
Introduction to the Label Submission Approval System: LSAS
Guideline ID
FSIS-GD-2012-0005
Issue Date
April 2012
This guidance document demonstrates the benefits for firms to use LSAS. Benefits include Wizard to assist firms with determining which labels can be submitted through the Generic Label submission process will reduce submission errors and questions to LPDS staff about generic approval; application processing will be faster than paper submission; cost and time savings versus surface mail; and quick and ready online access to application status. Label review is required by statute at 21 USC 456(c), 607(d), and 1036(b).
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.