Which statement best describes COOL labeling in terms of where it is required?

• A. Required in full-line grocery stores, supermarkets, and club warehouse stores
• B. Required in all restaurants
• C. Required on all imported foods
• D. Not required anywhere

Answer: (A)

COOL labeling is about providing the country of origin information to shoppers at the point of sale for certain foods. The requirement applies at the retail level where consumers buy items like meat and perishable produce, so major grocery formats such as full-line supermarkets and club warehouse stores must display this information. Restaurants aren’t required to label origin under COOL, and COOL isn’t a blanket rule that applies to all imported foods in every context. It’s specifically about giving origin details on the covered products when sold in typical retail grocery environments.