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> From: Travis Miller <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:19:32 -0400
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> There seems to be a very simple loophole in this new rule.  Emphasis below is mine.
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> "This rule would apply to domestic as well as foreign sources of honey.  Under this rule, any honey that has a grade mark or official U.S. grade mark would have to include in its label the country of origin in letter at least the same size and in close proximity to the grade mark.  For example, if foreign or domestic honey were labeled Grade A, or U.S. Grade A, then it would have to identify its country or countries of origin.  Conversely, if the honey is not officially grade labeled, the country of origin labeling is not necessary whether the honey is foreign or domestic."
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> The way I read that, as long as the packer doesn't put any USDA grading on the package, they don't have to put a country of origin on the package.  That seems relatively worthless to me.
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> Travis

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