The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) received a petition from the Idaho Grower Shippers Association (IGSA) requesting that the IPC amend its administrative rules to remove the variety labeling requirements for all non-russet varieties of potatoes grown in Idaho. Russet varieties would remain subject to the labeling requirements.
The purpose of the negotiated rulemaking process is to determine whether it is beneficial to the Idaho potato industry, Idaho potato consumers, and consumers of Idaho potatoes, for the IPC to remove the labeling requirement for non-russet varieties of potatoes.
The variety rules can be found at IDAPA 29.01.01.104.02 located here: IDAPA 29 – Idaho Potato Commission. Comments are due no later than June 2.
Comments can be sent at the following link. https://idahopotato.com/forms/12
IPC will also offer in person listening sessions with a zoom link for those that can’t attend. Those sessions are scheduled for:
- IPC Variety Labeling Listening Session – Idaho Falls – May 11, 2023
IPC Office, 3670 South 25th East, Idaho Falls, ID. 83404
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87560584554
- IPC Variety Labeling Listening Session – Burley – May 11, 2023
Best Western Burley Inn, 800 N Overland Ave, Burley ID. 83318
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86016934232
Contact Travis Blacker, Idaho Potato Commission, Vice President of Research & Industry Relations at (208) 360-9560.