Does the term “regenerated” need to be stated on the label of products in collagen casings?
No, the term “regenerated” does not need to be included in the declaration of the casing. For example, establishments can place the phrase “packed in collagen casing” on the label. 6. Does the presence of a “collagen” casing on sausage products need to be identified on the labeling if it is derived from a species other than that which is in the product or if the source of the collagen is unknown? Yes, the intent of the final rule was to apply to all edible sausage casings. When the source of collagen casings is known, the labeling requirements would be the same as those for natural casings. If the source of collagen is not known, a general statement, e.g., “packed in collagen casing,” is required.
