Additives in Meat & Poultry Products
This document provides information and guidance on the use of additives in meat and poultry products and includes a glossary of commonly used meat and poultry additives and terms.
Allergens Guidance Document
This document provides information regarding accurate product labeling including voluntary statements on labels that alert people who have sensitivities or intolerances to the presence of specific ingredients.
Undeclared Allergen Prevention | PDF
Powerpoint presentation used during Agency hosted webinars held Jan. 10, 2012 and Feb. 7, 2012, to provide guidance on addressing a recent increase of products recalled because of undeclared allergens.
Memorandum of Understanding
Between Food Safety and Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Health and Human Services Regarding the Listing or Approval of Food Ingredients and Sources of Radiation Used in the Production of Meat and Poultry Products.
Proprietary Mix Committee
Information memo regarding Proprietary Mix Committee (PMC) letters and proprietary ingredient mixes.
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Ingredient Use & Labeling
Letter to Proprietary Mixture Suppliers and Manufacturers which includes FAQs relating to use and labeling of ingredients, including flavorings, proprietary ingredient mixes, ingredients in standardized and non-standardized foods, and protein hydrolysates.