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FSIS develops and provides labeling guidance, policies and inspection methods and administers programs to protect consumers from misbranded and economically adulterated meat, poultry, and egg products which ensure that all labels are truthful and not misleading.
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Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in the Production of Meat and Poultry Products
image of meat section in store A Guide to Federal Food Labeling Requirements For Meat and Poultry Products (PDF Only)
This manual is a comprehensive, user-friendly document on the basic food labeling requirements for meat and poultry products. It is designed to be an easy-to-follow guide to assist manufacturers, consumers, and FSIS personnel on the regulatory requirements and policies for labeling products.

Establishment Labeling Responsibilities
Collection of guidance information on label procedures with regards to label applications, types of approval, common labeling questions and answers and information on the responsibilities of FSIS and the establishments regarding label approvals.

Labeling Policies
FSIS guidance information, the Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book and Policy Memorandums, nutrition labeling information and other resource material regarding meat, poultry, and egg product labeling policies.

Ingredients Guidance
FSIS provides labeling ingredients guidance and inspection methods to protect consumers from misbranding.

Claims Guidance
FSIS provides claims guidance, policies, and inspection methods to protect consumers from economically adulterated meat, poultry, and egg products.

 

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