Just before the end of 2023, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) released preliminary study findings related to the state’s 2021 landmark labeling law, Senate Bill 343 (SB 343). The law prohibits the use of the chasing arrows symbol, the chasing arrows symbol surrounding a resin identification code (RIC), or any other indicator of recyclability on packaging unless state-specific criteria are met. The stated purpose of the law is to provide clarity to consumers and promote the use of materials that are truly recyclable within the state's recycling infrastructure.