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Food Business Start-Up
Assistance
Who will regulate my product?
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1. Weigh all ingredients
2. Calculate the % for each
Does your product contain 5% or
more meat or poultry (alone or
in combination)?
YES
Your product can only be
made in a USDA inspected
facility. Contact your State
Department of Agriculture
for information.
YES
Your product can be made in
a certified facility or kitchen.
Contact your state or local
health department to obtain
the correct licenses. You
should register with the FDA.
N
O
Will your product be stored and
sold refrigerated or frozen?
N
O
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Is your product a Nonhazardous
Food? This includes jams, jellies,
& some canned fruits, and many
candies & baked goods.
YES
You may be able to make
your product in your home
kitchen. Contact your state
or local health department
to learn about regulations in
your state.
YES
Your product will need to be
made in a facility certified by
the FDA for low-acid or
acidified canning. Check for
co-packers in your area who
are able to bottle for you.
YES
Your product can be made in
a certified facility or kitchen,
but may require testing.
Contact your state or local
health department to obtain
the correct licenses. You
should register with the FDA.
N
O
Will your product be canned or
bottled, with or without added
acid? This includes vegetables,
pickles, salsas, and condiments.
N
O
Does your product not fit into
any of these categories?
USDA Resources
• Production facilities are inspected by the Food Safety &
Inspection Service (FSIS)
• Most state governments handle inspections for the FSIS
• For a list of state contacts, visit the USDA website:
www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/State_Officials/index.asp
• For labeling, packaging, and small business resources, visit the
USDA website:
www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/Compliance_Assistance/index.asp
FDA Resources
• Processing facilities are inspected by the Food & Drug
Administration (FDA)
• Some state governments handle inspections for the FDA
• To register your processing facility, visit the FDA website:
www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/RegistrationofFoodFacilities/default.htm
• For labeling resources, visit the FDA website:
www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/FoodLabelingNutri
tion/FoodLabelingGuide/default.htm
• For small business resources, visit the FDA website:
www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/SmallBusinessAssistance/default.htm
FDA Canning Regulations
• Canning/bottling facilities are inspected by the Food & Drug
Administration (FDA)
• Many products must be validated by a recognized food
process authority – Cooperative Extension or your State
Agriculture Department can help direct you
• To determine which regulations affect your canned or bottled
product, visit the FDA website:
www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/AcidifiedandLowAcidCannedFoods/default.htm
• To register your facility, visit the FDA website:
www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/FoodLabelingNutri
tion/FoodLabelingGuide/default.htm
States allowing Home Production
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Arizona: www.azdhs.gov/phs/oeh
California: takes effect Jan. 2013
Colorado: www.cofarmtomarket.com
New Mexico: www.nmenv.state.nm.us
Oregon: www.oregon.gov/oda/fsd
Utah: ag.utah.gov/divisions/regulatory
Washington: agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal
Wyoming: no registration required