The latest attempt to force the USDA to reinstate country of origin labeling (COOL) rules fell short. A federal judge in New Mexico granted motions on Aug. 27 by defendants Tyson Foods Inc., Cargill Meat
Continue Reading Judge leaves USDA to decide on ‘Product of USA,’ but FTC might lend a hand on the labels
Out of their concern for food safety and their tendency to support American producers, consumers have long supported Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) of meat products.
But those “Made in the USA” signs and labels
Continue Reading Perdue takes the ‘Made in USA’ beef labeling option over country of origin
Beef products should be labeled as “Made in the USA,” or “Product of the USA” or “USA beef” only if they come from cattle born, raised and harvested in the United States, according to the
Continue Reading Consumer food safety concerns cited as reason for Made in USA beef labeling
Country of origin labeling for meat once involved lofty policy debates in Congress and international bodies like the World Trade Organization.
Now two influential groups have decided it would help domestic producers and consumers alike
Continue Reading Petition seeks to change rules for ‘Product of USA’ meat labels
Opponents who could not see the issue more differently have nonetheless put the decision in the hands of a federal judge who heard the arguments last month, and she has not yet decided. At issue
Continue Reading Cattlemen ask judge to impose mandatory COOL for beef, pork
At least 30 states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, are already open for new legislative business. Most others will join the legislative season by next month.
They are essential to food safety
Continue Reading State legislative season underway with food bills on the table
In public policy, as in life, learning from past mistakes is a cardinal rule for success. That is why it was disappointing to see Thomas Gremillion from the Consumer Federation of America advocate for the
Continue Reading Country-of-origin labeling has no place in NAFTA 2.0
This week marks the beginning of formal talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, an agreement President Donald Trump has called the “worst deal in history.” To make it a better deal, his
Continue Reading Americans have a right to know: Where’s the beef — from?
Mandatory country-of-origin-labeling bills for beef and ground beef made it out of committees in Pierre and Cheyenne, but got no further in the farm and ranch friendly South Dakota and Wyoming Legislatures.
Senate Bill 135
Continue Reading Wyoming, South Dakota nix country-of-origin-labeling for beef
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is accepting comments and suggestions that it calls “submissions” until March 4 at 6 p.m. Canberra time on planned changes for country of origin labeling rules. The changes are
Continue Reading Comment now on country of origin labeling requirements Down Under
Effective immediately, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, USDA will no longer enforce the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements for beef and pork products because COOL was repealed by Congress.
Vilsack said labeling regulations on
Continue Reading USDA Ends COOL Enforcement With President’s Signature on Omnibus Bill
