New Labeling Laws Go into Effect Feb. 1
New Labeling Laws Go into Effect Feb. 1
New labeling laws for red meat exports to South Korea are scheduled to go into effect on Feb. 1, 2010. USMEF has been provided with the following information:
- The implementation date of Feb. 1, 2010, is for all product certified on and after Feb. 1, 2010.
- Labels on boxes and cartons must indicate the following:
- The product is destined for Korea; or
- No destination is specified.
- The labels CANNOT indicate that the product is destined for another country besides Korea.
- Bilingual labels which use a language other then Korean and English will not be accepted. The Korean government has indicated that it will accept labels that are:
- In English only; or
- In English and Korean.
- This applies to both exterior and interior labels (if used).
Because confirmation and clarification of this regulation were not provided until now, USMEF has asked the USDA to work towards gaining an extension for the implementation of this regulation for at least 60 days, but this effort may not be successful. USMEF will send out an update on the effort to gain an extension as soon as information is available. Members with questions or comments can contact Kevin Smith at ksmith@usmef.org or 303-887-3334.
New Labeling Laws Go into Effect Feb. 1
New labeling laws for red meat exports to South Korea are scheduled to go into effect on Feb. 1, 2010. USMEF has been provided with the following information:
- The implementation date of Feb. 1, 2010, is for all product certified on and after Feb. 1, 2010.
- Labels on boxes and cartons must indicate the following:
- The product is destined for Korea; or
- No destination is specified.
- The labels CANNOT indicate that the product is destined for another country besides Korea.
- Bilingual labels which use a language other then Korean and English will not be accepted. The Korean government has indicated that it will accept labels that are:
- In English only; or
- In English and Korean.
- This applies to both exterior and interior labels (if used).
Because confirmation and clarification of this regulation were not provided until now, USMEF has asked the USDA to work towards gaining an extension for the implementation of this regulation for at least 60 days, but this effort may not be successful. USMEF will send out an update on the effort to gain an extension as soon as information is available. Members with questions or comments can contact Kevin Smith at ksmith@usmef.org or 303-887-3334.