Maryland Food Ventures: Cottage and On-Farm Home Processed Value-Added Products

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Here you will find links for more helpful information.

I want to dry herbs

Read these additional guidelines on drying herbs under an on-farm home food processing license.

I want to make a treat for pets

Check out the Association for American Feed Control Officials

I want to make a cosmetic (lotion, etc)

Check out the Food and Drug Administration's factsheet on cosmetics

I want to make a human food product that is not allowed for a Cottage Foods business or under an On Farm Home Processing Permit.

Try this resource page for small food processors who need to learn about Preventive Controls for Human Food (FSMA) and Good Manufacturing Practices

Where can I find a food testing lab or a food process authority?

List of certified food testing labs, including the following public university labs

List of food process authorities

I think my product has medicinal / health value. What can I say about medicinal value in my marketing / labels?

Introductary article on health claims in food labeling

FDA guidance on health claims in food labeling

Elderberry syrup guidance from Clemson University

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