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Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling of Fish and Shellfish; Interim Rule

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“DATES: This interim final rule is effective April 4, 2005. The requirements of this rule do not apply to frozen fish or shellfish caught or harvested before December 6, 2004.  Comments must be submitted on or before January 3, 2005, to be assured of consideration.”

QUESTION:  “When Will the Requirements of This Regulation Be Enforced? “

ANSWER:  “The effective date of this regulation is six months following the date of publication of this interim final rule. “  Since the interim final rule is effective on April 4, 2005, the enforcement should begin on October 4, 2005.

QUESTION:  “What Are the Recordkeeping Requirements of This Regulation?”

ANSWER:  “Any person engaged in the business of supplying a covered commodity to aretailer, whether directly or indirectly, must maintain records to establish and identify the immediate previous source (if applicable) and immediate subsequent recipient of a covered commodity, in such a way that identifies the product unique to that transaction by means of a lot number or other unique identifier, for a period of 1 year from the date of the transaction.”

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