On the recordApril 15, 2015
The COOL legislation passed by Congress directs us to provide labels to distinguish between U.S.-produced, processed, slaughtered, and raised beef and poultry products.
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congress.govThe COOL legislation passed by Congress directs us to provide labels to distinguish between U.S.-produced, processed, slaughtered, and raised beef and poultry products.
Vilsack explains the requirements of the COOL legislation and its conflict with WTO rules.
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