WHO announces causal link between consumption of processed meats and cancer.
- For years, researchers have debated the link between the consumption of red meat and cancer. For instance, the American
Mystery Meat
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DNA bar coding used to detect mislabeled meat.
- “DNA bar coding” made headlines earlier this year when the New York Attorney General’s office launched a probe into major retailers and
COOL Cash Cow
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USTR indicates that COOL damages are much lower than Canada and Mexico estimated.
- As previously covered on this blog, the U.S. government continues to develop strategies to cope with
COOL by Choice
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Senate introduces voluntary COOL bill.
- As previously covered on this blog, Congress has been working to resolve the controversy surrounding country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for meat products. In
Where’s the Beef?
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USDA to permit beef imports from Argentina and Brazil.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is tasked with protecting the United States from
Senate Stalls
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Senate still has not passed bill to repeal COOL requirements.
- As previously covered on this blog, the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill to repeal country of
Cooling Off
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House votes to repeal COOL requirements for meat.
- As previously covered on this blog, U.S. country of origin labeling (COOL) rules for meat products have long been the subject
Friday Follow-Up
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House Agricultural Committee votes to repeal COOL requirements.
- As covered on this blog earlier this week, the World Trade Organization (WTO) rejected the U.S. appeal of a ruling regarding the
Un-COOL
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WTO rejects U.S. appeal of COOL ruling.
- In 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented country of origin labeling (COOL) rules, requiring meat labels to indicate where animals
Tender is the Meat
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USDA issues final rule implementing new labeling requirements for mechanically tenderized beef.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulates the quality, safety, and labeling