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Schaffer Label Consulting LLC

Schaffer Label Consulting LLCSchaffer Label Consulting LLCSchaffer Label Consulting LLC

724-290-2143

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USDA LAbel APPROVALS & Retail Meat HACCP Plans

Specialized Services

  • Now writing HACCP Plans for Retail Exempt Meat Processors regulated by FOOD CODE.
  • USDA Label approval for Breed, Diet, and Raising Claims such as Berkshire Pork, 100% Grass Fed Beef
  • USDA generic and sketch label approval submission and support for the small meat processor
  • Nutritional Labeling
  • Product development expertise for further processed meats
  • Processing instruction for processed meats at your facility, with your equipment
  • Smokehouse schedules designed for superior product quality and yield 
  • Onsite or remote consultation 

labeling & HACCP

Sketch Labels

HACCP Plans Written for Retail Meat Processors

Sketch Labels

They are labels that are  Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Labeling policy delivering service  (LPDS).

A sketch is reviewed by FSIS and LPDS, when a label contains a claim and must be approved prior to the product entering commerce.  Typical claims are 

 consist of logos and symbols include graphic representations of hearts and geograp

They are labels that are  Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Labeling policy delivering service  (LPDS).

A sketch is reviewed by FSIS and LPDS, when a label contains a claim and must be approved prior to the product entering commerce.  Typical claims are 

 consist of logos and symbols include graphic representations of hearts and geographic landmarks. Special statements and claims include “natural” and negative claims (e.g. “gluten free”), health claims, ingredient and processing method claims (e.g., high-pressure processing), claims regarding the raising of animals, organic claims, and instructional or disclaimer statements concerning 6 pathogens (e.g., “for cooking only” or “not tested for E-coli O157:H7”). 

Generic Labels

HACCP Plans Written for Retail Meat Processors

Sketch Labels

There has been broad misconception about what generic approval means. Neither the plant nor the plant inspector issues generic approval.  A label is generically approved provided it complies with all USDA labeling regulations and polices. It is ultimately the responsibility of plant management to ensure that the label complies with all cu

There has been broad misconception about what generic approval means. Neither the plant nor the plant inspector issues generic approval.  A label is generically approved provided it complies with all USDA labeling regulations and polices. It is ultimately the responsibility of plant management to ensure that the label complies with all current regulations and polices. Should the plant  interpret labeling regulations and polices incorrectly,  your inspector may tag and retain your product, resulting in an NR (non-compliance record), due to being misbranded.  Some examples of misbranding related to the ingredient statement would include, an incorrect order of predominance, having ingredients present that are not listed, or ingredients listed but not present.

HACCP Plans Written for Retail Meat Processors

HACCP Plans Written for Retail Meat Processors

HACCP Plans Written for Retail Meat Processors

 Retail meat processors are regulated at the state level by the State Department of Agriculture or by the State or County Health Department. Each of these entities identify the curing of meat as a “special process” that requires a HACCP Plan that is based on the FDA FOOD CODE. 

In addition, the use of Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) also re

 Retail meat processors are regulated at the state level by the State Department of Agriculture or by the State or County Health Department. Each of these entities identify the curing of meat as a “special process” that requires a HACCP Plan that is based on the FDA FOOD CODE. 

In addition, the use of Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) also requires a HACCP Plan.

HACCP Plans based on the FDA Food Code have Critical Control Points (CCPs) that are different than HACCP Plans in a USDA or equivalent State Meat Inspection Program.

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724-290-2143

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