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Date FNS Document# Title
FNS-965 Child Nutrition Labeling Manual
National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program Demonstration Projects to Evaluate Direct Certification with Medicaid
Authorized Labels and Manufacturers
Questions and Answers on Alternate Protein Products
USDA Secretary Vilsack Letter to States for SY 2022-23
State Agency
Program Operator
CN Labeling Program
CACFP Side Dish Recipes
CN Labeling and PFS Guidance for Food Manufacturers/Industry
Tools for Schools: Focusing on Smart Snacks
Correction: Simplified Cost Accounting and Other Actions To Reduce Paperwork in the Summer Food Service Program
CN Label Approval - Completing FSIS Form 7234
Points to Remember for Facilitating the CN Label Review Process
SP08 CACFP02 SFSP02-2019 Update of Food Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs
CN Labeling - Notice to the Trade
SP41-2017 2018 Direct Certification Improvement Grant RFA
Comment Request - Evaluation of the Direct Certification With Medicaid for Free and Reduced-Price (DCM-F/RP) Meals Demonstrations
Direct Certification in the National School Lunch Program Report to Congress: State Implementation Progress, SY 2014-15
Comment Request: State Agency (NSLP/SNAP) Direct Certification Rate Data Element Report (FNS-834)
Tip Sheet for Accepting Processed Product Documentation
Comment Request - State Agency (NSLP/SNAP) Direct Certification Rate Data Element Report (FNS-834)
SP28 CACFP09 SFSP11-2016 FDA Requirements for Vending Machines
Tips for Evaluating a Manufacturer's Product Formulation Statement
Direct Certification Improvement Grant Summaries
2015-16 Direct Certification Improvement Grant Summaries
Voluntary Menu Labeling in the NSLP and SBP
Direct Certification in the National School Lunch Program Report to Congress: State Implementation Progress, SY 2013-14
SP23-2014v3 Q&As Related to the “Smart Snacks” Interim Final Rule
SP27 CACFP09 SFSP12-2015 Administrative Review Process Regarding the CN Label, Watermarked CN Label and Manufacturer’s Product Formulation Statement
SP11 CACFP10 SFSP13-2015v2 CN Labels Copied with a Watermark Acceptable Documentation
Evaluation of Demonstrations of NSLP and SBP Direct Certification of Children Receiving Medicaid Benefits: Access Evaluation Report
Evaluation of Demonstrations of National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program Direct Certification of Children Receiving Medicaid Benefits: Year 1 Report
National School Lunch Program Direct Certification Study: State Practices and Performance Report
SP63-2014 Smart Snacks Standards for Exempt Foods when Paired Together
National School Lunch Program Direct Certification Improvement Study
SP59-2014 State Agency Fundraiser Elections and Exemptions
SP53-2014 Transition of Foods and Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value to Smart Snacks in School Standards
SP40-2014 Smart Snacks Nutrition Standards and Culinary Education Programs
SP36-2014 Smart Snacks Nutrition Standards and Exempt Fundraisers
SP35-2014 Grain Entrees Related to the Smart Snacks in School Standards
SOP for Submitting and Approving QC Programs for CN Labeled Products
Industry Guidelines for Preparation of QC Program for CN Labeled Products
Attachments to SP12-2014: RFA for Participation in Demonstration Projects to Evaluate Direct Certification with Medicaid in SY 2014-15
Direct Certification in the National School Lunch Program: State Implementation Progress, SY 2012–13: Report to Congress
2013-2014 Direct Certification Improvement Grant Summaries
NSLP Afterschool Snack Service - FAQs
Interim Rule: Direct Certification and Certification of Homeless, Migrant and Runaway Children for Free School Meals - Approval of Information Collection Request
CN Plant Monitoring Review Checklist
Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School Summary Chart
Page updated: November 20, 2019