Published:
January 22, 2026, 12:03 am
New directives from the USDA on the voluntary claim “Product of USA” include a significant change from past guidance.
The new guidelines double down on the requirement that producers making a cover claim have documentation on “hand confirming” evidence and that they be prepared to hand it over to the USDA within 24 hours of a demand.
The directives will be enforced by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Some proponents of the new requirements say they will help ensure standardized food safety guidelines.
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