Labeling and Program Delivery Division

USDA, FSIS, OPPD

Label Submission Approval System

LSAS

Webinar Presentation

January 23, 2013
The Labeling and Program Delivery Division (LPDD) within the United 

States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety and Inspection 

Service (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. Labeling includes all forms of product identification, 

health-related claims, net weight, species identification and nutrition.

LSAS is a web-based software application that integrates and 

implements a secure electronic label application process for 

establishments to submit label applications and appeals. 

LPDD launched the Label Submission Approval System (LSAS) on 

May 22, 2012.

Introduction and Background

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• Increased speed, accuracy, & efficiency

• Improved service to constituents

• Accountability for the public health mission of the 

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Label Review and Approval Process Benefits

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• Wizard available to assist submitters with determining 

which labels can be submitted through the Generic Label 

submission process will reduce submission errors and 

questions to LPDD staff around generic approval

• Application processing will be faster vs. paper submission

• Realize cost and time savings vs. shipping via surface mail

• Quick and ready online access to application status 

• Access via Level 2 eAuthentication

LSAS Submitter Benefits

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• Storage and record keeping in an electronic environment 

allowing establishments to save & re-submit standard 

documentation (e.g., documents that support claims; written 

protocols) vs. having to print and re-submit with each label 

application

• Edit checks in the system will check for formatting and 

submission errors, allowing for corrections in “real time” vs. 

correcting upon return from LPDD, reducing turnaround 

time for label review

• Enhanced communication mechanisms (e.g., messaging 

within LSAS), reducing initial time spent on first time 

application submission and re-submissions

LSAS: Submitter Benefits (Continued)

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Register for USDA Level 2 eAuthentication Account 

Respond to email confirmation within 7 days

Make an appointment with a Local Registration Authority 

(LRA) at a USDA Service Center nearest you. Appear in 

person so they may validate your identification 

Complete FSIS Enrollment Wizard to request activation of 

your account for LSAS

Create organizational or establishment profile name for 

LSAS

Account Requirements 

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• Register for an Level 2 USDA eAuthentication:

http://www.eauth.usda.gov/

• Local Registration Authority (LRA) locations:

http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?type=lra

• FSIS Website for LSAS:

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Regulations_&_Policies/Label_Submission_

Approval_System/index.asp

• LSAS Login Access/Enrollment:

https://lsas.fsis.usda.gov/

Account Requirements (Continued)

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Logging In with eAuth

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Logging in with eAuth credentials

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LSAS Enrollment – First Time Only

Select “Submit 

Enrollment Request”

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LSAS Enrollment (Continued)

Select “Next”

Your Name Will 

Appear Here

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LSAS Enrollment (Continued)

Select “LSAS Submitter” 

from the pull down selection

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LSAS Enrollment (continued)

Review your selection 

before selecting “Finish” 

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Create Company/Establishment Profile Name 

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Your Role in LSAS

Select “Create” a new 

profile

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Enter the name of the organization (e.g., company or establishment name) or other identifiable name, in the

Profile Name field. It is recommended to create a generic name that includes the company or establishment 

name you represent with a suffix that is identifiable to you. All profiles names will be listed and visible to the 

public for selection.

Create Company/Establishment Profile Name 

(Continued)

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Dashboard of New User

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Navigating Your Dashboard

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Item Name Notes

1 Banner With the exception of the LSAS logo, this banner appears on all USDA web 

pages.

2 Role Displays the user’s current role. Certain users may be assigned multiple roles 

and can select role by using the dropdown list.

3 Profile Menu Allow user to change their role, share applications, manage establishments. 

4 Navigation Menu Appears on many LSAS pages; menu options depend upon user role. 

5 Quick links Appears at the bottom of every page; links to additional resources. It displays 

the current application version.

6 LSAS logo Appears on all pages within the LSAS system.

7 Navigation Bar Includes Home, Contact Us and Logout

8 Header Appears on every LSAS page; indicates the functionality being displayed in 

the context area. 

9 Content Area Central to all LSAS screens, this area of the screen provides the functionality 

needed to enable the user to perform a task within LSAS.

Navigating Your Dashboard (Continued)

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The following slides will help guide you through 

creating a typical label submission.

Examples provided are for demonstration purposes 

only, and do not reflect any actual proprietary 

information or submissions to LSAS.

How to create a label submission

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Profile Menu Options

Profile Menu Selections

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Manage Establishment

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Add New Establishment

Select the type of establishment 

you are adding to your profile

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Add New Establishment (Continued)

Choice to use “Add Est. 

from PHIS” or manually 

enter.

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Add New Establishment – (Continued)

Selection of PHIS Link

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Results from PHIS search

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Selection made and fields populated

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Confirmation Message – (Submit/Confirm)

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Checking under Manage Establishments

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Create Label Submission

Select “Create” 

to begin

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Establishment Selection - Step 1

Two establishments have 

been added to my profile

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Establishment Selection – Step 1 (Continued)

Select Establishment(s) 

applicable to the submission you 

are creating

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If you have not set up your establishments as 

previously demonstrated, you have the option to 

add it here.

If you have applied for your grant of inspection, but 

have not received your number, LSAS will generate a 

Temporary Establishment number. 
Establishment Selection – Step 1 (Continued)

Establishment selection is 

now populated in the 

“Included Establishments”

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Product Information – Step 2

If selecting “extraordinary 

circumstances,” review policy at link 

provided and include supporting 

documentation

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Special Claims Information – Step 3

Selection of some specials claims 

may require the need to include 

supporting documentation

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Application in Draft Pool

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Available Actions Selection from Draft Pool

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Edit and Using the “Go To” Selection

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Label Documentation – Step 4

1 Select type of documentation

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Label Documentation – Step 4 (Continued)

2 Browse to locate file 

3 Select “Upload” 

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Label Documentation – Step 4 (Continued)

Population of Uploaded Files. 

Note: documentation type displayed

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Display Panel Information – Step 5

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Formula Information (Product Formula ) – Step 6

1 Enter one ingredient per line

2 Select “Search”

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Product Information – Step 6 (Continued)

Reconcile any error 

messages

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Product Formula – Step 6 (Continued) 

Select Unit Type

Default: Percent

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5 Enter appropriate totals for each line

OR 

6 Certification required

Note: “Save” will provide calculated total

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Processing Procedures – Step 7

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Approval Information – Step 8

Select type of approval

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Approval Information – Step 8 (Continued) 

If selecting “Temporary,” provide 

information, including “Previously

Approved Label Information”

Temporary

Review instructions at link provided 

and provide sufficient documentation

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Submission Information – Step 9

Complete Firm and/or 

Agent Information

Note: use Tab for navigating to 

each field. If you use “Enter” your 

information will be gone.

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Summary – Step 10 

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Summary – Step 10 (Continued)

The summary provides the 

opportunity to review your 

submission, and to include 

additional comments before 

selecting “Submit Application”

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Submit Application, Confirmation ID – Final Step

Select Download Options

Application ID Number

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Select Documents to Download

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Options to Open or Save file

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Downloaded edition populated on 7234-1 with supporting 

documents

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Dashboard Now Shows Submitted Application Pool

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Application Submitted, Status: 

Received by LPDD
Status Check

Status has changed from 

“Received” to “Pending”

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Status Check (Continued)

Type in Application # and 

select Check

View Announcements for Web 

Submission Status to see what date 

LPDD is processing

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Generic Label Advisor

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Select Generic Label Advisor

Select “Generic Label Advisor”

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Stepping through a series of questions

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GLA – (Continued)

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GLA – (Continued)

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GLA – (Continued)

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GLA – (Continued)

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GLA - Completing Certificate Information

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GLA – Completing Certificate Information 

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GLA Confirmation – Certificate Number

GLA Confirmation and 

Download Options

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Certificate of Compliance for Generically Approved Labels

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• LPDD Labeling Guidance: 

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/About_FSIS/labeling_&_consumer_protection/index.asp

• Child Nutrition (CN) Labeling Program:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/cnlabeling/default.htm

• Industry User Guide:

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/LSAS_Industry_User_Guide_052112.pdf

• Generic Labeling:

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Regulations_&_Policies/Generic_Labeling/index.asp

Additional Resources

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• LSAS Administrator:

LSAS@fsis.usda.gov or lynn.yoder@fsis.usda.gov

• askFSIS:

http://askfsis.custhelp.com/

Additional Resources (Continued)

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