PPSWG Membership
Why Join PPSWG?
Compliance Services
Join PPSWG to access MED-Project programs for compliance with U.S. take-back laws for medicines and sharps. Membership makes participation simple, effective, and hassle-free. Learn more about our program operator, MED-Project USA.
Cost-sharing
Participating PPSWG members share the costs of the jurisdiction-specific MED-Project programs they elect to participate in. Program fees are based on PPSWG’s memberdeveloped, member-ratified cost allocation models.
Transparency
PPSWG shares information about MED-Project’s operating costs with its members and works with them to develop equitable cost-sharing formulas
Information and Advocacy
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.
What costs do members pay?
PPSWG members pay annual membership dues and program participation fees for jurisdiction-specific MEDProject programs, depending on their compliance needs. Contact us today for a no-committment fee estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question that’s not answered here, or want to learn more? Contact us today.
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?
All routine submissions and reporting are completed by MED-Project on your company’s behalf. After determining your company’s compliance obligations, you choose the jurisdictions where you need to participate. MED-Project notifies those counties, cities, or states and submits all required information on your behalf. If any jurisdiction requires additional reporting, PPSWG will let you know exactly what’s needed, and provide guidance and templates to collect that information from you.