Canada Concerned as Final Rule for ‘Product of USA’ Meat Labels Announced

Canada Concerned as Final Rule for ‘Product of USA’ Meat Labels Announced
Rows of fresh cut beef in the coolers of the retail section at the Wight's Meat Packing facility in Fombell, Pa. is shown on June 16, 2022. The Canadian Press/AP-Keith Srakocic
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Canada’s federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation’s beef producers warn a decision south of the border about “Product of USA” labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains.

The United States Department of Agriculture announced on March 11 a final rule on conditions for when voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” labels may be used, stating they will be allowed for meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States.