| APR | Association of Plastic Recyclers |
| EPA | US Environmental Protection Agency |
| EPR | Extended producer responsibility |
| FDA | US Food and Drug Administration |
| FSDU | Foods for special dietary use |
| GAO | US Government Accountability Office |
| GMPs | Good manufacturing practices |
| HDPE | High-density polyethylene |
| ISO | International Organization for Standardization |
| LDPE | Low-density polyethylene |
| MRF | Materials recovery facility |
| NIAS | Non-intentionally added substances |
| PET | Polyethylene terephthalate |
| PCR | Post-consumer recycled |
| PP | Polypropylene |
| US | United States |