It is a composite of policy and daytoday labeling decision, many of which do not appear in the above publications. Fsis guidance information, the food standards and labeling policy book and policy memorandums, nutrition labeling information and other resource material regarding meat, poultry, and egg product labeling policies. The food safety and inspection service fsis, an agency of the united states department of agriculture usda, is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring that united states commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. The current fsis food standards and labeling policy book 2003 requires meat and poultry labels to include a brief statement directly beneath or beside the natural label claim.
Fsis guidance information, the food standards and labeling policy book and policy memorandums, nutrition labeling information and other resource material. Fsis jurisdiction introduction to fsis labeling requirements prior label approval and generic labeling special claims overview including animal raising claims nutrition labeling update and overview common labeling problems and areas of special emphasis. Below is an excerpt from usdafsis publication, food standards and labeling policy book, august 2005 edition, regarding labeling requirements for nuggets, with three distinct categories identified. Revise the fsis food standards and labeling policy book to limit the product of u. Table of contents organization for competitive markets. Cattlemans association, member organizations within the national sustainable agriculture coalition. Our comments are consistent with fsiss current policy towards the labeling of beef, but further addresses specific additional concerns. Fsis announced these changes in its constituent update.
Petition for policy change in fsis issue brief product of u. Apr 08, 2020 on march 26, the usda responded to two petitions that requested fsis amend the agencys food standards and labeling policy book to provide that any beef product labeled as made in the usa, product of the usa, usa beef, or in any similar manner be derived from cattle that have been born, raised, and slaughtered in the us. On may 29, 2019, the usda food safety and inspection service fsis announced in a letter that it will remove the entry for jambalaya from the food standards and labeling policy book policy book. Ingredients guidance fsis provides labeling ingredients guidance and inspection methods to protect consumers from misbranding. Food safety and inspection service office of policy, program and employee development august 2005 food standards and labeling policy book revised for web publication august 2005 replaces publication dated may 2003 and removal of publication dated 1996 preface the policy book is intended to be guidance to help manufacturers and prepare product labels that are truthful and not misleading. Fsis responds to usca petition on truthful labeling us. Currently, products labeled as natural, at a minimum, are products containing no artificial ingredients preservatives or added colors and are only minimally processed the label must include a statement explaining the meaning. Petition submitted by usca requesting that that fsis revise its food standards and labeling policy book to limit the use of certain voluntary labeling claims, such as made in usa, product of usa, and usa beef, to meat products derived from cattle born, raised, and slaughtered in the united states. Mar 27, 2020 the uscas petition requested fsis to amend the agencys food standards and labeling policy book to provide that any beef labeled as made in the usa, product of the usa, usa. In the final rule, to clarify fsiss intent in the proposed rule, in 9 cfr 412. The fsiss regulation on the use of the ter m natural on meat and poultry labeling has not been substantially changed since the policy was created in 1982. On march 26, the usda responded to two petitions that requested fsis amend the agencys food standards and labeling policy book to provide that any beef product labeled as made in the usa, product of the usa, usa beef, or in any similar manner be derived from cattle that have been born, raised, and slaughtered in the us. The food standards and labeling policy book may also be consulted for.
Fsis food standards and labeling policy book fsis labeling policies includes labeling information for generic label approval, irradiation, natural or regenerated collagen sausage casing, net weight labeling, nutrition labeling information, product dating, and standards of identity. The nutrition information required on the labels of fsisregulated. The policy book is intended to be guidance to help manufacturers and prepare product labels that are truthful and not misleading. Usda food standards and labeling policy book fsis directives fsis policy memoranda see appendix ii for more information on obtaining these references. Competitive markets ocm have asked the fsis to change its food standards and labeling policy book to alter one of the two ways that a meat product can secure the product of u. Processingrelated meaning fsis policy memo 055 and food standards and labeling policy book. Process for animal production claims and the labeling policy book. Aug 25, 2015 the food safety and inspection service fsis is announcing the agencys intent to revise the food standards and labeling policy book. Claims guidance fsis provides claims guidance, policies, and inspection methods to protect consumers from economically adulterated meat, poultry, and egg.
It is a composite of policy and daytoday labeling decision, many. Fsis to revise food standards and labeling policy book. Labels that bear claims and statements that are defined in fsiss regulations or the food standards and labeling policy book except for natural and negative claims, such as a statement that characterizes a products nutrient content, such as low fat, has geographical significance, such as german brand, or makes a country of origin. Mar 26, 2020 the petition requested fsis to amend the agencys food standards and labeling policy book to provide that any beef labeled as made in the usa, product of the usa, usa beef, or in any other manner that suggests that the origin is the united states be derived from cattle that have been born, raised, and slaughtered in the u. Food labeling food and nutrition information center nal. Fsis responds to cattlemens petition on truthful beef labeling. The policy book, which may be updated to reflect current policy developments, is intended to be guidance to help manufacturers and prepare product labels that are truthful and not misleading. Sop meat product labeling meat products will be labeled as follows. Fsis issues final generic meat labeling rules food. Usda admits it may be misleading consumers with product of. Fsis issues final generic meat labeling rules quality.
The lack of clarity in this policy leads to violations of fsiss own policies and regulations that clearly mandate truthfulness in labeling by prohibiting false or misleading labeling and. Pursuant to the current fsis standards and labeling policy book, products can be labeled natural if the product and ingredients are. Users should consider changes in fsis regulations and policies arising after the. Availability of updated fsis food standards and labeling. The regulations published in the food standards and labeling policy book are for labeling purpose only. The food safety and inspection service fsis is announcing the agencys intent to revise the food standards and labeling policy book. Oct 17, 2016 pursuant to the current fsis standards and labeling policy book, products can be labeled natural if the product and ingredients are. The agency concluded that the current labeling policy, which permits meat and poultry products that were derived from animals that may have been born, raised and slaughtered in another country but processed in the u. Regulatory standards of identity meat 9 cfr part 319 poultry 9 cfr 381.
Fsis makes revisions to the food standards and labeling policy book entries in response to the final rule for descriptive designation for raw meat and poultry products with added solutions, fsis is revising entries in the food standards and labeling policy book. Aug 03, 2017 this policy book is assembled in dictionary form and may be used in conjunction with the meat and poultry inspection regulations and the meat and poultry inspection manual, directives and notices. Fsis label submission and approval system guidance for industry. Fsis labeling american association of meat processors. This policy book is assembled in dictionary form and may be used in conjunction with the meat and poultry inspection regulations and the meat and poultry inspection manual, directives and notices. Fsis responds to usca petition on truthful labeling. Availability of updated fsis food standards and labeling policy book. Regulations, directives, notices, and policy decisions enable fsis to carry out its mission of protecting public health.
Fsis to revise food standards and labeling policy book the food safety and inspection service fsis is announcing the agencys intent to revise the food standards and labeling policy book. Fsis responds to usca petition on truthful labeling agdaily. In 1906, the federal meat inspection act fmia became law, with a goal of preventing misbranding. The above definition should be added to the fsis food standards and labeling policy book. The mpr that is referred to is related to product characteristic that is expected by the consumers. Code of federal regulations, fsiss standards and labeling policy book, policy memos, fsis directives, federal register, etc. The uscas petition requested fsis to amend the agencys food standards and labeling policy book to provide that any beef labeled as made in the usa, product of the usa, usa.
The first fsis policy relating to nutrition labeling dates from 1982, but the agency had previously approved numerous labels containing nutrition informa tion before then. Agricultures food standards and labeling policy book usda 2003 defines the mpr of certain products. Current food labeling the national academies press. Department of agriculture food safety and inspection service. The petition requested fsis to amend the agencys food standards and labeling policy book to provide that any beef labeled as made in the usa, product of the usa, usa beef, or in any other manner that suggests that the origin is the united states be derived from cattle that have been born, raised and slaughtered in the u. Petition for change to the food safety and inspection services standards and labeling policy book on product of u. A common name must be followed by a description of the product that relates to standardized, recognizable products. Usda decides to initiate cool rulemaking to clear consumer. Pdf only dictionary form publication consisting of day to day policy decisions.
Dla troop support will be cataloging all requests for chicken nuggets in accordance with these guidelines. The product name is the true name of the product that reflects its standard of identity, if appropriate. Compliance with the requirements set forth in this publication does not, in itself, guarantee an authorization. The agency has stopped adding policy guidance to it. The fsis food standards and labeling policy book also states that relatively severe processes, such as solvent extraction, acid hydrolysis, and chemical bleaching, would be considered more than minimal processing, so the use of a natural flavor or flavoring in compliance with 101. Standards and labeling policy book by united states.
Usda removes standard for jambalaya the daily intake. The petition requested fsis to amend the agencys food standards and labeling policy book to provide that any beef labeled as made in the usa, product of the usa, usa beef, or in any other manner that suggests that the origin is the united states be derived from cattle that have been born, raised, and slaughtered in the u. The food standards and labeling policy book, policy memorandums, a guide to federal food labeling requirements for meat and poultry products, food safety and inspection service fsis guideline on kit product labeling, directives and other resource material regarding labeling of meat, poultry, and egg products can be found here. Adherence to the product and label requirements in this policy book does not necessarily guarantee against possible infringement of all related patents. According to the organization for competitive markets, the suggested change to the fsis policy book is supported by a number of u. Fsis to turn its attention toward ensuring accurate labeling. The uscas petition requested fsis to amend the agencys food standards and labeling policy book to provide that any beef labeled as made in the usa, product of the usa, usa beef, or in any other manner that suggests that the origin is the united states be derived from cattle that have been born, raised, and slaughtered in. Labeling policies food safety and inspection service.