CANADA ASKS WTO TO RULE AGAINST COOL
News Date October 13, 2009
Canada has requested that the World Trade Organization (WTO) rule against U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements. Canada claims that the U.S. COOL requirements, established by the 2008 Farm Bill, disadvantage Canadian producers. Specifically, Canada argues that the new labeling requirements have led to a reduction in the purchases of Canadian hogs by American producers. (Contact: Amy Mann).