This bill makes it easier to see where canned foods come from. It requires the country-of-origin label on any agricultural product in a can to be placed on the front label or stamped/printed on the top of the can, so shoppers don’t have to hunt for it. The change applies to imported canned foods and builds on existing rules that already require a country-of-origin mark for foreign goods. It takes effect 18 months after the law is enacted.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Shoppers, food companies, importers, and grocery stores that sell canned agricultural products.
• What changes: The country label must be easy to spot on the front or on the top of the can.
• When: Starts 18 months after enactment.