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Clearer Country-of-Origin Labeling for Imported Canned Agricultural Products.

This act increases transparency regarding imported food sources. It mandates that the country of origin for agricultural products packaged in cans must be clearly displayed, either on the front label or stamped on the top of the can. This allows consumers to quickly and easily identify where their purchased canned goods originate.
Key points
Requires country-of-origin labeling to be placed prominently on the front label or the top of imported canned agricultural products.
The rule applies only to imported products and takes effect 18 months after the law is passed, allowing companies time to comply.
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Additional Information
American CANS Act
Print number: HR 9349
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Process start date: 2024-08-13