The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association petitioned USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on June 10, 2021, to end the use of “Product of the USA” and other broad USA origin claims on beef.
The group wants FSIS to require a “Processed in the USA” label instead. The current label can be used on beef from imported cattle that is processed in the USA.
“The Product of the USA label does not meet the expectations of today’s consumers and disincentivizes the use of voluntary, source-verified claims that allow cattle and beef producers to more effectively distinguish their product in the marketplace.”
NCBA President Jerry Bohn
Why it matters
NCBA has opposed mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Its petition instead pushes voluntary, source-verified claims. Weeks later, USDA announced its own review of the Product of USA label.
FAQ
What did NCBA ask for?
That FSIS replace Product of the USA and similar beef claims with Processed in the USA.
When was the petition filed?
June 10, 2021.
Who is Jerry Bohn?
NCBA’s president at the time.
Source & credit
Source: The Fence Post, June 11, 2021: “NCBA petitions to change ‘Produced in USA’ label to ‘Processed in USA’”.