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Resource | Training and Outreach 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. 

01/22/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance Child Nutrition 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 other federal labeling requirements.

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

CACFP side dish recipes from Team Nutrition

09/14/2020
Resource | Training and Outreach CN Labeling - Notice to the Trade

This is to notify current and future applicants seeking review and approval of CN labels by the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service that, effective Oct. 1, 2018, the hourly fee shall be $112.00 per hour for CN label review services.

08/15/2018
Resource | Policy Transitioning to Whole Grain-rich Foods and Including Standardized Claims for Vegetable Subgroups

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and the USDC National Marine Fisheries Service will issue temporary approvals set to expire on June 30, 2014, for all CN label applications that contain grains/breads crediting information which do not meet the attached whole grain-rich criteria.

10/13/2011
Page updated: October 14, 2021