MA S69

Establishes a regulatory framework for "cottage food operations" — home-based food businesses producing non-temperature-controlled products like baked goods, jams, and jellies for direct sale to consumers at farmers markets, public events, roadside stands, or via internet/mail order.

Requires the Department of Public Health to create uniform statewide standards for cottage food operations, prohibiting local boards of health from imposing more restrictive requirements.

Exempts cottage food operations from standard food establishment permitting, licensing, inspection, packaging, and labeling requirements, though operators must still comply with state and federal tax laws.

Mandates consumer disclosure requirements including the operation's name, address or ID number, product name, ingredients list, and a statement that the product was made in an uninspected private residence and may contain allergens.

Creates a voluntary state registry allowing cottage food operators to obtain a personal identification number (maximum $25 one-time fee) to use on labels instead of their home address.