NH STATE REGULATIONS FOR FARMERS MARKET VENDORS

Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food: http://www.nh.gov/agric/
Dept. of Health & Human Services: http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us

Milk, Meat Products, Prepared Foods: Any vendor interested in selling dairy products, meat products or prepared foods must meet the requirements of the NH Bureau of Food Protection NH Dept. of Health & Human Services, 603-271-4858.

Scale Certification: Any vendor selling products across a scale must have a scale that is legal for trade and certified by the Bureau of Weights & Measures, NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food, 603-271-3700.

Business Tax: Any vendor selling non-food items must obtain a New Hampshire business tax number from the Dept. of Revenue Administration, 603-271-2318.

Room & Meals Tax: Any vendor selling a prepared meal food (like sandwiches, soup, etc.) should contact the Dept. of Revenue Administration, 603-271-2318.

Trade Name: Any vendor interested in registering their company trade name should contact the NH Secretary of State, 603-271-3242.

Labeled Products: Any vendor selling a packaged product (including preserves, baked goods, etc.) must comply with the labeling requirements of the NH Bureau of Food Protection NH Dept. of Health & Human Services, 603-271-4858. The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may also have requirements for product labeling that effect your product, www.cfsan.fda.gov/gov/~dms/lab-ind.html

Eggs, apples, cider, potatoes, honey and maple products: Inspection of farm commodities offered for sale within the state to meet grade and quality standards is conducted by the Bureau of Markets, NH Dept. of Agriculture & Food, 603-271-3685.

Seal of Quality Program & Certified Organic Program: Vendors who would like information about the Seal of Quality & Certified Organic Programs should contact the Bureau of Markets, NH Dept. of Agriculture & Food, 603-271-3685.