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Mandatory labeling for retail meat products begins September 30, 2008. The original law passed in 2002 was not implemented for meats due to Congressional delays. This law was amended as part of the 2007 Farm Bill recently passed by the US Congress. Now that the law is final, USDA must promulgate appropriate rules for implementation. Although there remains some degree of uncertain for the specific requirements, the industry is readying for implementation.
