Philippines Issues Warning About Labeling Requirements for Imported Meat

The Philippines recently issued a memorandum reiterating the minimum labeling requirements for imported meat and clarified that imports that don’t comply will be seized and possibly disposed, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service said in a July 29 report. USDA said U.S. exporters are “strongly advised” to work with local importers to ensure expiration dates are included on labels. Other minimum labeling requirements include the country of origin, ingredient list, date of manufacture, and handling and storage instructions.