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Grains & Flour

Whole grain is a farm product; milled flour usually needs a food processing permit

Verify Before You Sell
VerifyMilled flour is not named on the cottage list
PermitMilling for sale: CHFS food processor permit
WheatA major allergen on labels
FeedGrain sold as feed is regulated separately

What's Covered / Needs a Different Path

What's Covered

  • Baked goods made from your grain, sold under a home-based processor registration
  • Whole raw grain sold as an agricultural commodity

Needs a Different Path

  • Milled flour, cornmeal or baking mixes without a confirmed permit path
  • Grain sold as animal feed without feed registration
  • Products with unverified health claims

Compliance Steps

A

Confirm your path

Ask the Food Safety Branch whether milled flour needs a facility permit.

B

Get the right permit

Use a permitted facility if milling for sale.

C

Label

Declare wheat and other allergens; list net weight.

Quick Reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Milled flourConfirm permit requirementCHFS Food Safety Branch
Baked goodsCottage eligibleCHFS
Animal feedRegister as commercial feedUK Regulatory Services
AllergensWheat declaredFDA

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell stone-ground flour at a market?

Confirm with the Food Safety Branch. Not clearly on the cottage list.

Can I sell grain for chickens?

That is commercial feed and needs registration.

Is flour taxed?

Unprepared food is generally exempt.

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