1. Chicken Product Labeling Doug Smith, Ph.D. Prestage Department of Poultry Science NC State University Raleigh, NC

2. Poultry Label Oversight US Department of Agriculture (USDA) approves all poultry, egg, and meat labels Approximately 200 per day are submitted Labels must contain certain information Labels can also display voluntary claims

3. Mandatory Label Information Product Name Handling Net Weight Company Name/Information Inspection Mark and P# Country of Origin Safe Handling Instructions Ingredient Statement Nutrition Facts

4. USDA Grade Mark (badge) Selected Claims: USDA Process Verified No Artificial Ingredients Minimally Processed No Added Hormones* Natural No Antibiotics Voluntary Label Information Free Range Naturally Raised No Preservatives Vegetarian Fed Humanely Raised Organic

8. Organic Rules “100% Organic”(all ingredients organic) “Organic” - 95% ingredients organic 70-94% ingredients organic <70% ingredients organic Made With Organic Ingredients Organic Ingredient Panel Only

9. Contact Information Doug Smith doug.smith@ncsu.edu 919-513-7157