Net weight Letter 1
This letter to a law firm addresses the recipients letter requesting guidance on determining the proper net weight for consumer packages of fresh, single-ingredient poultry products, where the net weight has been applied to the labeling by the USDA inspected facility prior to distribution of the product. The letter further clarifies FSISs position on determining the net weight of Federally inspected case-ready meat and poultry products labeled as enhanced or marinated with solutions. This guidance relates to 9 CFR Parts 317, 381, and 442.
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.