WHAT DOCUMENTATION/LICENSES DO I NEED?

Vendors are responsible for complying with local, state, and federal requirements governing the sale and production of their products, and for acquiring the necessary permits and licenses. The following is a list of common permits and licenses required; however, it is not exhaustive. Please ensure that you meet the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s guidelines for market vendors.

PRODUCT / LICENSE / ISSUING AGENGY
Any Vendor selling edible products / Liability Insurance showing HFM as co-insured
ALL VENDORS / SNAP & Debit Services Vendor Agreement
Scales: anything sold by weight must be measured on a “certified” scale
/ ODA Scales Certification / ODA Measurement Standards Division
Organic Growers / Organic (OG) Certification
/ Varies
Plant and Nursery Growers / Farm Validation Report or OG Certification
Nursery Growers License
Christmas Tree Grower License (if selling Christmas Trees) / ODA Plant Division
ODA Plant Division
ODA Plant Division
Processed Foods : Foods prepared in a certified kitchen and prepackaged; seasonings, baked goods, sauces in bottles, etc.
/ Bakery License, Domestic Bakery License, Food Processing Establishment License or
Domestic Food Processor’s License
Mobile Unit License (if operating a mobile unit) and a Commissary License if using a commissary
Prepared food vendors using a commissary shall provide HFM with copies of all DEH inspection reports
/ ODA Food Safety
Department of Environmental Health
Department of Environmental Health
On-Premise Prepared Foods: Food served hot to eat on premises / Temporary Restaurant License
Food Handlers Card for onsite Staff / Department of Environmental HealthDepartment of Environmental Health
Meat and/or Dairy / Farm Validation Report or OG Certification
Meat Seller’s License
Meat Processor’s License
Dairy Processor’s License / ODA Plant Division
ODA Food Safety
ODA Food Safety
ODA Food Safety
Seafood / Commercial Fisherman’s License
Shellfish Commercial Harvester License and any other applicable licenses
/ ODA Food Safety
ODA Food Safety
Wine / Food Processing Establishment License or
Domestic Food Processor’s License
Special Event/Temporary Sales License
Winery License / ODA Food Safety
Local OLCC Office
Local OLCC Office
Apple Cider / Food Processing Establishment License or
Domestic Food Processor’s License
Retail Food Establishment License
Cider Warning Label: / ODA Food Safety
Cider Warning Text:
WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.
Native American Vendors / The treaty rights of Native American vendors allows them to sell product without licensing. The vendor’s tribal identification card will need to be submitted with the application to confirm Native American status.
Eggs / Egg Handlers License / ODA Food Safety
Carbonated Beverages / Non Alcoholic Beverage License Type 12 / ODA Food Safety

(Updated 8/4/2014)