USDA sets date for meat labeling changes
US - The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS) has said that January 1, 2010 will mark the enforcement date of any new meat and poultry labeling regulations announced over the next two years.This approach to labeling regulations was first adopted by FSIS in 2004, with the aim of making "orderly adjustments to new labeling requirements without unduly exposing consumers to outdated labels".
"With this approach to effecting compliance, the meat and poultry products industry is able to plan for the use of label inventories and to develop new labeling materials that meet the requirements of all labeling regulations made within the two year period, thereby minimizing the economic impact of labeling changes," said FSIS.
Source: Meat Process.com