Description: Basic knowledge of labeling.

Terminal Competency:

Discuss labeling fundamentals.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Define relevant terminology.

2. Discuss regulatory requirements for labeling.

3. Discuss the purpose of supplemental labeling.

4. Locate available resources.

5. Explain how labels provide consumer information.

6. Explain the purpose for product labeling.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: Basic knowledge of labeling laws and regulations.

Terminal Competency: Describe the authority for labeling.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Identify the agency that regulates a commodity.

2. Identify the labeling requirements for specific commodities.

3. Describe the process for verifying label compliance.

4. Identify commodities exempt from labeling requirements.

5. Distinguish between agency labeling requirements.

6. Explain the recall rationale for improperly labeled products.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: Basic knowledge of label requirements.

Terminal Competency:

Describe the components of a label.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe required components of a label.

2. Discuss label claims.

3. Determine if ingredients are approved for use.

4. Describe accompanying labeling.

5. Explain labeling format requirements.

6. Explain the net weight / net quantity of contents requirements.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: Basic knowledge of food labeling requirements.

Terminal Competency:

Describe the labeling requirements for food.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Identify the principal display panel of a food label.

2. Identify the alternate principal display panel.

3. Discuss when a handling/holding statement is required.

4. Identify food label requirements for susceptible populations.

5. Explain the labeling requirements for allergens.

6. Identify the labeling requirements for dietary supplements.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: Basic knowledge of feed labeling requirements.

Terminal Competency:

Describe the labeling requirements for animal feed.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Differentiate between label requirements for feed and pet food.

2. Discuss label requirements for commercial feed.

3. Differentiate between label requirements of commercial feed and custom formula.

4. Differentiate between caution and warning statements.

5. Explain the purpose of supplemental labeling.

6. Give examples of available resources for animal feed labeling.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.