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New country-of-origin labeling regulation will mean more information for consumers, but it is expected to add costs for processors and retailers.
Clothing has them. So do electronics, toys, and many other products. And now country-of-origin labels are required for many different agricultural commodities, as well.
This new requirement is not without controversy. Consumer advocacy groups laud the country-of-origin labeling regulation, called COOL, saying that it provides important information to consumers concerned about the origin of their food. Others, particularly processors and retailers, have given COOL a chilly reception and believe th…
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