WASHINGTON, DC - As the import/export relationship between the United States and Canada continues to grow and evolve, the United Fresh Produce Association and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) have once again joined forces to release the second edition of the USA/Canada Labeling Guide. The vital tool will support the industry's understanding of differences and similarities between labeling compliance in both countries, contributing to their success.

“We know that members in the U.S. and Canada rely heavily on this guidance and anticipate that the revision will be a useful resource,” commented Miriam Wolk, United Fresh’s Vice President, Member Services.

Originally established to showcase the significant changes to both the U.S. and Canadian regulatory and business requirements, the guide was designed to be the first point of reference for companies shipping to one or both markets.

The second edition of the guide, according to a release, continues this goal, and reflects changes to labeling such as the addition of the PTI Harmonized Case Label, changes in product identification, new U.S. GMO labeling requirements, changes to nutrition labeling in Canada, and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations requirements, including new traceability requirements for prepackaged fresh fruits and vegetables. Information in the guide is available for both consumer items and case/shipping containers of fresh produce.

“Association collaboration to meet member needs is a key component of efforts, and this newly revised Guide reflects the commitment to providing the best resource for the industry,” added CPMA’s Vice President of Policy and Issue Management Jane Proctor.

The Labeling Guide is free for United Fresh and CPMA members and is available to download on both associations’ websites.

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