Current through November 30, 2024
Section 1207.335 - Research and promotionThe Board shall develop and submit to the Secretary for approval any programs or projects authorized in this section. Such programs or projects shall provide for:
(a) The establishment, issuance, effectuation and administration of appropriate programs or projects for the advertising and promotion of potatoes and potato products: Provided, however, That any such program or project shall be directed toward increasing the general demand for potatoes and potato products;(b) Establishing and carrying on research and development projects and studies to the end that the marketing and utilization of potatoes may be encouraged, expanded, improved, or made more efficient: Provided, That quality control, grade standards and supply management programs shall not be conducted under, or as a part of, this plan; and(c) The development and expansion of potato and potato product sales in foreign markets.(d) No advertising or promotion program shall make any reference to private brand names or use false or unwarranted claims in behalf of potatoes or their products or false or unwarranted statements with respect to the attributes or use of any competing products.