ISSUE 1058
FISH LABELING GOES INTO EFFECT Country of origin labeling for seafood went into
effect Monday (April 4). It affects about 37,000 supermarkets
nationwide, but not butcher shops, fish markets or restaurants.
Violators will face fines of up to $10,000 per
incident. Not covered by the label rules are processed foods,
including canned tuna and fish sticks, along with seafood that
is cured, smoked or combined with other foods or sauces. Mandatory
labeling of produce is scheduled to take effect on September 30,
2006.
ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S RAP-UP
FFVA URGES FUNDING FOR SPECIALTY CROP BILL FISH LABELING GOES INTO EFFECT USDA SECRETARY SHARES VIEWS WITH FFVA COURT APPROVES PACA CLAIMS PROCEDURES FOR WINN-DIXIE
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