When does the USDA Inspector In Charge have to sign my label approval application (Form 7234)?
Never. IICs are no longer involved in the label approval process. Even the requirement that the IIC sign when you apply for extension of temporary approval has been eliminated. The only time your IIC would get involved with your label approval records is when a question arises regarding accuracy. Q: If my product’s processing procedures and formulation meet a standard of identity, am I forced to use the standardized name as my true product name? I have a creamed chicken dish that is 18% sliced chicken meat, 12% vegetables, and 70% cream sauce. It meets the “chicken stew” standard, but I don’t want to call it that. A: No, you are not forced to use the standardized name “chicken stew.” You have the option of using a truthful and complete descriptive name as your true product name. The descriptive name must list the major components in descending order by weight and include relevant information about processing. It can include a standardized name if certain portions of the product meet st
