Wholesale Food Establishments

Licensing Information

• Food Processing/Labeling Review Form (Complete and Submit for Review)
• Licensing Guide
• Consumer Food Package Labeling Guide
• Bulk Food Labeling Guide
• Local Sanitarian Link
• Food Jurisdiction Guide

Food Package Labels - Basic Format

Special Food Processing Resources

(Use of these documents is provided for convenience to comply with regulations)

Acidified Foods

• Acidified Food Overview
• Acidified Food Log Model
• Acidified Food Recall Plan Model
• pH Meter Calibration Tips

Fish Products

• Fish HACCP Model
• Fish Hazards Control Guide

Rules

• Wholesale Food
• State Food Standards
• Drinking Water
• Beverage Ice
• Nonpublic Water Circular

Laws

• Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
• Wholesale Food Establishments Laws

Food Safety Practices

• Food Worker/Employer Sanitation Agreement
• Self-inspection Checklist
• Handwashing Poster
• Food Safety Quiz
• Food Inspection PHOTO GALLERY

Alcohol Products

• Beer Resources from Federal Trade Bureau (TTB)
• Wine Resources from Federal Trade Bureau (TTB)
• Distilled Spirit Resources from Federal Trade Bureau (TTB)
• Brewery, Winery, Distillery Information: Montana Department of Revenue
• Liquor License Contacts

Business Assistance

• Small Business Development: Montana Department of Commerce
• Business Manufacturing Assistance: Montana State University
• Universal Product Code (barcode)
• Mission Mountain Food Enterprises (small producer assistance)
• Request a Certificate of Free Sale or Good Manufacturing Practices Document

Product Development 

• Meat and Poultry Inspection Bureau: Montana Department of Livestock
• Milk and Egg Inspection Bureau: Montana Department of Livestock
• Organic Foods Program: Montana Department of Agriculture
• Produce: Montana Department of Agriculture
• Process Authority: Washington State University Extension
• Process Authorities: Across the United States

Regulatory Resources

• FREE Food Package Labeling Course from FDA (course is about one hour)
• FDA Food Package Labeling Guide
• FDA food webpage
• USDA food webpage