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Date FNS Document# Title
Authorized Labels and Manufacturers
Questions and Answers on Alternate Protein Products
CACFP Side Dish Recipes
CN Labeling and PFS Guidance for Food Manufacturers/Industry
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
SP28 CACFP09 SFSP11-2016 FDA Requirements for Vending Machines
Tips for Evaluating a Manufacturer's Product Formulation Statement
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
Copying Federally Inspected Product Labels for Bidding Process - FAQs
FD-062 Electronic Receipting for USDA Direct and Multi-Food Shipments (Revised)
Manufacturer Documentation: Child Nutrition Labels and Product Formulation Statements
Product Formulation Statement (PFS) for Documenting Vegetables and Fruits
Formulation Statement for Documenting Grains in School Meals
Product Formulation Statement (PFS) for Documenting Vegetables and Fruits
FNS ETF Directory
Guidance for Accepting Processed Product Documentation for Meal Pattern Requirements
Reviewer’s Checklist for Evaluating Manufacturer Product Formulation Statements (Product Analysis) for Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) Products
SP02-2012 Verification and Reporting of Foster Children
Alternate Protein Product Sample Documentation
SP13-2011 Letter Method for Direct Certification
Letter to CN Labeling Program Account Manager
SP22 CACFP10 SFSP08-2010 Categorical Eligibility: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
Points to Remember for Facilitating the CN Label Review Process
Service Agreement for CN Labeling Program
FD-066 Continuation of USDA Food Assistance During a Human Pandemic (Revised)
SP38 CACFP08 SFSP07-2009 Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a Household
TA 04-2009 Implementation of QC Monitoring for CN Labeling Program
CN Quality Control Program Review Checklist
FD-084 Cancellation of FD-060: Use of Donated Foods in the NSLP and Other Child Nutrition Programs
SP07-2009 Reminder: Procurement Requirements for the National School Lunch, School Breakfast and Special Milk Programs
Final Rule: Management of Donated Foods in Child Nutrition Programs, the Nutrition Services Incentive Program, and Charitable Institutions
Child Nutrition Labeling for Juice Drinks and Juice Drink Products
CACFP 08-2007 Documentation of Tier I Eligibility Determinations in the CACFP
SP08-2007 Legislative Changes in the Nutrition Services Incentive Program
SP32-2006 Clarification of Direct Verification
FD-058 Annual Physical Inventory-Reconciliation of Book Inventory to Physical Inventory
Proposed Rule: Management of Donated Foods in Child Nutrition Programs, the Nutrition Services Incentive Program, and Charitable Institutions
CACFP 10-2006 Free and Reduced Price Meal Eligibility Determinations Reauthorization 2004
FD-052 Annual Physical Inventory - Reconciliation and Offsetting
Child Nutrition Labeling for Nonmeat Products
FD-020 Single Inventory and Related Commodity Issues—Clarification of Regulatory Changes and Other Guidance
CFR Correction: Determining Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals and Free Milk in Schools
Memorandum for Child Nutrition State Directors Concerning the TANF Program
Page updated: November 20, 2019