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Home Food License

Herbs & Spices

Fresh and dried culinary herbs. Selling direct to consumers in Maine.

Fresh herbsNo license
Dried herbsLicense if packaged by MAP
BlendsHome license
LabelRequired

What is covered

Covered by this path

  • Fresh herbs
  • Dried herbs in plain packaging
  • Dry seasoning blends with a license

Needs a different path

  • Vacuum or MAP packed herbs without license
  • Supplement claims

Three compliance steps

A

Confirm form

Fresh herbs are produce; packaging method triggers licensing.

B

License

Blends are processed foods.

C

Label

Ingredients, allergens, net weight.

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Fresh herbsNo licenseDACF
MAP/vacuumLicenseDACF QA&R

Frequently asked

Are dried herbs exempt?

DACF says dried herbs packed with vacuum or MAP need a license.

Printable checklist

Form confirmed
Packaging checked
Labels printed