Regulates cottage food operations in Massachusetts, exempting them from certain licensing and inspection requirements.

This bill regulates cottage food operations in Massachusetts, exempting them from permitting, licensing, inspection, packaging, and labeling requirements for food establishments. Cottage food operations must provide specific information to consumers, such as the operation's name, address, and allergen information. The Department of Public Health will provide guidance on acceptable cottage food products and best practices for food safety. Local governments cannot impose additional restrictions on cottage food operations.

Regulates cottage food operations in Massachusetts, exempting them from certain licensing and inspection requirements.

This bill regulates cottage food operations in Massachusetts, exempting them from permitting, licensing, inspection, packaging, and labeling requirements for food establishments. Cottage food operations must provide specific information to consumers, such as the operation's name, address, and allergen information. The Department of Public Health will provide guidance on acceptable cottage food products and best practices for food safety. Local governments cannot impose additional restrictions on cottage food operations.