Because FSIS maintains primary jurisdiction over meat and poultry product labeling, inserting unapproved language could create federal enforcement exposure.
Updated guideline recommends to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labeling.
Establishments choosing to include voluntary US-origin claims on the labels of FSIS-regulated products need to comply with new regulatory requirements by Jan. 1, 2026.
Proposal would allow the voluntary 'Product of USA' claim to be used on meat and poultry products solely derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the U.S.