Child Nutrition (CN) Labels

  • CN Labels are crediting statements approved by the USDA
  • CN Labeling is a voluntary program for food manufacturers
  • If a food item does not have a CN Label, contact the manufacturer for a Product Formulation Statement
  • Only for main dish products that contribute to the MMA component (beef patties, pizza, burritos, etc.)
  • SFAs are not required to use products with CN Labels
Example of a CN Label for a pizza with ground beef CN Labeling Policy & Procedures

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