Promotes economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs by establishing cottage food operation standards.

The bill establishes uniform standards and rules for cottage food operations in Massachusetts, exempting them from certain permitting, licensing, inspection, packaging, and labeling requirements. Cottage food operations must provide specific information to consumers about the product's origin and ingredients. The Department of Public Health can charge a one-time fee of up to $25 for registration and may offer a personal identification number as an alternative to the operation's address on product labels. The bill also allows for voluntary registration with the Department of Public Health.

Promotes economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs by establishing cottage food operation standards.

The bill establishes uniform standards and rules for cottage food operations in Massachusetts, exempting them from certain permitting, licensing, inspection, packaging, and labeling requirements. Cottage food operations must provide specific information to consumers about the product's origin and ingredients. The Department of Public Health can charge a one-time fee of up to $25 for registration and may offer a personal identification number as an alternative to the operation's address on product labels. The bill also allows for voluntary registration with the Department of Public Health.