Supporting US Seafood: New Labels, School Lunches, and Origin Transparency.
This Act aims to boost the production and consumption of domestically harvested US seafood, supporting local fishermen and the industry. It establishes a new "Wild USA Seafood" label for wild-caught fish, increasing transparency for consumers, and expands mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) to include cooked crab and canned salmon. Furthermore, the legislation mandates efforts to increase the inclusion of healthy seafood options in the National School Lunch Program, aiming to improve student nutrition.
Key points
New "Wild USA Seafood" labels allow consumers to easily identify fish caught in US waters, supporting local fishermen and informed purchasing.
Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) is extended to whole cooked king crab, tanner crab, and cooked/canned salmon, providing greater product knowledge.
School lunch programs must prioritize US-sourced seafood, with strict waiver requirements for foreign products, aiming to improve student nutrition.
A new office within the USDA is created to coordinate seafood policy, promote fish consumption, and strengthen domestic supply chains.
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