Quality Assurance & Regulations

Guidance Documents Available

• Guidelines for Production and Sales of Food Items containing Cannibidiol (CBD) (PDF)
• Guidelines for Maine Cider Sales (PDF)
• Reusable Container Guidance for Retail (PDF)

Public Hearings & Trainings

• 12/11/2025 - January 12, 2026: Public Comment for Chapter 348 Exemption for On-Farm Raising, Slaughter and Processing of Less Than 1,000 Ready-To-Cook Whole Poultry Carcasses


• 1/2/2026 : Public Hearing Rulemaking for Chapter 348 Exemption for On-Farm Raising, Slaughter and Processing of Less Than 1,000 Ready-To-Cook Whole Poultry Carcasses