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By Curtis Galbraith

Agriculture

Concern over new American labelling rules from Alberta minister

Mar 15, 2024 | 6:00 PM

Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation says the province is deeply concerned about new labelling rules in the US.

RJ Sigurdson says in a statement that what he calls the highly integrated meat and livestock supply chains between Canada and the US could be disrupted.

The new rules say only products from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the States can be marked product of USA.

The statement goes on to say that the province is committed to making sure Alberta producers still have access to the American market but does not say what would be done to achieve that.

The entire statement appears below:

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“Alberta is deeply concerned about the United States’ plans to implement ‘Product of USA’ voluntary labelling on meat, poultry and eggs derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States. When this decision comes into effect in January 2026, it could disrupt the highly integrated meat and livestock supply chains that exist between Canada and the United States.

“We are committed to making sure Alberta producers and processors continue to have open access to efficient, stable, competitive markets in the United States. Maintaining the integrated supply chains will provide food security for consumers and benefit the livestock and meat industries on both sides of the border.

“Alberta respects the long-standing trade relationship between our countries. We will continue working closely with the Government of Canada and the other provinces to ensure the United States understands our ongoing concerns about the impact this new voluntary labelling regulation could have on trade.”