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Home Food License

Grains & Flour

Whole grain, milled flour and baking mixes. Selling direct to consumers in Maine.

Milled flourProcessed food
Home licenseLikely required
Whole grainRaw ag product
LabelFull label

What is covered

Covered by this path

  • Whole grain
  • Milled flour with a license
  • Dry baking mixes

Needs a different path

  • Products requiring refrigeration
  • Health claims

Three compliance steps

A

Classify

Raw grain is an ag product; milling is processing.

B

License

Home or Commercial Food Processing license.

C

Label

Ingredients and allergens including wheat.

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
MillingProcessing licenseDACF QA&R
AllergensDeclare wheatFDA

Frequently asked

Do I need a license to sell grain?

Raw grain is agricultural, but check DACF for your situation.

Printable checklist

License confirmed
Allergens labeled
Net weight checked