Poultry Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Checklist
A poultry country of origin labeling checklist for checking whether origin claims or rules apply. Sellers use it to confirm what to state on products.
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What is on this checklist
- Identify product and species
- Check whether rules apply to your sales
- Confirm where birds were raised
- Confirm where processed
- Review wording for any claim
- Keep supporting records
- Check with the agency on questions
- Label and signs reviewed
- Review again when sourcing changes
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
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 FSIS.
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