"COOL" Affadavit

[Mike]

The one used by the salebarn:







That's all there are to it.

[Oldtimer]

Yep- and our salebarn sent them out to all that do business there- sign them- and they will keep them on record...

Only have to file a new one if for some reason you sell an animal that does not have USA origin- which around here you just don't see anymore since the Canadian BSE and the TB state rules for bringing in Mexican cattle....

[PORKER]

Traceback bill is being set,

DeLauro’s bill would mandate that the Food Safety Administration:



base the national food safety program on comprehensive evaluation of foods based on risks;


implement a national system for regular unannounced inspection of food establishments;


implement a system of registration of food establishments and foreign food establishments;


implement a sampling program to monitor industry safeguards on the food supply;


implement appropriate surveillance on imported food; and


coordinate with other agencies and state and local governments when performing inspections, traceback enforcement, research and monitoring responsibilities.

DeLauro’s traceback requirements call for establishment of a national traceability system that allows the Food Safety Administration access to the history, use and location of food throughout production, processing and distribution.

The traceability requirement applies to food from production facilities, food establishments and foreign food establishments back to the verified source.