Publications

In English

Tennessee Food Freedom Act (formerly Tennessee Cottage Laws)

Tennessee Food Freedom Act – 2022
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Homemade Foods Allowed under the "Cottage Food Laws"
TN Food Freedom Act Webinar slides
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TN Food Freedom Act: Important Updates for Small Food Manufacturers

Starting a Food Manufacturing Business in Tennessee

Starting a Food Manufacturing Business in TN
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Summary of Food Manufacturing regulations and Resources
Technical Assistance and Checklist
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Technical Assistance and Checklist for Starting a Food Manufacturing Business in Tennessee

UPC Barcodes & Nutrition Facts Labels

UPC Barcodes
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Obtaining UPC Barcodes for Sales of Value-Added Agricultural Products
Nutrition Facts Labels
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Nutrition Facts Labels – When a Product Needs One and How to Obtain It

Acidified Foods & Formulated Acid Foods

Manufacturing Acidified Foods in TN
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Manufacturing Acidified Foods in Tennessee
Manufacturing Formulated Acid Foods in TN
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Manufacturing Formulated Acid Foods in Tennessee

Meat & Dairy Products Related

Regulatory Considerations for Meat
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Basic Regulatory Considerations for Retail and Non-retail Meat Sales in Tennessee
Meat Product Labeling
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Meat Product Labeling Guidance For Direct Farm Marketers
Retail Meat Sales
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Retail Meat Sales in Tennessee: Basic Weights and Measures Regulations
Egg Sales in TN
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Egg Sales in Tennessee: Requirements for Producers with Small Flocks

Additional Resources

Adding Value to Tennessee Agriculture
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Adding Value to Tennessee Agriculture Through Commercial Food-Processing Enterprises
Cider Sales in TN
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Considerations for Cider Sales by Farm Retailers in Tennessee

In Spanish

Ley de Libertad Alimentaria de Tennessee – 2022
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Ley de Libertad Alimentaria de Tennessee – 2022 Alimentos hechos en casa permitidos bajo las Leyes Cottage de Alimentos
Iniciando un Negocio de Producción de Alimentos en
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Iniciando un Negocio de Producción de Alimentos en Tennessee
Asistencia Técnica y Lista de Verificación
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Asistencia Técnica y Lista de Verificación para Iniciar un Negocio de Manufactura de Alimentos en Tennessee