Development of and changes to standardized labels

(a) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in coordination with the Commission, and with consideration of the findings and recommendations of the Advisory Committee, shall establish or approve standardized on-package labels that a producer of a covered material shall use if the producer chooses to use an on-package label to indicate that the covered material is recyclable, compostable, reusable, or refillable in accordance with this Act, including— (1) harmonized iconography to demonstrate the proper disposal pathway; (2) harmonized terminology and descriptions, including, as necessary, instructions for— (A) qualified claims of recyclability; (B) qualified claims of compostability; and (C) preparing covered materials for disposal; and (3) recommended on-package placements, size, and typography to ensure legibility and accessibility. (b) Digital labeling The Administrator, in coordination with the Commission, may, for the purpose of providing additional information to the on-package label standardized under subsection (a), establish or approve a standardized digital label, which may include a Quick Response code or a similar technology, for any covered material that may be used by producers in addition to the standardized on-package label described in that subsection. (c) Review and revisions Not less frequently than once every 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in coordination with the Commission, and with consideration of the findings and recommendations of the Advisory Committee, after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment, shall— (1) review the label standards established under subsections (a) and (b), including a review of ongoing label compatibility challenges and best practices; and (2) as necessary, revise the label standards under subsections (a) and (b) based on the review under paragraph (1).