Permits and Licensing Resources

  • Department of Agriculture - Whether you’re looking to sell direct to customers (farmers’ markets/online), sell your product wholesale to smaller retail markets in Maine, or sell your products commercially (regionally/nationally) the Department of Agriculture regulates most packaged and wholesale products. You can call (207) 287-3841 for assistance.

  • Department of Health and Human Services - Foodservice Businesses (Restaurants, Caterers, Food Trucks and Food Carts) are regulated by DHHS. You can also call (207) 287-5671 for assistance.

  • City of South Portland Business Licensing - If you are located in the City of South Portland, they have their own licensing and inspection program. Please contact the city clerk at (207) 767-3201. (You do not need to contact the City of South Portland if you’re planning on national distribution).

  • Permitting and Regulatory Assistance

  • University of Maine Process Review - Making sure your food product is safe is essential to running a successful business. UMaine provides low cost testing and process review to do just that.

  • Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation - If you are selling a packages product, labeling is essential to get correct. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Agriculture at (207) 287-3841.

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