Step by Step Instructions for Filling Out Federal and State Special Claims Applications

This sheet is intended for independent, niche meat producers who want to market their meat products using special claims such as “pasture-raised” or “grass-fed” and want an easy-to-follow, step by step approach to completing the state and/or federal application. This sheet is meant to complement the Federal Form 7234-1 and/or the State Form MPIS Form 11 by providing examples and further instructions when applying for special claims on your products.

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This sheet is meant to complement the Federal Form 7234-1 and/or the State Form MPIS Form 11 by providing examples and further instructions when applying for special claims on your products. For more information about special claims and the approval process, please visit the Extension publication Special Labeling Claims and the Approval Process for Niche Meat Production.