The good news is that come January 1, 2026, there will be a much anticipated new regulation around the “Made in the USA” label that will require it to only be used for meat that comes from animals that were born, raised, and slaughtered within the United States. This change in regulations will be a big win for not only consumers but also farmers who can now market their locally raised meat as such, without the interference of misleading marketing from other companies. So starting in 2026, a combination of the “Made in the USA” sticker along with a USDA approved sticker with an EST number will ensure that consumers can know for sure if their meat was raised in the United States and exactly where it was processed and packaged.
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