Food Processors

Commercial food processors are regulated by the Department of Consumer Protection under the Connecticut Uniform Food and Drug Act.

Exceptions

• Milk processors, regulated by the Department of Agriculture
• Meat and poultry processors, regulated by the Food Safety Inspection Service of the USDA

Requirements

• Food processors are regulated and directly licensed by the Department of Consumer Protection. (Bottled water, frozen desserts and bakeries are all separately licensed and regulated by the Department.)  Please follow this link for the licensing page.

• Processors that engage in other than direct sales to consumers must also register with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Bio-terrorism Act of 2002. More information is available. 

• All food processors must comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as adopted by Connecticut from the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act.

• Packaging and Labeling Requirements.

• For Exempt Retail Processors of Acidified Foods, Pursuant to Public Act 10-103

• IFSS Rapid Response Team

• Food Labeling Guide for Products Manufactured or Sold in CT.

• Certificates of Free Sale.

• Regional Food Laboratories.

• Getting a UPC Barcode.

• Policy Compliance Guidelines for Reduced Oxygen Packaging at
  Retail.

• Policy Compliance Guide for Meat at Retail.

• Recalls

• California Sample Plan

• Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

• Food Safety Plan Builder (FSPB)

  • FSPB Videos

  • Building a Customized Plan to Help Ensure Food Safety

  • Contact information: FoodSafetyPlanBuilder@fda.hhs.gov