The Child Nutrition Labeling Manual provides food manufacturers with instructions on how to apply and obtain approval for a CN label. 

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.

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

All manufacturers submitting CN label applications are responsible for providing complete and accurate information. AMS reserves the right to move an application into a pending status when corrections are required.

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.

Program operators can use this checklist when evaluating a manufacturer’s Product Formulation Statement (PFS). A PFS is a signed certified document that provides a way for a manufacturer to demonstrate how a processed product contributes toward the meal pattern requirements in the child nutrition programs.

The purpose of this instruction is to set forth a procedure for submitting and approving quality control programs for child nutrition labeled products.

The purpose of this document is to provide industry with guidelines for preparing a quality control (QC) program for CN labeled products.