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The
American Meat Institute has unveiled an updated version
of its country-of-origin labeling Web site, www.countryoforiginlabel.org.
Mandatory COOL is scheduled to go into effect Sept. 30.
The new site contains a summary of information about the
implementation of COOL as it exists under the law as enacted
in 2002. The site also includes information relating to
possible changes that may occur through passage of the 2008
Farm Bill.
Sections on the site include information about who needs
to label products; how to determine what meat products need
a label; labeling categories; record-keeping requirements;
international trade; and a "support desk" that links visitors
to USDA and AMI experts who can help explain the details
of the law.
"We hope this newly updated site will assist members of
the meat industry in the very challenging country-of-origin
labeling implementation process," said AMI Senior Vice President
of Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel Mark Dopp.
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