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H.R. 914, the American Consumer Awareness of National Source Act (American CANS Act), would change how country-of-origin labeling is displayed on canned agricultural products. Specifically, it amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that the country-of-origin marking for agricultural products packaged in a can must appear on the front label or be stamped, embossed, or printed on the top of the can. The term “agricultural product” is defined by reference to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. The new labeling requirement would take effect for imported agricultural products on or after 18 months following enactment. The bill is currently introduced and referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Key Points
- 1Requires country-of-origin labeling for canned agricultural products to appear on the front label or on the top of the can (stamped/embossed/printed).
- 2Applies to agricultural products defined by the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.
- 3Amends Section 304(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930; does not otherwise change labeling rules for non-canned forms or non-agricultural products.
- 4Effective date: 18 months after the date of enactment.
- 5Short title: American Consumer Awareness of National Source Act or “American CANS Act.”
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Importers and producers of canned agricultural products, who must ensure labeling compliance on front labels or can tops for goods imported after the effective date; U.S. Customs and Border Protection (enforcement) and packaging/labeling compliance operations.Secondary group/area affected: Retailers and distributors of canned agricultural products (who must verify labeling) and foreign exporters supplying canned agricultural products to the U.S. market.Additional impacts: Potential cost increases for labeling updates and redesigns, transitional labeling processes during the 18-month window, and possible implications for consumer awareness and perception of product origin. Domestic products not imported may be unaffected unless similar labeling requirements are extended to domestically manufactured goods through future legislation.
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