Product Formulation Statement definition

Product Formulation Statement means a manufacturer’s product formulation statement (PFS) is a signed certified document that provides a way for a manufacturer to demonstrate how a product may contribute to the meal pattern requirements of Child Nutrition (CN) programs. A PFS is typically provided for processed products that do not have a CN Label. Program operators may request a signed manufacturer’s PFS when purchasing a processed product without a CN Label. USDA does not approve a manufacturer’s PFS. Program operators are ultimately responsible for ensuring menu items meet meal pattern requirements.

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Product Formulation Statement means a signed certified document that provides a way for a manufacturer to demonstrate how a product may contribute to the meal pattern requirements of Child Nutrition (CN) programs. A PFS is typically provided for processed products that do not have a CN Label. Program operators may request a signed manufacturer’s PFS when purchasing a processed product without a CN Label. USDA does not approve a manufacturer’s PFS. Program operators are ultimately responsible for ensuring menu items meet meal pattern requirements.“Request for Proposal,” or RFP, means the document used in soliciting bids through the formal advertising method of procurement. In the case of this program, the RFP becomes the contract upon acceptance by the SFA.

Product Formulation Statement means a signed certified document that provides a way for a manufacturer to demonstrate how a product may contribute to the meal pattern requirements of Child Nutrition (CN) programs. A PFS is typically provided for processed products that do not have a CN Label. Program operators shall request a signed manufacturer’s PFS when purchasing a processed product without a CN Label.

Examples of Product Formulation Statement in a sentence

• Product shall: be commercial brand products; have a shelf life of at least 50 days from date of manufacturer Combination main dish food items require a Child Nutrition (CN) Label, Product Formulation Statement (PFS), or standardized recipe.

• State should check those that apply: Submit Manufacturers Product Formulation Statement with the SEPDS (must meet USDA criteria).

• Here is an example of a CN label: Product Formulation Statement (PFS): If the item does not have a CN label, you may contact the manufacturer and request a PFS.

• Provide the following documentation to the Institution or Facility for combination main dish food items at each delivery: Child Nutrition (CN) Label; Product Formulation Statement (PFS); or Standardized recipe.

• Here is an example of a CN label: Product Formulation Statement (PFS): If a store-bought combination food item does not have a CN label, you may contact the manufacturer and request a PFS.

• Commercially processed combination foods (convenience entrees – frozen or canned) must have a CN Label or manufacturer’s Product Formulation Statement stating the food component contribution to the meal pattern.

• A Product Formulation Statement should be requested when a processed product does not have a CN Label.

More Definitions of Product Formulation Statement

Product Formulation Statement means a signed certified document that provides a way for a manufacturer to demonstrate how a product may contribute to the meal pattern requirements of Child Nutrition (CN) programs. A PFS is typically provided for processed products that do not have a CN Label. Program operators shall request a signed manufacturer’s PFS when purchasing a processed product without a CN Label.