AAMP Announces Labeling Webinar Series

• By: admin
• On: 12/13/2023 14:00:04
• In: Member News

The American Association of Meat Processors is pleased to announce a four-part labeling webinar series, starting in January 2024. The webinars will be led by Steph Harmon of Label Compliance Solutions and AAMP Outreach Specialist Abbey Davidson.

Labeling can be complex and confusing. This series aims to give you a basic foundation in labeling to ensure this required task is properly managed in your establishment, avoiding the headaches of costly label mistakes and tagged product. Attend one or all four labeling webinars to:

• Gain a basic understanding of what needs to be included on your labels
• Learn how to fill out a 7234 label approval form
• Determine when you need to submit a label to USDA versus when you can generic approve a label
• Learn how to submit a label to USDA
• Understand various label claims and when they need to be submitted to USDA

The schedule of the webinar series is as follows. Click on the links below to register for each individual webinar.

Part 1 – Basic Labeling Requirements: January 16, 2024, 10:00 AM Central/11:00 AM Eastern
Part 2 – How to Fill Out a Label Approval Form: February 13, 2024, 10:00 AM Central/11:00 AM Eastern
Part 3 – How to Submit a Label to LPDS: March 19, 2024, 10:00 AM Central/11:00 AM Eastern
Part 4 – Labeling Claims: April 16, 2024, 10:00 AM Central/11:00 AM Eastern

Steph Harmon has worked in the meat industry for over 22 years. She has extensive experience in USDA labeling of retail, foodservice, and claims labels (animal raising, nutrition, third party certifications, etc.). She has worked with numerous small USDA establishments and independent ranchers to help meet their labeling needs with services including label reviews, label content creation, graphic design, label approvals and label printing. Steph holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business and Marketing from the University of Wyoming. She lives in western Nebraska where she and her husband run a herd of commercial cattle. She enjoys being horseback, archery hunting, and cooking. 

There will also be a limited number of sponsorships available for the webinar series. Please contact Communications Manager Sam Gazdziak at sam@aamp.com if you are interested in sponsoring one or all of the webinars.