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Mandatory Beef Labeling: Know Where Your Meat Comes From

This new act aims to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. This will allow citizens to easily check where the beef they purchase comes from, potentially influencing their buying decisions and supporting local producers.
Key points
Establishes mandatory country of origin labeling for beef and ground beef.
Provides consumers with clear information about the origin of their meat, increasing market transparency.
Requires the U.S. government to determine and implement a labeling method compliant with international trade rules within one year.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2716
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2021-09-13