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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Authorized Labels and Manufacturers

CN numbers that appear on the valid list apply to the CN logo and crediting statement only. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure that the product label meets all over federal labeling requirements.

10/13/2023
Resource | Recipes CACFP Side Dish Recipes

CACFP side dish recipes from Team Nutrition

09/14/2020
Resource | Policy Memos Questions and Answers Regarding the 2022 Infant Formula Shortage in the CACFP

The ongoing infant formula shortage due to supply chain issues, which worsened due to a major formula recall in February 2022, has left many CACFP operators concerned about access to formula and their options for safely feeding infants in their care.  

 

CACFP 10-2022
06/17/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Child Nutrition Labeling Manual

The Child Nutrition Labeling Manual provides food manufacturers with instructions on how to apply and obtain approval for a CN label. 

FNS-965
01/22/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance CN Quality Control Program Review Checklist
04/22/2009
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance SOP for Verification Services for Child Nutrition Labeled Products
07/24/2013
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance CN Plant Monitoring Review Checklist
10/01/2013
Basic page Alternate Protein Product Requirements

A CN label should have APP documentation attached with the application that shows how the APP meets the regulation.

05/07/2013
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Alternate Protein Product Sample Documentation

Sample documentation for products used as alternate protein products for child nutrition programs.

06/07/2011
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Points to Remember for Facilitating the CN Label Review Process

All manufacturers submitting CN label applications are responsible for providing complete and accurate information. AMS reserves the right to move an application into a pending status when corrections are required.

03/07/2019
Page updated: October 14, 2021