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USDA Proposes Voluntary Label for Biobased Products
August 03, 2009 by Jacquelyn Ottman
If
you're a manufacturer, or part of another organization that deals with
"biobased" products (i.e., made out of agricultural, forestry, or
marine-based ingredients), you will be interested to know that our
client, the USDA is proposing a special eco-label for such products or
packages. Examples of products on the government's "BioPreferred" list
include PLA-based plastics, vegetable oil-based cleaning fluids, and
soaps made from natural ingredients—but not food or fuel.
You have 60 days, (from now until September 29) to comment on this proposed "BioPreferred" eco-labeling program.
For more information:
- Read the BioPreferred news release
- Read the proposed rule in the Federal Register
- Leave comments (First, click on "Search for a Proposed Rule" and insert "0503-AA35" or "biobased" (no quotes) under "keyword.")
- Visit the BioPreferred Web site at www.biopreferred.gov
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