Welcome to May's Label Alert. This month we want
to highlight PLC's new Generic Labeling webinar series. This
series complements FSIS's webinar on generic labeling which covers
what exceptions require submission for prior approval, but does not
provide information on the specific details of generic compliance
with USDA labeling regulations. PLC's webinar series is made to
fill that gap. In addition, there are many significant
developments in labeling this month; we hope you find this useful. We
are always looking for feedback & comments....
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in this
month's headlines ...
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Notice of
Availability and Guidance Document on Allergens
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 FSIS announced the availability of guidance on
allergens and other ingredients of public health concern. The
emphasis of the guidelines is on meat and poultry products, and
they represent the best practice recommendations of FSIS, based on
scientific and practical considerations.
Read on...
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AMS Announces
Guidance on products labeled "Made with Organic"
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 USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service announced
availability of final guidance intended for accredited certifying
agents and certified organic operations. The document,
"Products in the "Made with Organic ***" Labeling
Category," is intended to inform the public of the National
Organic Program's current thinking on this topic.
Read on...
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Natural Ingredients
Present Hurdles, Opportunities
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 When it comes to labeling food and beverage products
as "natural," lack of regulatory oversight leaves room
for legal bantering, which has landed several companies-including
Chobani, ConAgra, Costco and Cargill, among others-the subjects of
lawsuits filed on behalf of products' natural claims.
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FDA Calorie
Labeling Rules May Impact More Than Just Restaurants
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 Diners could soon see calorie counts on the
menus of chain restaurants.But will they be able to get that same
clear information at grocery stores, convenience stores, movie
theaters or airplanes?
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Editor's Plate: To GMO or not to GMO
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 It may be a difficult process, but everybody knows
removing genetically engineered ingredients (GMOs) is what all
consumers want and is the fast-track to soaring sales, right?
Read on...
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15% off
Generic
Labeling & Claims Webinars
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Now that industry is responsible for the bulk of USDA
label compliance, educate yourself on:
- Generic eligibility
- Complexities of
compliance
double check
- Generic claims
qualification detail
- Essential record
keeping
- Navigating approvals &
Schedule a training for May or June and receive a
15% discount! Contact Pat
Yingling at Prime Label
by May 30 to take advantage of this offer.
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