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New U.S. Rules on Packaging

Starting January 2012 nutrition labeling of single-ingredient foods such as ground meat and poultry will be required.

Friday, January 21, 2011

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On December 29, 2010, the Food, Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has changed regulations on meat and poultry products. The changes will come into effect on the 1st of January 2012.

The measure involves the manufacturing of food produced in the U.S. as well as imported goods.

Source: CentralAmericaData.COM

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