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MS SB2265

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Seymour

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "cottage foods" to include nonhazardous foods that do not require temperature control and establishes a comprehensive list of approved products including baked goods, candy, dried fruits, jams, and wine/light wine.

  • Increases the maximum annual gross sales threshold for cottage food operations exempt from food establishment permit fees from $35,000 to $59,000.

  • Requires cottage food operators and primary vendors to complete ANSI-National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accredited food handler safety training and obtain a food handler certificate before selling; existing vendors have until October 1, 2025 to comply.

  • Adds wine and light wine as approved cottage foods, with restrictions requiring 100% Mississippi-grown fruits/grapes/muscadines, maximum 18% alcohol content, and production limited to 300 gallons per year.

  • Maintains existing requirements for prepackaged labeling with product name, ingredients, allergen information, and a disclaimer that the product is "not subject to Mississippi's food safety regulations."

Legislative Description

Cottage foods; further define and increase sellers allowed annual gross sales amount to $59,000.00.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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