law or regulation that relates to the prohibition and enforcement provisions found in this Act (Section 6).