Processors and packers must confirm that they have appropriate documentation demonstrating that the 'Made in USA' claim is true, non-misleading, and complies with the new standard.
“Made in the USA” label claim could be used on meat and poultry products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the U.S.
U.S. Reps. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., recently introduced legislation to require the U.S. Trade Representative to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for imported beef.