What is covered and what needs another path
Covered
- Raw nuts and seeds sold as commodities
- Roasted nuts once confirmed
- Labeled packages
Needs a different path
- Unlabeled allergens
- Health claims
- Wholesale without a permitted facility
Three compliance steps
A
Classify it
Raw commodity versus processed food.
B
Label allergens
Tree nuts and peanuts must be named.
C
Confirm with LDH
Roasted nuts are not clearly named in the summaries reviewed.
Quick reference
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Raw nuts | Agricultural commodity | LDAF |
| Roasted nuts | Confirm cottage or permit path | LDH |
| Allergens | Major allergen labeling | FDA |
| Sales tax | Groceries generally exempt at state level | LDR |
FAQ
Are pecans exempt?
Raw pecans are a commodity; roasting is processing.
Do I need allergen labeling?
Yes.
Checklist
- Product classified
- Allergens labeled
- LDH confirmation
- Net weight stated
- Address printed
- Tax checked