Congress Moves to Require Country-of-Origin Labels on Beef, With WTO-Compliant Plan
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S668)
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DTN report on the American Beef Labeling Act (S.421) reintroduced Feb. 5, 2025, and the debate between labeling supporters and meatpackers/other opponents over trade and compliance.
Coverage of the American Beef Labeling Act’s approach to reinstating mandatory beef COOL via USTR/USDA development of a WTO-compliant method and an implementation timeline.
Trade outlet notes Feb. 5, 2025 reintroduction of the American Beef Labeling Act and summarizes its staged USTR/USDA plan and implementation windows.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
American Beef Labeling Act of 2025
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