A manufacturer’s product formulation statement (PFS) is a document that demonstrates how a food product may contribute to the meal pattern requirements in USDA child nutrition programs.
Policy Guidance and Technical Assistance
- Guidance for Accepting Processed Product Documentation for Meal Pattern Requirements (11/07/24)
- Tips for Accepting Processed Product Documentation (01/06/26)
PFS Templates and Samples
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Meats/Meat Alternates (M/MA)
Vegetables and Fruits
- Template for School Meals (vegetables with subgroups)
- Sample for School Meals (vegetables with subgroups)
- Template for CACFP and SFSP
Grains
- Template for School Meals and CACFP (ounce equivalents)
- Sample for School Meals and CACFP (ounce equivalents)
- Template for SFSP (grains/breads servings)
- Sample for SFSP (grains/breads servings)
Multiple Component Foods
- Sample with grains, M/MA (breakfast sandwich)
- Sample with M/MA, vegetable subgroups (beans, peas, lentils as vegetable) (chili)
- Sample with M/MA, vegetable subgroups (beans, peas, lentils as M/MA) (chili)
- Sample with M/MA, fruit (smoothie)