# Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order Termination
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2026-03-09 · Effective 2026-03-09 · 91 FR 11140
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-04570
- **Category:** trade
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 11140
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1222
- **Publication date:** 2026-03-09
- **Effective date:** 2026-03-09
- **USDA docket:** Doc. No. AMS-SC-25-0353
## Abstract

This final rule terminates the Federal research and promotion program for paper and paper-based packaging and the rules and regulations issued thereunder. This action is necessary because termination of the program was favored by a majority of manufacturers and importers voting in the referendum who also represent a majority of the volume of paper and paper-based packaging represented in the referendum. This rulemaking also removes the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order from the Code of Federal Regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/09/2026-04570/paper-and-paper-based-packaging-promotion-research-and-information-order-termination)
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