News from AAFC’s Market Access Secretariat
On September 10, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released an updated Guideline to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising and Environment-Related Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels. This Guideline is intended to provide information related to such claims on meat or poultry product labels. These labels bearing such claim(s) may only be used on products if they have been reviewed and approved by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). You can access the Guideline document by clicking on this link: FSIS Guideline on Substantiating Animal-Raising or Environment-Related Labeling Claims.
This guideline is not directly linked to the voluntary “Product of USA” final rule, although it touches on voluntary claims on meat and poultry products.
Comments on the Guideline can be submitted directly to the USDA through the Federal Register or by mail. Comments must be received on or before November 12, 2024, to be assured of consideration.
