| U.S. General Accounting Office |
| Country-of-Origin Labeling for Certain Foods - Survey Results (GAO-03-781SP) |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Pre-packaged for consumers) |
| 6. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Pre-packaged for consumers) |
| 7. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Pre-packaged for consumers) |
| 9. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Pre-packaged for consumers) |
| 10. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Pre-packaged for consumers) |
| 11. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Pre-packaged for consumers) |
| 13. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Pre-packaged for consumers) |
| 14. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Pre-packaged for consumers) |
| 15. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Pre-packaged for consumers) |
| 16. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (loose in store bins) |
| 17. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (loose in store bins) |
| 18. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (loose in store bins) |
| 20. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (loose in store bins) |
| 21. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (loose in store bins) |
| 22. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (loose in store bins) |
| 24. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (loose in store bins) |
| 25. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (loose in store bins) |
| 26. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (loose in store bins) |
| 27. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fruits and Vegetables |
| 28. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fruits and Vegetables |
| 29. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fruits and Vegetables |
| 31. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fruits and Vegetables |
| 32. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fruits and Vegetables |
| 33. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fruits and Vegetables |
| 35. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fruits and Vegetables |
| 36. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| Usually |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fruits and Vegetables |
| 37. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fruits and Vegetables |
| 38. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| Always or almost always |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Cuts |
| 39. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Cuts |
| 40. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Cuts |
| 42. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Cuts |
| 43. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Cuts |
| 44. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Cuts |
| 46. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Cuts |
| 47. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Cuts |
| 48. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Cuts |
| 49. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Carcasses |
| 50. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Carcasses |
| 51. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Carcasses |
| 53. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Carcasses |
| 54. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Carcasses |
| 55. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Carcasses |
| 57. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Carcasses |
| 58. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Carcasses |
| 59. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Meat Carcasses |
| 60. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Ground Meat |
| 61. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Ground Meat |
| 62. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Ground Meat |
| 64. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Ground Meat |
| 65. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Ground Meat |
| 66. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Ground Meat |
| 68. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Ground Meat |
| 69. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Ground Meat |
| 70. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Ground Meat |
| 71. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Meat |
| 72. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Meat |
| 73. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Meat |
| 75. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Meat |
| 76. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Meat |
| 77. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Meat |
| 79. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Meat |
| 80. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| Usually |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Meat |
| 81. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Meat |
| 82. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| Usually |
| Venezuela |
| Processed Meat (including entrees) |
| 83. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Processed Meat (including entrees) |
| 84. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Processed Meat (including entrees) |
| 86. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Processed Meat (including entrees) |
| 87. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Processed Meat (including entrees) |
| 88. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Processed Meat (including entrees) |
| 90. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Processed Meat (including entrees) |
| 91. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| Usually |
| Venezuela |
| Processed Meat (including entrees) |
| 92. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Processed Meat (including entrees) |
| 93. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| Always or almost always |
| Venezuela |
| Farm Raised/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 94. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Farm Raised/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 95. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Farm Raised/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 97. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Farm Raised/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 98. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Farm Raised/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 99. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Farm Raised/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 101. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Farm Raised/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 102. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Farm Raised/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 103. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Farm Raised/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 104. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Wild Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 105. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Wild Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 106. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Wild Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 108. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Wild Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 109. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Wild Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 110. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Wild Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 112. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Wild Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 113. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Wild Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 114. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Wild Fish/Shellfish/Seafood (fresh) |
| 115. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fish/Shellfish/Seafood |
| 116. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fish/Shellfish/Seafood |
| 117. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fish/Shellfish/Seafood |
| 119. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fish/Shellfish/Seafood |
| 120. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fish/Shellfish/Seafood |
| 121. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fish/Shellfish/Seafood |
| 123. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fish/Shellfish/Seafood |
| 124. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| Usually |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fish/Shellfish/Seafood |
| 125. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Frozen Fish/Shellfish/Seafood |
| 126. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| Always or almost always |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (loose, raw, or roasted)--Seasoned/Unseasoned |
| 127. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (loose, raw, or roasted)--Seasoned/Unseasoned |
| 128. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (loose, raw, or roasted)--Seasoned/Unseasoned |
| 130. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (loose, raw, or roasted)--Seasoned/Unseasoned |
| 131. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (loose, raw, or roasted)--Seasoned/Unseasoned |
| 132. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (loose, raw, or roasted)--Seasoned/Unseasoned |
| 134. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (loose, raw, or roasted)--Seasoned/Unseasoned |
| 135. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (loose, raw, or roasted)--Seasoned/Unseasoned |
| 136. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (loose, raw, or roasted)--Seasoned/Unseasoned |
| 137. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| No response |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (bagged, canned)-Seasoned/Unseasoned) |
| 138. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (bagged, canned)-Seasoned/Unseasoned) |
| 139. Was the labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (bagged, canned)-Seasoned/Unseasoned) |
| 141. Does your host country government require country of origin labeling of domestically produced products? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (bagged, canned)-Seasoned/Unseasoned) |
| 142. Does industry in your host country independently require country of origin labeling at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (bagged, canned)-Seasoned/Unseasoned) |
| 143. Was the industry labeling implemented after 1998? |
| No |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (bagged, canned)-Seasoned/Unseasoned) |
| 145. Are there routine inspections for country of origin labels at the retail level? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (bagged, canned)-Seasoned/Unseasoned) |
| 146. How often is this product correctly labeled at the retail level? |
| Usually |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (bagged, canned)-Seasoned/Unseasoned) |
| 147. Are there enforcement actions or penalties associated with the country of origin labeling program in your host country? |
| Yes |
| Venezuela |
| Peanuts (bagged, canned)-Seasoned/Unseasoned) |
| 148. How often are enforcement actions or penalties used when parties do not comply with country of origin labeling requirements? |
| Always or almost always |