Country-of-origin labeling laws went into effect in the United States Tuesday, though it may be some weeks before new labels appear at grocery stores. American stores will now have to identify the country of origin for meats, produce and some types of nuts, according to the Agriculture Department. Retailers have six months to comply with the law.
A number of groups have rallied for country-of-origin labeling, including farmers, ranchers and consumer groups, who say shoppers should know where their food comes from. The recent Chinese melamine scandal has had an increasing number of Americans worried about knowing what country's products they're buying. This type of labeling is already ubiquitous in Europe, where foods are often labeled down to the specific region of origin.
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