- We have previously reported on proposed Senate legislation that would require country of origin labeling (COOL) for imported commodities sold online. On June 8, 2021, the Senate passed the United
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Controversy over Online Country of Origin Labeling
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- Online retailers and other large manufacturers are voicing their opposition to proposed Senate legislation that would require country-of-origin labeling for goods sold online. The Country of Origin Labeling Online Act
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Federal Judge Accepts Preemption Arguments in Dismissing Consumer’s and Rancher’s Putative Class Action Lawsuits Over “Product of USA” Labeling for Beef Imported to the United States for Slaughter and Processing
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Food Cos. Escape Suit Alleging False US Origin Labeling (subscription to Law360 required)
- The Federal Meat Inspection Action (FMIA) grants the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) exclusive authority to
USDA Decides to Initiate COOL Rulemaking to Clear Consumer Confusion
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- On March 26, the USDA responded to two petitions that requested FSIS amend the Agency’s Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book to provide that any beef product labeled as “Made
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Louisiana Bill Would Require Shrimp and Crawfish Country Of Origin Labeling on Restaurant Menus
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- Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements at 7 CFR Part 60 and 7 CFR Part 65 require retailers to notify their customers of the country of origin of covered commodities,
Colorado Rejects Latest COOL Measure
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- As previously covered on this blog, mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) rules for beef products have long been the subject of controversy and challenge, culminating in: (1) a
Cattlemen Groups Urge USDA to Require Country-of-Origin Labeling for Imported Beef and Pork
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- As previously covered on this blog, mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) rules for beef products have long been the subject of controversy and challenge, culminating in: (1) a
Colorado Legislators Propose Stronger Version of COOL
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- As previously covered on this blog, mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) rules for beef products have long been the subject of controversy and challenge, culminating in: (1) a
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New Final Rule Strengthens USDA Enforcement of COOL Requirements
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- Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements at 7 CFR Part 60 and 7 CFR Part 65 require retailers to notify their customers of the country of origin of covered commodities,
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Cattle Producers Sue USDA to Reinstate COOL
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- As previously covered on this blog, in 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented country of origin labeling (COOL) rules, requiring meat labels to indicate where animals
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