COOL FAQ:: How will COOL be enforced?
How will COOL be enforced? Who will enforce it? From the USDA's interim final rule:
How will the requirements of this regulation be enforced?
USDA has entered into agreements with States having existing enforcement infrastructure to assist in compliance reviews for fish and shellfish covered commodities. These agreements will be expanded to encompass all covered commodities. USDA determines the number of reviews to be conducted and has developed comprehensive procedures for the compliance reviews. Only USDA is able to initiate enforcement actions against a person found to be in violation of the law. The COOL statute does not provide for a private right of action. USDA may also conduct investigations of complaints made by any person alleging violations of these regulations when the Secretary determines that reasonable grounds for such investigation exist.\
posted by Tom Karst @ 9:18 AM
1 Comments:
Obviously this should be handled & regulated by the USDA, with input from industry veterans. At least the USDA know us, they're somewhat knowledgeable, and they know our plight.
But, like the FDA, their funding has been severely curtailed in the last 10 years or so, almost to the point where the USDA inspectors are operating like a skeleton crew.
Jay
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