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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
The Department of Agriculture says a new regulation to tighten the usage of “Product of the USA” on meat labels is in line with what consumers expect from the disclosure, but several groups say they’re concerned about the possible trade ramifications of the move.
Through its first three years, the Biden administration has been moving – quickly in some cases, more slowly in others – to implement its regulatory agenda, the success of which will depend in large part on what happens in 2024.
The nation’s largest beef producer group says a commonly-applied descriptor on steaks, roasts, and patties offers a disservice to consumers and products alike and is petitioning the Department of Agriculture to change or eliminate it.