As of January 1, 2026, the Producer Services Agreement will replace the current MMSM Rules. All existing producers will need to ensure they have a completed agreement prior to 2026 reporting.
- Deduction and Exclusion Policy
- Dispute Resolution Policy
- Onboarding Policy
- Penalty and Interest Policy
- Policy for Brand Discontinuances
- Policy for Steward Initiated Adjustment Requests
- 2023 MMSM Adjustment Worksheet
- Primary Contact Policy
- Voluntary Steward/Producers Policy
All updated Policies, Membership Agreements and Rules can also be accessed here.
Packaging includes any “package or container, or any part of a package or container that is comprised of glass, metal, paper, or plastic or any combination of any of those materials.”
Two categories of packaging are addressed by the MMSM program:
- “Pre-packaged goods.” This includes all packaging supplied with the product.
- “Service packaging.” This is packaging provided at the point of sale by a retail seller or food service industry to facilitate the delivery of goods to the consumer. This includes single-use plastic bags.
Printed Paper is defined as “paper that is not packaging, but is printed with text or graphics as a medium for communicating information.” It includes telephone directories, catalogues, newspapers and flyers, warranty cards, promotional materials and magazines, but does not include books.
For a complete list of materials covered under the Packaging and Printed Paper Program, click here 2024 MMSM Material List.
View the Rules for Stewards for a glossary of terms and the rules by which stewards must register and report their obligations.