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Chicken Product Labeling

Chicken Product Labeling. Doug Smith, Ph.D. Prestage Department of Poultry Science NC State University Raleigh, NC. Poultry Label Oversight. US Department of Agriculture (USDA) approves all poultry, egg, and meat labels Approximately 200 per day are submitted

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Chicken Product Labeling

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  1. Chicken Product Labeling Doug Smith, Ph.D. Prestage Department of Poultry Science NC State University Raleigh, NC

  2. Poultry Label Oversight • US Department of Agriculture (USDA) approves all poultry, egg, and meat labels • Approximately 200 per day are submitted • Labels must contain certain information • Labels can also display voluntary claims

  3. Mandatory Label Information • Product Name • Handling • Net Weight • Company Name/Information • Inspection Mark and P# • Country of Origin • Safe Handling Instructions • Ingredient Statement • Nutrition Facts

  4. Voluntary Label Information • USDA Grade Mark (badge) • Selected Claims: USDA Process Verified No Artificial Ingredients Minimally Processed No Added Hormones* Natural No Antibiotics Free Range Naturally Raised No Preservatives Vegetarian Fed Humanely Raised Organic

  5. Organic Rules “100% Organic”(all ingredients organic) “Organic” - 95% ingredients organic Made With Organic Ingredients 70-94% ingredients organic Organic Ingredient Panel Only <70% ingredients organic

  6. Contact Information Doug Smith doug.smith@ncsu.edu 919-513-7157

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