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Shipping Food Products: FDA Compliance

Comply with FDA requirements for shipping food products.

January 9, 20261 min read30 views
Shipping Food Products: FDA Compliance

Shipping Food Products

FDA regulations for food shipments.

Food Categories

CategoryRequirements
Non-perishableStandard shipping OK
PerishableCold chain required
Homemade goodsState cottage laws apply
AlcoholSeparate regulations

FDA Requirements

RequirementPurpose
Facility registrationTraceability
Proper labelingConsumer info
Ingredient listingAllergen safety
Net weightAccuracy

Interstate Shipping

ConsiderationRule
Cottage food lawsUsually in-state only
Licensed facilitiesCan ship interstate
LabelingMust comply federally

Temperature Control

Food TypeRequired Temp
FrozenUnder 0°F
Refrigerated32-40°F
CoolUnder 65°F
Shelf-stableRoom temp OK
Ship food products correctly →

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