NOTE: Please see the Compliance Assistance/Labeling Guidance section if you are looking for detailed policy information or
seeking help in complying with FSIS labeling regulations.
Additives
in Meat and Poultry Products | PDF
This fact sheet contains information regarding the food additive approval process and a glossary of additive terms you may see on a meat or poultry product label.
Allergies and Food Safety | PDF
Questions and answers about food allergies and applicable labeling regulations, especially as they pertain to meat and poultry products.
Food Product Dating | PDF |
En Español | En Español PDF Are dates required on food products? Does it mean the product will be unsafe to use after that date? Here is some background information which answers these and other questions about product dating.
Meat & Poultry Labeling Terms | PDF | En Español |
En Español PDF This fact sheet features a glossary of meat and poultry labeling terms. Knowing the meaning of labeling terms can make purchasing of meat and poultry products less confusing.
The Poultry Label Says "Fresh" | PDF For consumers, "fresh" means whole poultry and cuts have never been below 26 °F. The fact sheet provides background information on this labeling rule.