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Resources for federal food safety information

In-state and out-of-state manufacturers must have a permit from the MA Food Protection Program to sell or distribute bottle water or carbonated non-alcoholic beverages in Massachusetts.

You must have a Health and Free Sale certificate or Export Statement from the Food Protection Program to comply with food processing facility inspection requirements.

You must have a license from the Food Protection Program to process meat and poultry in Massachusetts.

You must have a license from the Food Protection Program to transport bakery products into the Massachusetts for the purpose of sale.

You must have a license from the Food Protection Program to to transport frozen desserts and/or ice cream mix into Massachusetts for the purpose of sale.

You must have a dealer permit to sell raw fish, shellfish, lobsters, or bait. You may also be subject to inspection from the Department of Public Health.

You must have a license from the Food Protection Program to operate a food and/or beverage vending machine.

You must have a license from the Food Protection Program to operate a WVM.

You must have a license from the Food Protection Program to process meat and poultry within a MPPU in Massachusetts.

You must have a license from the Food Protection Program to manufacture, distribute, and/or sell methyl or wood alcohol in Massachusetts.

You must have a license from the Food Protection Program to manufacture and sell stuffed toys, bedding, upholstered furniture, and related products in Massachusetts.

You must have a license from the Food Protection Program to engage in the sterilization or sanitation of bedding, upholstered furniture, and filling materials in Massachusetts.

You must have a license from the Food Protection Program to use dogs or cats in research and education.