WASHINGTON, March 6, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary Product of USA label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means.The proposed rule allows the voluntary Product of USA or Made in the USA label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States. Todays announcement delivers on one of the key actions in President Bidens Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, and a commitment made in the Biden-Harris Administrations Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain. The increased clarity and transparency provided by this proposed change wouldprevent consumer confusion and help ensure that consumers understand where their food comes from.
American consumers expect that when they buy a meat product at the grocery store, the claims they see on the label mean what they say, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. These proposed changes are intended to provide consumers with accurate information to make informed purchasing decisions.Our action today affirms USDAs commitment to ensuring accurate and truthful product labeling.
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
