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Find all licensure and permit application forms regulated by the Food Protection Program
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Bottled Water

Apply for a permit to sell or distribute bottled water or carbonated nonalcoholic beverages in Massachusetts 

Forms & guideline:

Application for Permit for In-State and Out-of-State Manufacturer of Bottled Water or Carbonated Nonalcoholic Beverages to be Sold and Distributed (English, PDF 266.47 KB)
Application for Permit for In-State and Out-of-State Manufacturer of Bottled Water or Carbonated Nonalcoholic Beverages to be Sold and Distributed (English, DOCX 72.89 KB)

Dairy

Apply for a license to transport frozen desserts and/or ice cream mix into the Massachusetts for the purpose of sale 

Forms:

Application to Transport Frozen Desserts and/or Ice Cream Mix into the Commonwealth for the Purpose of Sale (English, PDF 1.01 MB)
Application to Transport Frozen Desserts and/or Ice Cream Mix into the Commonwealth for the Purpose of Sale (English, RTF 320.99 KB)
Interstate Milk Shippers Check Rating Fee or Single Service Manufacturer Audit Fee (English, PDF 1.42 MB)
Interstate Milk Shippers Check Rating Fee or Single Service Manufacturer Audit Fee (English, RTF 277.51 KB)

Dogs and Cats Research

Apply for a license to use dogs or cats in research and education 

Forms:

Application for License to Use Dogs or Cats in Research and Education (English, PDF 800.79 KB)
Application for License to Use Dogs or Cats in Research and Education (English, DOC 298.99 KB)

Export Statement Request

Apply for a certificate of Health and Free Sale/Export Statements 

Forms:

Food Export/Certificate of Free Sale Application (English, PDF 797.88 KB)
Food Export/Certificate of Free Sale Application (English, DOC 223.64 KB)

Food Processing

Apply for a license to transport bakery products into the Massachusetts for the purpose of sale 

Forms:

Application for License to Transport Bakery Products into the Commonwealth for the Purpose of Sale (English, PDF 1.27 MB)
Application for License to Transport Bakery Products into the Commonwealth for the Purpose of Sale (English, DOC 274.24 KB)
Wholesale Licensure Guidance 

Forms & resources:

Application for Initial Licensure for Food Processing and/or Distribution at Wholesale (English, PDF 1.15 MB)
Application for Initial Licensure for Food Processing and/or Distribution at Wholesale (English, DOCX 39.21 KB)
The Massachusetts Minimum Requirements for Packaged Food Labeling Brochure (English, PDF 302.66 KB)
The Massachusetts Minimum Requirements for Packaged Food Labeling Brochure (English, DOC 1 MB)
Apply for a license to process meat and poultry 

Forms:

Application for Initial Licensure to Process Meat and Poultry (English, PDF 942.96 KB)
Application for Initial Licensure to Process Meat and Poultry (English, DOC 351.36 KB)
Apply for a license to process poultry within scope of Mobile Poultry Processing Unit (MPPU) pilot 

Forms & guideline:

Application for Licensure to Process Poultry within scope of Mobile Poultry Processing Unit (MPPU) Pilot (English, PDF 1.18 MB)
Application for Licensure to Process Poultry within scope of Mobile Poultry Processing Unit (MPPU) Pilot (English, RTF 326.6 KB)
Slaughtering and Processing of Meat and Poultry (English, PDF 70.9 KB)
Slaughtering and Processing of Meat and Poultry (English, DOCX 23.45 KB)
Product Codes (English, PDF 212.61 KB)
Product Codes (English, XLSX 1.41 MB)

Stuffed Toys, Bedding, Upholstered Furniture, and Related Products

Apply for a license to manufacture and sell stuffed toys, bedding, upholstered furniture, and related products 

Forms:

Application for Licensure for the Manufacture and Sale of Stuffed Toys, Bedding, Upholstered Furniture, and Related Products (English, PDF 941.45 KB)
Application for Licensure for the Manufacture and Sale of Stuffed Toys, Bedding, Upholstered Furniture, and Related Products (English, DOC 328.27 KB)
Apply for a license to engage in the sterilization or sanitation of bedding, upholstered furniture, and filling materials 

Forms:

Application for Initial Licensure to Engage in the Sterilization/Sanitation of Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Filling Materials (English, PDF 1.16 MB)
Application for Initial Licensure to Engage in the Sterilization/Sanitation of Bedding, Upholstered Furniture and Filling Materials (English, DOC 156.91 KB)

Methyl or Wood Alcohol

Apply for a license to manufacture, distribute, and/or sell methyl or wood alcohol 

Forms:

Application for Licensure for Manufacture, Distribution, and/or Sale of Methyl or Wood Alcohol (English, PDF 804.72 KB)
Application for Licensure for Manufacture, Distribution, and/or Sale of Methyl or Wood Alcohol (English, DOCX 28.37 KB)

Seafood

Apply for a seafood dealer permit 

Division of Marine Fisheries, form:

Seafood Dealer Permit Application and Inspection Request (English, PDF 308.04 KB)

Vending Machines

Steps for the Approval of Water Vending Machines 
Apply for a license to operate a water vending machine 

Forms:

Application for Licensure to Operate a Water Vending Machine (English, PDF 1.42 MB)
Application for Licensure to Operate a Water Vending Machine (English, DOC 366.48 KB)
Apply for a license to operate a food and/or beverage vending machine 

Forms:

Application for Licensure to Operate Food and/or Beverage Vending Machine (Excludes All Non-Food and Cigarette Vending Machines) (English, PDF 1.32 MB)
Application for Licensure to Operate Food and/or Beverage Vending Machine (Excludes All Non-Food and Cigarette Vending Machines) (English, DOC 268.35 KB)

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