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NAMM serves its members by tracking, engaging and educating on matters of public policy, based on three priorities: Business Compliance, Music Education Advocacy and Workforce Development. We represent the interests of the music products industry through virtual and in-person advocacy campaigns, such as the NAMM Music Education D.C. Fly-In. Members are invited to participate in trade, sustainability and music education advocacy working groups, as well as in educational webinars and advocacy efforts. Contact us for more information.

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Negotiations Come to a Halt Between ILA and USMX

November 14, 2024 NAMM urges member companies exhibiting at The 2025 NAMM Show to schedule deliveries to Anaheim, CA, before January 15, when the temporary agreement between the International Longshoremen (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance Ltd. (USMX) expires. If the ILA resumes its strike, East Coast ports will be effectively closed from Maine to Texas, and reservations with West Coast ports, rail operators and air deliveries may be significantly delayed. Freeman will accept shipments up to 60 days early and hold at their warehouse at no cost to members.  The situation...

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Compliance Deadline Approaches for the EU’s General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)

November 8, 2024 The European Union (EU) has implemented the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR), which aim to enhance consumer safety by establishing comprehensive requirements for...
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“Click to Cancel” Rule to Require Simple Method to Cancel Enrollment on Subscription Services

November 1, 2024 On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final “click-to-cancel” rule.  According to the FTC, the purpose of the rule is to require sellers t...
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Indiana NAMM Members Advocate for Fine Arts Requirement

October 9, 2024 In September, the Indiana State Board of Education (ISBOE) announced a proposal to make music and arts optional electives as part of their new diploma structure. In respon...
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PIP (3:1) Compliance Date Approaches

September 5, 2024 Businesses that manufacture, import, process, distribute in commerce or use phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)) or products containing PIP (3:1), especiall...
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife on CITES Appendix II Implementation

September 19, 2024 Staff from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) Office of International Programs participated in a webinar on Thursday, September 19 along with IWPA and NAMM staff...

Lacey Act Phase VII Implementation and Guidance: Part II

August 22, 2024 NAMM hosted Part II of our Lacey Act, Phase VII webinar series featuring Erin Otto, National Policy Manager at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and ...