What marking methods does the law allow retailers to use in declaring the country of origin of covered commodities (and method of production, in the case of fish and shellfish)?
A. The law provides retailers with a flexible variety of options for marking commodities, including a placard, sign, label, sticker, band, twist tie, pin tag, or other format. Country of origin declarations may also be in the form of a checkbox. Anecdotal evidence indicates that many retailers are asking or requiring their suppliers to pre-label products with origin information. When PLU stickers are used on individual items, USDA encourages retailers to supplement stickers with point-of-purchase placards and other signage as a way to more clearly indicate information to consumers, because the efficacy of stickers is not 100%. USDA will address the issue of preponderance of stickers in its compliance and enforcement procedures to ensure uniform guidance is provided tocompliance and enforcement personnel. Q.
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