Promotes economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs by establishing a voluntary registry and exempting them from certain permitting and.

This bill establishes a voluntary cottage food operation registry in Massachusetts. Cottage food operators must provide their full name, address, telephone number, and email address to the Department of Public Health. Operators must update their information when there are changes. The bill exempts cottage food operations from permitting, licensing, inspection, packaging, and labeling requirements, except for providing specific information to consumers. Cottage food operations must disclose that they are exempt from state licensing and inspection requirements and may contain allergens.

Promotes economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs by establishing a voluntary registry and exempting them from certain permitting and.

This bill establishes a voluntary cottage food operation registry in Massachusetts. Cottage food operators must provide their full name, address, telephone number, and email address to the Department of Public Health. Operators must update their information when there are changes. The bill exempts cottage food operations from permitting, licensing, inspection, packaging, and labeling requirements, except for providing specific information to consumers. Cottage food operations must disclose that they are exempt from state licensing and inspection requirements and may contain allergens.