Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill strengthens the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements for beef. It specifically prohibits retailers from labeling beef as originating in the United States if it was not entirely produced there, including born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S. The bill increases the USDA fine for violations of COOL requirements for beef from $1,000 to $5,000 per pound of non-compliant product, and clarifies that this applies to ground beef as well. The bill also includes a provision to ensure USDA’s authority to implement COOL is not limited by international rulings.
Key provisions
- Expands COOL requirements to include beef, specifically ground beef.
- Defines ‘beef’ to include meat from cattle (including veal).
- Requires beef to be entirely produced in the United States to be labeled as ‘United States origin’.
- Increases the USDA fine for COOL violations for beef to $5,000 per pound.
- Applies COOL requirements to ground beef.
- Includes a rule of construction to protect USDA’s authority over COOL labeling.
Who is affected
- Retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, club warehouses)
- Beef producers
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Increases the USDA fine for COOL violations from $1,000 to $5,000 per pound of non-compliant beef.
- Specifically requires beef to be entirely produced in the United States to be labeled as ‘United States origin’.
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Marjorie Greene
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