FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, Mass., Oct. 29, 2024 —The Paper Receipts Converting Association (PRCA), the U.S. trade association representing manufacturers of paper receipts, recently completed a successful fly-in to Washington, D.C. in collaboration with the legal team from King & Spalding (K&S). PRCA advocated for stronger enforcement and penalties against importers evading duties on imported…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, Mass., Nov. 9, 2023 — According to a recent national survey, an overwhelming majority of American consumers prefer to receive paper over electronic receipts when shopping in-person at retail locations. The poll, conducted by Tulchin Research for the Paper Receipts Converting Association (PRCA), also found that consumers want to choose between…

It has recently been brought to our attention that certain news media are resurrecting a decade-old story on the use of BPA (bisphenol-A) in receipts. These outlets note that BPA and/or BPS (bisphenol S) was found in a sampling of receipts and are asking about the “potential” health risks associated with the handling of receipts.  …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Brian Westerlind  brian@markens.com   Springfield, Mass., Sept. 27, 2023 — As early as 2020, the Paper Receipts Converting Association (PRCA) has recognized and challenged a key problem for the U.S. thermal paper industry: rampant illegal duty evasion on the part of importers. Today, PRCA is proud to announce the latest success in…

Springfield, Mass., May 23, 2023 — The Paper Receipts Converting Association (PRCA) today announced key decisions by the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in three investigations under Title IV, Section 421 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, commonly known as the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA). These…

The Paper Receipts Converting Association (PRCA) announced progress in initiatives to combat illegal evasion of antidumping and countervailing duties on the part of imports of thermal paper into the United States. The U.S Customs and Border Protection’s (CPB) decision to investigate and to impose interim measures on both Gorilla Paper Inc. and WHP Associates is…