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Country of Origin Labeling is a labeling law that requires retailers, such as full-line grocery stores, supermarkets, and club warehouse stores, notify their customers with information regarding the source of certain foods. Food products, (covered commodities) contained in the law include muscle cut and ground meats: beef, veal, pork, lamb, goat, and chicken; wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish; fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; peanuts, pecans, and macadamia nuts; and ginseng. Regulations for fish and shellfish covered commodities (7 CFR Part 60) became effective in 2005. The final rule for all covered commodities (7 CFR Part 60 and Part 65) went into effect on March 16, 2009. AMS is responsible for administration and enforcement of COOL.
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Final Rule
- Country of Origin Labeling - PDF Text
- § 60.132 Waters of the United States – Appendix A - PDF
Spotlights
- Secretary Vilsack’s Letter to Industry, February 20, 2009 – PDF
Guidance Documents
- COOL Final Rule Presentation – PPS
- Summary of Changes: Final Rule January 15, 2009 - PDF
- Abbreviations Guidance - PDF
- Questions and Answers – PDF
Contact Us
Martin E. O’Connor, Chief
USDA-AMS-LS-SAT
Room 2607-S, Stop 0254
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250-0254
(202) 720 - 4486
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