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The Tariff Act of 1930 requires that “every article of foreign origin … imported into the United States shall be marked in a conspicuous place … to indicate to an ultimate purchaser in the United States the English name of the country of origin of the article.”
For many decades, however, certain products in their “natural” state were exempt from this requirement. These included meats, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
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Labeling Imported Food
Commerce, Countries of Origin, and Fair Trade
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Country of Origin Food Labeling Overview
Current U.S. Laws and Regulations
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COOL Basic Provision and Definitions
Legislative and Rulemaking FAQs
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Implementing the Country of Origin Labeling Final Rule
Seretary Vilsack's Letter to Agriculture Industry Representatives
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U.S. Senators Request to Appeal COOL Ruling
Letter to the Obama Administration on Country of Origin Labeling
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United States--Certain Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Requirements
WTO Summary of the Dispute to Date
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Nicaraguan Election
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U.S. Aid to Egypt
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Pro & Con
Does the U.S. Law Requiring Country of Origin Labeling on Meat Products Violate International Trade Agreements?
