This bill establishes new labeling requirements for food products produced in homestead kitchens, aiming to enhance consumer safety and transparency. It amends existing laws to specify that all homestead food products sold in packages must include detailed labeling information, such as the name, address, and contact information of the homestead food operation, the product name, ingredients in descending order by weight, and allergy information. Additionally, it introduces the option for a QR code or website link for ingredient information, along with a physical sign at the display location. The bill also mandates clear labeling for products made by exempt and non-exempt homestead food operations, indicating whether they are licensed or exempt from licensing and inspection.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the definitions and exemptions related to homestead food operations, allowing sales from the homestead residence, farm stands, farmers' markets, and retail food stores. It clarifies that operations selling food products, excluding potentially hazardous foods, are exempt from licensure and inspection unless there is an imminent health hazard. The bill also updates the licensing requirements for those wishing to sell to restaurants, online, or through other distribution channels, changing the reference from RSA 143-A:4 to RSA 143-A:13. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, on July 13, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 143-A:12, 143-A:5, 143-A:13
Version adopted by both bodies: 143-A:12, 143-A:5, 143-A:13
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 143-A:12, 143-A:5, 143-A:13