Publications

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Food Safety Publication Series

Tennessee Food Freedom Act (formerly Tennessee Cottage Food Laws)

Tennessee Food Freedom Act (TFFA) – 2025
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Tennessee Food Freedom Act (TFFA) – 2025
Tennessee’s Food Freedom Act – 2025 Non-TCS vs TCS Homemade Food Items
TCS or not? A practical guide
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TCS or not? A practical guide
TCS or not? – A practical guide for homemade food processors
Tennessee Food Freedom Act 2025
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Tennessee Food Freedom Act 2025
Tennessee Food Freedom Act 2025
Icings, Frosting and Fillings
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Icings, Frosting and Fillings
Icings, Frostings and Fillings: Is Refrigeration Required for Food Safety?

Starting a Food Manufacturing Business in Tennessee

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

UPC Barcodes & Nutrition Facts Labels

UPC Barcodes
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UPC Barcodes
Obtaining UPC Barcodes for Sales of Value-Added Agricultural Products
Nutrition Facts Labels
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Nutrition Facts Labels
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 TN
Manufacturing Acidified Foods in Tennessee
Manufacturing Formulated Acid Foods in TN
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Manufacturing Formulated Acid Foods in TN
Manufacturing Formulated Acid Foods in Tennessee

Meat & Dairy Products Related

Regulatory Considerations for Meat
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Regulatory Considerations for Meat
Basic Regulatory Considerations for Retail and Non-retail Meat Sales in Tennessee
Meat Product Labeling
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Meat Product Labeling
Meat Product Labeling Guidance For Direct Farm Marketers
Retail Meat Sales
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Retail Meat Sales
Retail Meat Sales in Tennessee: Basic Weights and Measures Regulations
Egg Sales in TN
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Egg Sales in TN
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
Adding Value to Tennessee Agriculture Through Commercial Food-Processing Enterprises
Cider Sales in TN
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Cider Sales in TN
Considerations for Cider Sales by Farm Retailers in Tennessee

In Spanish

Iniciando un Negocio de Producción de Alimentos en
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Iniciando un Negocio de Producción de Alimentos en
Iniciando un Negocio de Producción de Alimentos en Tennessee