1. Procurement of USDA Foods Diverted to Processors
Competitive Procurement Process Must Be Documented
Keep on File a CN Label or a Product Formulation Statement (MPFS)
Product becomes a purchased Product
The state and federal laws that guide the purchase of any products, also apply to the procurement of products that contain diverted USDA foods (commodities). So, when bidding time comes around include bids for the processing or your Diverted USDA Foods (Commodities)
Here are the Minimum Requirement:
1.  The process must maximizes full and open competition;
2. Awarded can only be made to responsible contractors with the ability to perform successfully;
3. Use clear discriptions of the products or services that do not restrict competition. In other words you can’t say that is has to be Acme brand. That would restrict competition.
4. Documented your procurement system. It doesn’t have to be pretty but is must be done. I’ve documented quotes written on napkins with the date and the details.
This is a complex subject and I encourage you to review the Purchasing information on your yearly training disc or check out our web site.
Keep Nutrition and Ingredient Information on File for SMI

2. Annual Commodity Storage Self Evaluation
KEEPING KIDS SAFE, HEALTHY AND THRIVING
Have Systems in Place:
The Proper Storage Equipment and Furnishings
Temperature Charts That List the Desired Temp.
Cleaning Schedules
Accurate Thermometers
A System of Organization in Storage Areas
As part of the CRE, these reports will be reviewed along with a review of the storage areas. This document was part of the August Newsletter, and can also be found on the Web page under USDA Foods>Forms >Annual Commodity Storage Self Evaluation. As a Food Safety issue, this must be given the highest importance. Have Systems in place as part of your HACCP Plan.

3. Crediting the Value of Commodities Received from FSMC-Requirement!