(1) A cottage food establishment or licensed domestic kitchen may request a unique identification number from the Department to use on a food label as an alternative to a business address by:
- (a) Submitting the complete form designated by the Department, along with any requested information or documentation; and
- (b) Payment of a $25 fee.
- (2) Each unique identification number shall expire on June 30 next following the date of issuance and may be renewed by payment of a fee of $25 prior to the expiration of the number, except that registration issued before June 30th of 2024 shall be valid until June 30th of 2025.
- (3) The use of expired or unauthorized unique identification numbers constitutes misbranding.
- (4) The unique identification number is personal to the applicant and may not be transferred. A new number is necessary if the business entity is changed, or if the membership of a partnership is changed, irrespective of whether or not the business name is changed.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 616.273 & 616.250
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 561
History
DOA 4-2024, adopt filed 04/18/2024, effective 04/18/2024