Net weight Letter 3
This letter responds to a state-level industry group. The letter resolves confusion associated with the issue of net weight and provides additional information on FSIS labeling requirements. This guidance relates to 9 CFR 317.19, 381.121(a) and (b), 317.2(e), 381.117, and 317.8(b)(17).
Disclaimer: The contents of this guidance document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.