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 United States Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Office of Policy and Program Development
Washington, D.C.  20250-3700 

Labeling and Consumer Protection

 

Required Information on a Label
(9 CFR 317.2/381 Subpart N)

 

  • Up to 8 required features

    • Product name
    • Inspection legend and est. number
    • Handling statement
    • Net weight statement
    • Ingredients statement
    • Address line
    • Nutrition facts
    • Safe handling instructions

 

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For Additional Information Contact:

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection Service
1400 Independence Ave.
Room 602 - Annex Building
Washington, DC  20250
Telephone:  202-205-0279
          Fax:  202-205-3625
        Email:  FSIS.Labeling@fsis.usda.gov
Please include your name and/or company name, phone number and complete e-mail address so that we may promptly reply to your inquires.

 

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