date:Mar 11, 2013
WTOs appeal board found the U.S. Country of Labeling requirements gave less favorable treatment to foreign cattle and hogs than to domestic livestock.
The U.S. was given until May 2013 to bring its County of Labeling rule into compliance with WTO.
There is overwhelming consumer support for country of origin labels and a growing interest by consumers in knowing the source of their food, the Washington D.C.-based consumer group Food Water Watch said.
The USDAs proposed rule will help families