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Basics of Labeling
A Guide to Federal Food Labeling Requirements For Meat and Poultry Products (PDF Only)
A user-friendly, comprehensive guide to assist food companies in the development of food labels that comply with the array of requirements policies.

Labeling 101
A PowerPoint Presentation used by FSIS as a learning tool, at food labeling workshops in various locations throughout the U.S.

Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book (Aug 2005; PDF only)
Dictionary form publication consisting of day to day policy decisions.

Policy Memorandums (Aug 2005; PDF Only)
Listing of food labeling policy memorandums.

Animal Raising Claims (PDF only)
Guidance on policies for declaring animal raising claims on labels.

FSIS Directive 7235.1 - Mandatory Safe Handling Statements on Labeling of Raw and Partially Cooked Meat and Poultry Products (May 11, 1994; PDF only)
This directive provides guidelines for verifying proper application of mandatory safe handling statements to raw and partially cooked meat and poultry products.

Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms
This fact sheet features a glossary of meat and poultry labeling terms.  Knowing the meaning of labeling terms can make purchasing meat and poultry products less confusing.

Pressure Sensitive Stickers
Information on the use of pressure sensitive stickers on labels.

Labeling Policy Guidance - Uncooked, Breaded, Boneless Poultry Products (Updated Jan 17, 2007; PDF only)
This document provides guidance to the industry on the modifications that are necessary for the labeling of uncooked, breaded (both pre-browned and not pre-browned), boneless poultry products that also may be stuffed or filled, char-marked, or artificially colored.

Last Modified: November 14, 2007

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