American CANS Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The American CANS Act aims to improve consumer awareness of where canned goods originate. It changes the requirements for country-of-origin labeling on canned agricultural products, mandating that the label be visible on either the front of the can or the top of the can. This change ensures consumers can easily identify the country where their food was produced. The bill also establishes a timeframe for when these new labeling requirements will take effect.
Key provisions
- Requires country-of-origin labeling on canned agricultural products.
- Specifies that the labeling must be on the front label or top of the can.
- Defines ‘agricultural product’ for labeling purposes.
- Modifies Section 304(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 to include canned agricultural products.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Importers of canned agricultural products
- Manufacturers of canned agricultural products
Notable changes
- Changes the location of country-of-origin labeling from existing requirements.
- Adds canned agricultural products to the list of products requiring country-of-origin labeling.
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