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ResetResource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2007-0022
    Questions and Answers on Alternate Protein Products
        The term "Alternate Protein Product" is the name used by FNS to identify products meeting requirements set forth in Appendix A of the NSLP, SBP, SFSP, and the CACFP within the section entitled Alternate Protein Products.
      10/04/2022
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2018-0049
    Update of Food Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs
        This memorandum informs stakeholders on the progress made by FNS in updating the food crediting system for all child nutrition programs. This is a first step towards improving the crediting system to best address today’s evolving food and nutrition environment and meet the needs of those operating and benefiting from the CNPs.
          SP08 CACFP02 SFSP02-2019
    12/04/2018
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0010
    FDA Requirements for Vending Machines
        On Dec. 1, 2014, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration published the final rule, Food Labeling; Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food in Vending Machines, in the Federal Register.
          SP28 CACFP09 SFSP11-2016
    03/02/2016
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2015-0026
    Voluntary Menu Labeling in the NSLP and SBP
        The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the final rule, Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items in Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments in the Federal Register (79 FR 71155) on Dec. 1, 2014.
      05/19/2015
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2015-0014
    Administrative Review Process Regarding the CN Label, Watermarked CN Label and Manufacturer’s Product Formulation Statement
        The purpose of this memorandum is to provide state agencies and child nutrition program operators, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program, with additional information and clarification on the administrative review process regarding the child nutrition label, watermarked CN label, and manufacturer’s product formulation statement.
          SP27 CACFP09 SFSP12-2015
    03/11/2015
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2015-0013
    CN Labels Copied with a Watermark Acceptable Documentation
        The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify that a Child Nutrition (CN) Label copied with a marking referred to as a “watermark” is acceptable documentation for an Administrative Review.
          SP11 CACFP10 SFSP13-2015v2
    03/11/2015
    Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    Industry Guidelines for Preparation of QC Program for CN Labeled Products
        The purpose of this document is to provide industry with guidelines for preparing a quality control (QC) program for CN labeled products.
      03/25/2014
    Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2013-0076
    Copying Federally Inspected Product Labels for Bidding Process - FAQs
        The watermark, is to be applied to all CN contribution statements not supported by product specific documentation and to CN product labels that are distributed without federally inspected and packaged product.
      09/16/2013
    Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2007-0031
    Child Nutrition Labeling for Juice Drinks and Juice Drink Products
        This publication has been prepared for juice drink manufacturers.  It contains directions for calculating the contribution that a juice drink or juice drink product makes toward meeting meal pattern requirements for the child nutrition programs.  It also contains instructions on how to apply for and obtain approval of a label with a child nutrition (CN) statement.
      06/26/2007
    Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2005-0001
    Child Nutrition Labeling for Nonmeat Products
        This publication has been prepared for food manufacturers. It contains instructions on how to apply for and obtain approval of a label with a Child Nutrition (CN) statement.
      01/06/2005Page updated: October 14, 2021 Return to top

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