MA H140

Defines "cottage food operations" as home kitchen-based food production for direct retail sale to consumers at farmers markets, public events, roadside stands, or via telephone, internet, and mail delivery

Limits eligible products to non-time/temperature controlled foods such as baked goods, jams, and jellies; fermented foods require USDA-approved recipes or completion of an approved food safety course

Requires Department of Public Health to establish uniform statewide standards, prohibiting local boards of health from imposing more restrictive rules; some product categories may be sold without permits

Exempts cottage food operations from standard food establishment permitting, licensing, inspection, packaging, and labeling requirements, though products must display operation name, address or ID number, product name, ingredients, and an allergen/exemption disclaimer

Establishes a voluntary state registry with personal identification numbers as an alternative to displaying home addresses, with a one-time registration fee capped at $25