The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a proposed rule outlining new requirements that better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label with consumers’ interpretation of the claim.
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 U.S.
USDA says the increased clarity and transparency provided by this change would prevent consumer confusion and help ensure that consumers understand where their food…
