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 To operate a food processing business, you need to be approved
and registered or licensed, with different local, state and
federal agencies. Do not make any plans until you are satisfied
that your business will comply with current law. You should do
this during the initial planning stages. Do not wait! The
following are agencies that you may need to contact at different
levels:
State:
Processed Food Registration: All California food processing
businesses that manufacture, packing, or holding any processed
food and businesses shipping food product intra or inter-state
must register with the State of California, Department of Health
Services, Food and Drug Branch (FDB). To request an application
please contact:
Department of
Health Services
Food and Drug Branch
P.O Box 997413 MS-7602
Sacramento, Ca 95899-7413
(916) 650-6500
Or e-mail your request to: Jnunez@dhs.ca.gov
Please click on the documents below for information about
Processed Food Registration:
Processed Food Manufacturer, Packer, Holder
Registration
Informational Questions and
Answers
IA PDF/PFRQA2000.PDF
Overview of the Inspection Process
Federal:
Two additional regulatory agencies that oversee processing food
products at the federal level are:
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