Age and Source Verification and COOL (Country of Origin Labeling)
What is Age/Source Verification? Age and Source Verification, Process Verified Programs, and Quality System Assessments
"USDA has established guidelines to quality cattle for Japanese export. To qualify, cattle must be part of a USDA-approved Quality System Assessment (QSA) program. While each program may have unique features, the basic elements will require the producer to identify animals, document birth dates and have a written management system." (Source Iowa Beef Center)
Age and Source Verification, Process Verified Programs, and Quality System Assessments -Iowa Beef Center, Iowa State University. This site includes the following resources:
- ABC's of Beef Marketing Programs (.pdf) -A nice list of terms and definitions for components of Beef Verification and Quality Assurance programs.
- Frequently Asked Questions about Age Verification to Japan - Questions and Answers
http://livestock.colostate.edu/youth/age_source_verification_john_hall.pdf a PDF from Colorado State University- "Age & Source Verification Implications For Cow-Calf Producers"
USDA Process Verified
Official Listing of USDA Process Verified Programs
Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)
Cool Country of Origin Labeling On May 13, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, more commonly known as the 2002 Farm Bill. One of its many initiatives requires country of origin labeling for beef, lamb, pork, fish, perishable agricultural commodities and peanuts. On January 27, 2004, President Bush signed Public Law 108-199 which delays the implementation of mandatory COOL for all covered commodities except wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish until September 30, 2006. On November 10, 2005, President Bush signed Public Law 109-97, which delays the implementation for all covered commodities except wild and farm-raised and shellfish until September 30, 2008. As described in the legislation, program implementation is the responsibility of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.
USDA Country of Origin Labeling
Country of Origin Labeling, what does it mean for Nebraska Meat Industries?
