Apply for a license to process meat and poultry

You must have a license from the Division of Food Protection (DFP) to process meat and poultry in Massachusetts.

Division of Food Protection (DFP)

The Details

What you need

Complete and sign the entire online application form (found in the links below)

Please submit a separate application and fee payment for each facility to be licensed.

Fees

Pay by credit card or electronic fund transfer using the Environmental Health eLicensing Portal.

Name Fee Unit
Application fee - under $10 Million in sales $225 per facility
Application fee - over $10 Million in sales $375 per facility

How to apply

Go to the Environmental Health eLicensing Portal  and create an account, or log into your existing account. If this is your first time using this new portal, please visit BCEH eLicensing System User Guide.

More info

For questions related to license status, how to use the eLicensing system, or any other licensing questions, please contact the Division of Food Protection (DFP) using the eLicensing Support Request Form or call the BCEH eLicensing HelpDesk at (833) 281-6111.

This permit is in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 94, Section 120 and 105 CMR 500.000.

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