Is the NAIS Related to the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) initiative?
The NAIS is not being implemented as a result of the COOL initiative. The intent of the NAIS is to create the ability to track animal disease to its source and other potentially exposed premises within a 48-hour period after detection. However, animal owners may be able to use information collected under the NAIS should they wish to participate for other purposes, including the COOL program. The COOL program is a food labeling program designed to provide source of origin information to the consumer while the NAIS is a live animal tracking program designed to address animal disease and health concerns quickly. While the mechanisms to implement these programs may be similar, they are not currently connected.
