Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act: Clear Rules for Meat Naming
This act aims to ensure food labels clearly state whether meat comes from North American bison or water buffalo. This helps consumers know exactly what they are buying, preventing confusion in meat product labeling.
Key points
The act clarifies that the term "buffalo" on food labels should refer exclusively to water buffalo, unless the product contains North American bison meat.
It ensures that the term "buffalo" can be used for plains bison and wood bison, aiding in proper product labeling.
The goal is to increase transparency for consumers, allowing them to make informed choices about meat products.
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