FSIS Labeling Procedures

Labeling Procedures

Meat, Poultry, and Egg Product establishments are responsible for accurately labeling their product for human consumption. All labels must be approved by the FSIS Labeling and Consumer Protection Staff.

Frequently Asked Questions about the FSIS Label Approval Process and Label Evaluation Procedures Conducted by the Labeling and Program Delivery Division (PDF Only)
Responses to questions regarding the label approval process and label evaluation procedures.

Label Application Guidance
Provides guidance on the submission of label applications and correspondence regarding labeling and additive policy issues.

Questions & Answers Related to the Application for Approval of Labels, Marking or Device | PDF
Provides answers to questions regarding the Application for Approval of Labels, Marking or Device.

FSIS Form 7234-1 (PDF Only)

Suggested Label Submission Checklist
A checklist which provides guidance on the preparation and submission of label applications.

Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions
Provides answers to most frequently asked questions regarding label applications, record keeping practices and ingredient claims.

Extraordinary Circumstances - Procedures for Evaluating Labeling
Provides guidance on requests for accelerated label evaluations for temporary approvals only.

Generic Labeling | PDF
Provides information and regulations on labeling materials that qualify for generic label approvals.

Labeling & Establishment Responsibilities | PDF
List of responsibilities of FSIS and the establishments regarding the approval of temporary, sketch and the generic labels.

Information Required For Requesting a Temporary Approval | PDF
Provides guidance on required information for applications submitted for temporary label approvals.

Labeling Conditions That Can Not Have a Temporary Approval | PDF
Outline of situations in which label applications may not receive temporary approval.

Labeling That Must be Reviewed by the Labeling Compliance Team | PDF
Provides information on types of labels that must be reviewed by FSIS' Labeling Compliance Team.

Check List for Mandatory Features
List of mandatory features which must be present on a label.

10 Most Common Mistakes Made on a Label | PDF
Listing of ten common mistakes made on a label submission.

Information for Labeling Consultants
Provides guidance to labeling consultants/company representatives.

Procedures for Labeling Evaluation Submissions and Policy Advisory Consultants
These instructions serve to implement the changes in the label review procedures that were described in the July 27, 1998, Notice of Procedural Change (63 FR 40010).
Label Flow through the Distribution Team
Describes the label flow process by FSIS' label Distribution Team.
Procedures for Labeling Consultants/Company Representatives
Provides procedural guidance which serve to maintain the timely review of labels.


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