Mandatory Labeling of Fish and Shellfish in Retail Food Stores Takes Effect The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced mandatory labeling of fish and shellfish in retail food stores to indicate country of origin and method of production (i.e., wild or farm-raised). USDA is responsible for implementing the country of origin labeling (COOL) program, which will help consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing fish and shellfish. The
USDA has recently issued a Notice to the Trade to clarify certain requirements for retailers and the supply chain. The notice describes documentation that retailers and the supply chain must maintain in order to substantiate country of origin and method of production claims. Click here, and check the heading News, to learn more about the new labeling requirements.
Mandatory Labeling of Fish and Shellfish in Retail Food Stores Takes Effect
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced mandatory labeling of fish and shellfish in retail food stores to indicate country of origin and method of production (i.e., wild or farm-raised). USDA is responsible for implementing the country of origin labeling (COOL) program, which will help consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing fish and shellfish. The
new requirements were published on October 5, 2004. However, the effective date was delayed for six months to allow time for affected industries to comply.USDA has recently issued a
Notice to the Trade to clarify certain requirements for retailers and the supply chain. The notice describes documentation that retailers and the supply chain must maintain in order to substantiate country of origin and method of production claims. Click here, and check the heading News, to learn more about the new labeling requirements.