1. Start Here 1.Weigh all ingredients 2.Calculate the % for each Start Here 1.Weigh all ingredients 2.Calculate the % for each Does your product contain 5% or more meat or poultry (alone or in combination)? YES NONO Your product can only be made in a USDA inspected facility. Contact your State Department of Agriculture for information. Will your product be stored and sold refrigerated or frozen? YES Your product can be made in a certified facility or kitchen. Contact your state or local health department to obtain the correct licenses. You should register with the FDA. NONO Continue Food Business Start-Up Assistance Who will regulate my product? Food Business Start-Up Assistance Who will regulate my product?

2. Will your product be canned or bottled, with or without added acid? This includes vegetables, pickles, salsas, and condiments. YES NONO Your product will need to be made in a facility certified by the FDA for low-acid or acidified canning. Check for co-packers in your area who are able to bottle for you. Does your product not fit into any of these categories? YES Your product can be made in a certified facility or kitchen, but may require testing. Contact your state or local health department to obtain the correct licenses. You should register with the FDA. Is your product a Nonhazardous Food? This includes jams, jellies, & some canned fruits, and many candies & baked goods. NONO YES You may be able to make your product in your home kitchen. Contact your state or local health department to learn about regulations in your state.

3. USDA Resources Production facilities are inspected by the Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) Most state governments handle inspections for the FSIS For a list of state contacts, visit the USDA website: www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/State_Officials/index.asp www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/State_Officials/index.asp For labeling, packaging, and small business resources, visit the USDA website: www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/Compliance_Assistance/index.asp

4. FDA Resources Processing facilities are inspected by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Some state governments handle inspections for the FDA To register your processing facility, visit the FDA website: www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/RegistrationofFoodFacilities/default.htm www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/RegistrationofFoodFacilities/default.htm For labeling resources, visit the FDA website: www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/FoodLabelingNutri tion/FoodLabelingGuide/default.htm For small business resources, visit the FDA website: www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/SmallBusinessAssistance/default.htm

5. FDA Canning Regulations Canning/bottling facilities are inspected by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Many products must be validated by a recognized food process authority – Cooperative Extension or your State Agriculture Department can help direct you To determine which regulations affect your canned or bottled product, visit the FDA website: www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/AcidifiedandLow- AcidCannedFoods/default.htm www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/AcidifiedandLow- AcidCannedFoods/default.htm To register your facility, visit the FDA website: www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/FoodLabelingNutri tion/FoodLabelingGuide/default.htm

6. States allowing Home Production Arizona: www.azdhs.gov/phs/oehwww.azdhs.gov/phs/oeh California: takes effect Jan. 2013 Colorado: www.cofarmtomarket.comwww.cofarmtomarket.com New Mexico: www.nmenv.state.nm.uswww.nmenv.state.nm.us Oregon: www.oregon.gov/oda/fsdwww.oregon.gov/oda/fsd Utah: ag.utah.gov/divisions/regulatoryag.utah.gov/divisions/regulatory Washington: agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimalagr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal Wyoming: no registration required