FNS Documents & Resources (Compact View)

Date	FNS Document#	Title
01/22/2024	FNS-965	Child Nutrition Labeling Manual
10/13/2023		Authorized Labels and Manufacturers
10/04/2022		Questions and Answers on Alternate Protein Products
08/04/2022	623	A Guide to Smart Snacks in School
09/14/2020		CACFP Side Dish Recipes
11/18/2019		CN Labeling and PFS Guidance for Food Manufacturers/Industry
09/11/2019		CN Labeling Program: Update for Industry
08/22/2019		Tools for Schools: Focusing on Smart Snacks
03/07/2019		CN Label Approval - Completing FSIS Form 7234
03/07/2019		Points to Remember for Facilitating the CN Label Review Process
12/04/2018	SP08 CACFP02 SFSP02-2019	Update of Food Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs
08/15/2018		CN Labeling - Notice to the Trade
02/14/2017		Finding, Buying and Serving Local Foods - Using Specifications to Target Local Products
05/11/2016		Tip Sheet for Accepting Processed Product Documentation
03/02/2016	SP28 CACFP09 SFSP11-2016	FDA Requirements for Vending Machines
01/13/2016		Tips for Evaluating a Manufacturer's Product Formulation Statement
05/19/2015		Voluntary Menu Labeling in the NSLP and SBP
03/31/2015	SP23-2014v3	Q&As Related to the “Smart Snacks” Interim Final Rule
03/11/2015	SP27 CACFP09 SFSP12-2015	Administrative Review Process Regarding the CN Label, Watermarked CN Label and Manufacturer’s Product Formulation Statement
03/11/2015	SP11 CACFP10 SFSP13-2015v2	CN Labels Copied with a Watermark Acceptable Documentation
09/12/2014	478	Best Practices for Healthy School Fundraisers
09/11/2014	SP63-2014	Smart Snacks Standards for Exempt Foods when Paired Together
08/12/2014	SP59-2014	State Agency Fundraiser Elections and Exemptions
06/30/2014	SP53-2014	Transition of Foods and Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value to Smart Snacks in School Standards
04/22/2014	SP40-2014	Smart Snacks Nutrition Standards and Culinary Education Programs
04/17/2014	SP36-2014	Smart Snacks Nutrition Standards and Exempt Fundraisers
04/17/2014	SP35-2014	Grain Entrees Related to the Smart Snacks in School Standards
03/25/2014		SOP for Submitting and Approving QC Programs for CN Labeled Products
03/25/2014		Industry Guidelines for Preparation of QC Program for CN Labeled Products
11/12/2013		NSLP Afterschool Snack Service - FAQs
10/01/2013		CN Plant Monitoring Review Checklist
09/27/2013		Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School Summary Chart
09/16/2013		Copying Federally Inspected Product Labels for Bidding Process - FAQs
08/13/2013		Manufacturer Documentation: Child Nutrition Labels and Product Formulation Statements
08/01/2013		Smart Snacks in School
08/01/2013		Smart Snacks in School: Fundraisers
08/01/2013		Smart Snacks in School: Beverage Options
08/01/2013		Smart Snacks in School: Flexibility for Entrees Served as Part of National School Lunch and School Breakfast
08/01/2013		Smart Snacks in Schools Nutrition Standards - Interim Final Rule Q&As
07/24/2013		SOP for Verification Services for Child Nutrition Labeled Products
06/18/2013		Product Formulation Statement (PFS) for Documenting Vegetables and Fruits
06/18/2013		Formulation Statement for Documenting Grains in School Meals
06/18/2013		Product Formulation Statement (PFS) for Documenting Vegetables and Fruits
06/14/2013		FNS ETF Directory
01/15/2013		Guidance for Accepting Processed Product Documentation for Meal Pattern Requirements
12/17/2012		Reviewer’s Checklist for Evaluating Manufacturer Product Formulation Statements (Product Analysis) for Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) Products
06/07/2011		Alternate Protein Product Sample Documentation
09/08/2010		Letter to CN Labeling Program Account Manager
12/15/2009		Points to Remember for Facilitating the CN Label Review Process
12/03/2009		Service Agreement for CN Labeling Program