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Update on NAIS and the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)

Update on NAIS and the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). What is COOL? Food Labeling Program/Law Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Introduced in 2002 Farm Bill-postponed Modifications in the 2008 Farm Bill Implement in September 30, 2008

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Update on NAIS and the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)

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  1. Update on NAIS and the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) • What is COOL? • Food Labeling Program/Law • Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling • Introduced in 2002 Farm Bill-postponed • Modifications in the 2008 Farm Bill • Implement in September 30, 2008 • Country of origin would appear on certain “covered” products.

  2. Update on NAIS and the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) • What does it mean to producers? • Animals in the US with documentation prior to July 15, 2008 are considered US origin • Records must be maintained for 1 year. • Processing facilities need access or maintain copies of records

  3. Update on NAIS and the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) • What records will work for your ranch? • Producer affidavit is considered acceptable documentation—Responsible party needs first hand knowledge and records to back up the affidavit. • Regular business records will provide verification • Examples: eartags with records, calving books, herd inventories, purchase receipts, sales receipts, financial records, health papers, QSA, PVP programs. • USDA publishes a list of example records • Participation in the NAIS program

  4. Update on NAIS and the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) • How does NAIS fit into the picture? • Participation in the NAIS is appropriate documentation • Premises ID • Use of approved 840 eartags.

  5. Update on NAIS and the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) • What should you do? • Stay informed about COOL and the NAIS • Take a serious look at your record keeping system • Consider participating in the voluntary NAIS • Look for ways to improve your record keeping system to satisfy COOL requirements

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