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Do I need any food license(s) or other licenses for handling tea leaves to package and sell in Massachusetts?
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I'm buying tea leaves from a wholesaler source in bulk for my business to sell "tea bag" products online and offline.
I won't be making tea to serve at a cafe. Rather, these are packages where I plan to take the leaves and re-package them myself to sell. My supplier source has size and private labeling requirements so I thought it was easier if I ordered in bulk and do on my own.
Deanna D. Clark-EspositoInternational Law AttorneyNew York, NY ·
Hi, Have you contact an FDA office in your state? Since that agency is responsible for issuing and enforcing licenses as they pertain to food, I would suggest you contact them directly for guidance. If you're supplier is one located outside of the country, then you will need to learn about import protocols and there's a lot of info on being an importer at www.cbp.gov - click the Trade tab
You should contact the FDA, local health department and MA health department. You should also consider setting up a corporate entity to provide liability protection. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" tab above to find a local business/corporations attorney.
