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Explore the distinct labeling regulations of the USDA, which may vary from those of the FDA. This webinar series provides a comprehensive foundation, covering essential aspects of labeling, claim compliance, and insights from Consultants with expertise on diverse sources of rules, policies, and regulations. This program is designed to cover USDA labeling, claim substantiation, and effective practices for label approvals and recordkeeping, optimizing your efforts to ensure product compliance.
The USDA has its own set of labeling regulations that can differ from those of the FDA. If you are new to labeling USDA products, or simply need a refresher, this webinar presents a thorough foundation of USDA labeling for meat, poultry, or egg product labels. Learn the mandatory labeling features as well as common additional elements. During this session, we will discuss:
Meat and poultry products have a range of specific requirements for product claims, including animal raising, geographic origin, ingredient value add, nutrient content, and more. Learn claim requirements, and gain an understanding of factors triggering USDA review and approval. During this session, we will discuss:
Prior approval by FSIS is required for labels used on meat and poultry products, and understanding whether label artwork requires review may be a critical factor in product development timelines. Learn how USDA approves labels, which types are eligible for in-house, generic approval, and explore recommended best practices for label submission and recordkeeping. During this session, we will discuss:
This comprehensive course gives participants a thorough understanding of nutrition labeling for food products under federal regulation - the result: nutrition labeling that meets federal requirements, helps consumers, and puts your product in the best light. Please note that purchasing a Nutrition Labeling Manual is highly recommended, as the book is referenced throughout the curriculum.
Register Now!FDA label requirements can be confusing, and trends change at a fast pace. In addition to stringent content and wording requirements, food labels must also comply with size, color, language, and location rules. Claims are also a moving target with many subtleties in wording and design. Learn the basics of FDA labeling rules and keep up with the latest developments. Our seminar covers:
Are you responsible for label creation, regulatory compliance, artwork design or review? This session offers a comprehensive overview of the FDA’s mandatory features for retail food and beverage labels. Whether you are new to labeling or need to brush up on requirements, this session will enhance your labeling expertise and provide the key information you need to ensure your products meet basic requirements! This session will enable attendees to:
Nutrition labeling requirements can feel like solving a challenging puzzle - fun and complex at the same time, and a source of a lot of time spent. This program will provide a crash course on how to create a Nutrition Facts Panel that is complete, compliant and customized to your product labels. This session will enable attendees to:
Food labels are in their "marketing claim era" - brimming with claims and no stopping! As consumer interests evolve, so does the gap between regulated and undefined claims. Join this session to gain key insights into the top FDA label claims. This session will enable attendees to:
Canada has recently updated its food labeling requirements. In addition, it is up to food manufacturers to ensure their product labels are compliant before they go to market, and the regulations can be difficult to interpret. Learn the regulations that govern food labeling in Canada, and the differences with US labeling and CFIA enforcement.
Ensuring compliance and substantiation of new product claims can be challenging. Labeling and marketing claims represent some of the best opportunities to differentiate and promote your product, but there is always a risk of warning letters and other enforcement when not managed correctly. Learn best practices from Prime Label’s visibility into emerging market trends, and leave with an understanding of a variety of FDA and USDA regulated claims claims. Our seminar covers:
Now that Generic labeling applies to the majority of products, learn how to stay compliant and share lessons learned with your peers. Understand how to satisfy USDA's generic requirements while maximizing performance in the new environment.
Thursday, March 14th | 2:00 - 2:50 PM ET
Speaker: Kathy J. Laviolette, Dairy Products Specialist II | NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets | Milk Control
While federal agencies such as the FDA and USDA establish overarching standards, states may also have their own specific regulations. In the realm of dairy product labeling, a complex regulatory landscape exists, involving both federal and state governments. This 50-minute, virtual session will be presented from the perspective of a Dairy Labeling and Standards expert with the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets. We'll discuss foundational dairy labeling requirements and gain insight on the State Department's crucial involvement in establishing standards, performing inspections, addressing consumer concerns and enforcement actions against companies that violate labeling regulations.
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If you’re involved in any aspect of food labeling, you know how hard it can be to make sense of CFR requirements—and more than ever, processors are becoming increasingly responsible for the accuracy of their labels. The good news is, we're here to help! Put the wealth of PLC's labeling expertise at your fingertips with our labeling manuals—designed in cooperation with former government labeling officials to give you the ultimate labeling resource you won't find anywhere else.
This manual is designed as a self-study guide to the complicated calculations of nutritional labeling. And as a convenient desk reference, this manual is designed for your constant use. This exceptional, 300-page volume:
Whether used as a handy reference or a critical training tool, Essential Guide is an indispensable resource for all your USDA labeling questions. Now updated and expanded to reflect important changes in federal regulations, this 230-page manual includes:
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