3 Jun 2025

📦USDA Announces Referendum on Paper Packaging Promotion Order

Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order; Continuance Referendum and Moratorium on Assessment Collection

Summary

This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible domestic manufacturers and importers of paper and paper-based packaging to determine whether they favor continuance of the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) regulations regarding a national paper and paper-based packaging research and promotion program. AMS is also announcing an immediate moratorium on the collection of assessments under the program.

Agencies

  • Agriculture Department
  • Agricultural Marketing Service

Business Impact ?

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The document outlines a referendum for domestic manufacturers and importers of paper and paper-based packaging regarding the continuation of a promotion order. There is also an immediate moratorium on assessment collections, which impacts cash flow and regulatory compliance for these businesses.

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