7 U.S.C. § 1638c

September 30, 2002section 1638a of this titleNot later than , the Secretary shall issue guidelines for the voluntary country of origin labeling of covered commodities based on the requirements of .

September 30, 2004Not later than , the Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this subchapter.

In promulgating the regulations, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, enter into partnerships with States with enforcement infrastructure to assist in the administration of this subchapter.