Why Join PPSWG?
Compliance with Mandated Take-Back Programs
Join PPSWG to access MED-Project programs and ensure your company complies with take-back laws for medicines and sharps. Membership makes participation simple, effective, and hassle-free.
Cost Sharing
PPSWG members share the cost of the jurisdiction-specific MED-Project programs they elect to participate in. Program fees are based on PPSWG’s member-developed, member-ratified cost allocation models.
Transparency
PPSWG shares information about MED-Project’s operating costs with its members and works with them to develop fair cost-sharing formulas.
Information
Members stay informed with PPSWG’s Weekly Bulletin, monthly Member Calls, and an exclusive members-only website that features industry news, legislative updates, MED-Project activities, and more. We also track new regulations and advocate for our members, providing expert insights and commentary.
Structure & Dues
PPSWG members pay annual dues and program participation fees for jurisdiction-specific MED-Project programs.
Member Benefits
- The opportunity to participate in jurisdiction-approved MED-Project compliance programs.
- A secure online portal to easily elect participation in MED-Project take-back programs.
- Up-to-Date Information & Resources
- PPSWG membership grants your company access to:
- PPSWG Members Only website
- Monthly Member Calls
- Weekly Bulletin (includes updates on take-back programs, compliance deadlines, new laws, and PPSWG & MED-Project news).
- PPSWG and MED-Project staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my company need to participate in PPSWG?
If your company makes, sells, or distributes household medicines or sharps, you may be required by law to participate in take-back programs as a “producer” or “manufacturer.” The exact requirements depend on how each law defines these terms and which jurisdictions you operate in. It’s important for your company to understand where compliance is required.
How do I participate with in MED-Project’s programs?
A producer must be a member of PPSWG to participate in MED-Project programs. Membership in PPSWG covers the parent company, along with all affiliates and subsidiaries. For more information on becoming a PPSWG member, please call us: (202) 495-3131, or email us at membership@ppswg.org.
Do PPSWG members pay fees for every take-back program?
No. Members only pay a participation fee for each jurisdiction-specific MED-Project program where they elect to participate. Members do not pay a fee for any MED-Project programs that they do not participate in.
What reporting does PPSWG handle for members?
After determining your compliance obligations, you choose the jurisdictions where you need to participate. MED-Project notifies those counties, cities, or states on your behalf and submits all required information. If any jurisdiction requires additional reporting from you, PPSWG will let you know exactly what’s needed.
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