Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Value-Added Product Sales Compliance Guide
A compliance guide for selling value-added farm products such as jams, sauces, baked goods and cured foods. Use it each season and keep completed copies where the whole crew can find them.
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The steps on this page
- List each product and its ingredients
- Decide license and inspection needs
- Check processing and recipe rules
- Review labels and allergen statements
- Record batch and lot details
- Plan storage and shipping methods
- Record sales and complaints
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with FDA and eXtension.
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