Petitions Update

You have subscribed to Petitions for the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Updated information is available. The following information has been posted:

• Petition Submitted by U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (Oct 23, 2019) 
  The petition requests that FSIS limit the use of certain voluntary labeling claims, such as “Product of USA,” “Made in USA,” and  “USA Beef,” to meat products derived from cattle born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States.
  • FSIS Final Response to Petition (Mar 26, 2020)
  • FSIS Response Acknowledging Receipt of Petition (Oct 24, 2019)
• Petition Submitted by Organization for Competitive Markets and the American Grassfed Association (June 12, 2018)
  The petition requests that FSIS amend the "Product of U.S.A." entry in the FSIS Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book (the Policy Book).
  • FSIS Final Response to Petition (Mar 26, 2020)
  • FSIS Response Acknowledging Receipt of Petition (June 22, 2018)