FSIS Labeling Guidance

Labeling Guidance

FSIS develops and provides labeling guidance, policies and inspection methods and administers programs to protect consumers from misbranded and economically adulterated meat, poultry, and egg products which ensure that all labels are truthful and not misleading.

Use of USDA MyPyramid Reference on Meat and Poultry Labeling and Whole Grain Claims (PDF Only)
FSIS provides interim policy guidance on the use of references to USDA's MyPyramid and associated dietary guidance on the labeling of meat, poultry, and egg products.

FSIS Directive 7120.1 Amendment 20; Change Transmittal (Oct 5, 2009; PDF Only)
Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in the Production of Meat and Poultry Products

FSIS Statement of Interim Labeling Guidance: The Labeling of Factual Statements on Nutrients in Meat and Poultry Products | PDF (Sep 10, 2009) This policy provides guidance on how factual statements can be declared for nutrients in a serving of meat or poultry product when the nutrients come from a food that is produced or fortified under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration for the purpose of improving the overall nutritional profile of the finished food

Establishment Labeling Responsibilities
Collection of guidance information on label procedures with regards to label applications, types of approval, common labeling questions and answers and information on the responsibilities of FSIS and the establishments regarding label approvals.

Labeling Policies
FSIS guidance information, the Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book and Policy Memorandums, nutrition labeling information and other resource material regarding meat, poultry, and egg product labeling policies.

Ingredients Guidance
FSIS provides labeling ingredients guidance and inspection methods to protect consumers from misbranding.

Claims Guidance
FSIS provides claims guidance, policies, and inspection methods to protect consumers from economically adulterated meat, poultry, and egg products.

Last Modified: November 16, 2009


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