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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 | Grants FY 2023 Team Nutrition Grant Supporting Nutrition Education for School-Aged Children

On Aug.16, 2023, FNS announced the award of $9.4 million in federal funding for the FY 2023 Team Nutrition Grant for Supporting Nutrition Education for School-Aged Children.

08/16/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2007-0022 Questions and Answers on Alternate Protein Products

The term "Alternate Protein Product" is the name used by FNS to identify products meeting requirements set forth in Appendix A of the NSLP, SBP, SFSP, and the CACFP within the section entitled Alternate Protein Products.

10/04/2022
Resource | Nutrition Education Student Portal: Fueling My Healthy Life

Nutrition education modules for middle school students.

08/23/2022
Resource | Nutrition Education Fueling My Healthy Life

Project-based learning and technology to engage students in nutrition education while meeting educational standards for English and Health.

08/18/2022
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08/23/2021
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08/23/2021
Basic page CN Labeling Program

The USDA, child nutrition (CN) labeling program provides food manufacturers the option to include a standardized food crediting statement on their product label.

02/12/2021
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance CN Labeling and PFS Guidance for Food Manufacturers/Industry

CN labeling policies and procedures are provided here (QC requirements and compliance, reviews, program manuals, tips for submitting CN labels, and the manufacturer's product formulation statement).

11/18/2019
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance CN Label Approval - Completing FSIS Form 7234

How to complete FSIS Form 7234 when applying for CN label approval.

03/07/2019
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