MA H114

Exempts cottage food operations from state and local permitting, licensing, inspection, packaging, and labeling requirements for food establishments, while prohibiting local boards of health from establishing separate cottage food regulations

Defines cottage food operations as home kitchen-based businesses selling non-temperature-controlled foods (baked goods, jams, jellies) directly to consumers at farmers markets, public events, roadside stands, or via phone, internet, or mail

Requires cottage food products to display the operation's name, address or personal ID number, product name, ingredients list, and a disclosure statement that the product was made in an exempt private residence and may contain allergens

Creates a voluntary registry through the Department of Public Health allowing operators to obtain a personal identification number (for up to $25) to use on labels instead of their home address

Preserves authority of the Department of Public Health and local health boards to investigate foodborne illness reports and provide voluntary assistance or inspections upon request