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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
USDA Secretary Vilsack Letter to States for SY 2022-23
CACFP Side Dish Recipes
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
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
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
Voluntary Menu Labeling in the NSLP and SBP
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
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
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
SP54-2013 Transmittal of Q&As on Computation of Direct Certification Performance Rate with SNAP
SOP for Verification Services for Child Nutrition Labeled Products
Final Rule: NSLP Direct Certification Continuous Improvement Plans Required by the HHFKA of 2010 - Approval of Information Collection Request
SP50-2013 Release of the New State Agency Direct Certification Rate Data Element Report (Form FNS-834)
Product Formulation Statement (PFS) for Documenting Vegetables and Fruits
Formulation Statement for Documenting Grains in School Meals
FNS ETF Directory
FNS NSLP FY 2013 Request for Applications Direct Certification Improvement Grants
Final Rule: NSLP Direct Certification Continuous Improvement Plans Required by the HHFKA of 2010
Guidance for Accepting Processed Product Documentation for Meal Pattern Requirements
Proposed Rule: NSLP Direct Certification Continuous Improvement Plans Required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
National School Lunch Program and Direct Certification with SNAP
Transitioning to Whole Grain-rich Foods and Including Standardized Claims for Vegetable Subgroups
Alternate Protein Product Sample Documentation
SP31-2011 Frequency of Direct Certification Matching Activities Beginning in SY 2011-2012
Interim Rule: Direct Certification and Certification of Homeless, Migrant and Runaway Children for Free School Meals
FY 2011 Application for Direct Certification Planning Grants
SP13-2011 Letter Method for Direct Certification
Letter to CN Labeling Program Account Manager
TA 05-2010 USDA and USDC Authorized Manufacturers of CN Labeled Products
Service Agreement for CN Labeling Program
Child Nutrition Labeling MOU
TA 04-2009 Implementation of QC Monitoring for CN Labeling Program
CN Quality Control Program Review Checklist
SP32-2006 Clarification of Direct Verification
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