Summary: Economic Impact Report on MCOOL for Beef and Pork
Summary: Economic Impact Report on MCOOL for Beef and Pork
A new economic analysis from Decision Innovation Solutions examined what would happen if Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (mCOOL) for beef and pork were reinstated. The study updated previous USDA and industry research using current market, production, trade, and consumer data. The findings show that mCOOL would create significant new costs across the beef and pork supply chains, with the largest burdens falling on processors, retailers, and ultimately, consumers.
