Meat Institute Supports Federal Packaging Transparency Legislation
The Meat Institute today announced support for the Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) and the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act, bipartisan legislation that establishes clear, consistent national standards for recycled content and environmental marketing claims. The bills were debated today during a hearing of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
"The meat and poultry industry depends on packaging that protects food safety, maintains product quality, and reduces food waste," said Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO of the Meat Institute. "The RMAA and PACK Act would...
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