Labeling Guideline on Statements that Bioengineered or Genetically-Modified Ingredients or Animal Feed were not used in Meat, Poultry, or Egg Products
Replaces: August 2016 version
This guidance document assists firms that want to make label or labeling claims concerning the fact that bioengineered or genetically-modified (GM) ingredients were not used in a meat, poultry, or egg products. This guidance document also provides information on how firms can make label or labeling claims that a product was produced from livestock or poultry that were not fed bioengineered or GM feed. This guidance relates to 9 CFR 317.8, 381.129, 412.1(e), 412.1(c)(3), and 412.2.
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.