Federal Register #2026-18562

USDA AMS Seeks Extension of Country of Origin Labeling Information Collection

This notice concerns the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's request to extend and revise its information collection for Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - No OEMs or vendors are named, as this is not a procurement action. - Products/Services Requested: - Extension and revision of information collection for COOL - Applies to labeling of muscle cuts and ground lamb, chicken, goat meat, fish and shellfish, perishable agricultural commodities, peanuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, and ginseng - Used for enforcement and recordkeeping by importers, food manufacturers, and retailers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comments are invited on the proposed extension and revision - Supports regulatory compliance, not product or service acquisition

Description

This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget for an extension and revision of the currently approved information collection titled "Country of Origin Labeling." The information collection pertains to labeling requirements for various agricultural commodities including muscle cuts and ground meats, fish and shellfish, and certain nuts and ginseng. The notice invites public comments on the proposed extension and revision, with a deadline for comments on November 10, 2026. The collection supports enforcement activities and recordkeeping requirements for importers, food manufacturers, and food retailers.

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