Farm Business & Financial Management
Farm Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Checklist
A checklist for checking country of origin labeling on farm products sold to stores and consumers. Helps producers know when labels are needed and what records to keep.
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What is on this checklist
- Products sold and where sold
- Rules that apply to each product
- Origin of animals or produce
- Records of birth or source
- Label or sign wording
- Supplier statements on file
- Sales to retailers and distributors
- Training for staff who label
- Records kept for review
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA AMS and USDA.
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