Nys department of agriculture and markets division of food safety

OFFICIAL COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

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This program is offered at this site:
Syracuse Regional Office
This agency has the following programs:
This agency has the following sites:
Syracuse Regional Office
Roles and responsibilities
Qualifications and previous coursework
Learning outcomes
What license do I need to sell food in NY?
Do you need a license to sell baked goods from home in NY?
How do I get a food license in New York?
Who regulates restaurants in New York?

TITLE 1. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS

CHAPTER VI. FOOD CONTROL

SUBCHAPTER C. FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS (ARTICLE 17 AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS LAW)

PART 259. PACKAGING AND LABELING OF FOOD

1 CRR-NY 259.1

259.1 Packaging and labeling of food.

(a) For the purpose of the enforcement of article 17 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, and except where in conflict with the statutes of this State or with rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner, the commissioner hereby adopts the current regulations as they appear in title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (revised as of April 1, 2013; U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402), in the area of food packaging and labeling as follows:

(1) Part 1 of title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, containing the Federal definitions and standards for General Enforcement Regulations at pages 5-50.

(2) Part 100 of title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, containing the Federal definitions and standards for food packaging and labeling General at pages 5-10.

(3) Part 101 of title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, containing the Federal definitions and standards for Food Labeling (including Appendices) at pages 10-172.

(4) Part 102 of title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, containing the Federal definitions and standards for Common or Usual Name for Nonstandardized Foods at pages 173-180.

(b) Copies of these regulations, as published in title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, are maintained in a file at the Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Food Safety and Inspection, 10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235, and at the Department of State, 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 650, Albany, NY 12231, and are available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours.

1 CRR-NY 259.1

Current through April 30, 2021

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Division of Agricultural Development

10B Airline Drive
Albany, NY 12235
United States

Toll-free: 1-800-554-4501

Fax: 518-457-8398

http://www.agriculture.ny.gov

Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Rebecca Allmond, SFMNP/FMNP Coordinator

518-457-7076 x1

Organization type

Level 1 (State Agency)

* Conducts inspections of food manufacturers, grocery stores, warehouses, bottling plants.

* Evaluates and inspects food labeling and advertising.

* Seizes unfit or adulterated food.

* Licenses food operators.

* Samples food products for analysis.

* Investigates consumer complaints.

Eligibility: None.

Application Process: Call and leave message.

Fees: No fee for service.

Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Franklin, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Orange, Oswego, Otsego, Putnam, Rockland, St. Lawrence, Westchester

This program is offered at this site:

Syracuse Regional Office

Main Address:

581 State Fair Boulevard

New York State Fairgrounds Art & Home Center

Syracuse NY 13209

(Agency)

New York State Agriculture and Markets food safety and inspection provides a vital service that is critical in maintaining the safety of the food supply from producer to the retailer.

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Contact

Main:

518-457-4492

Website: www.agriculture.ny.gov/FS/FSHome.html

10B Airline Drive
Albany NY 12235

Hours

M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM

Staff

Dan McCarthy
Director

This agency has the following programs:

Food Safety and Inspection - Syracuse Office

This agency has the following sites:

Syracuse Regional Office

Main Address:

581 State Fair Boulevard

New York State Fairgrounds Art & Home Center

Syracuse NY 13209

Main:

315-487-0852 (Syracuse Office)

Website:

www.agriculture.ny.gov/FS/general/contactinfo.html

The ideal candidate will work within the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ (NYSAGM) Division of Food Safety and Inspection to analyze various food safety policies that must be developed or implemented to ensure New York State remains a leader in the field of food safety.

At the end of the period, the Division will have an improved state inspection program which will improve the public health of NYS residents and a better educated and informed food processing industry.

Roles and responsibilities

The following are examples of projects the intern will work on:

Analyze the regulatory requirements set forth by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and compare the requirements to the readiness FSMA industry surveys completed by field staff
Using the results of the FSMA readiness survey, create and host a robust outreach program to help the food industry understand the FSMA requirements
Work with Division leadership to review and analyze public health and foodborne illness data to see how this has changed over time
Review new and emerging foodborne illnesses and threats to our food supply and compare this data to inspection data/metrics collected by the Division and if necessary, provide a list of recommended improvements
Review existing food safety policies and processes, identify gaps, and/or make recommendations to improve how food is regulated in New York State
Prepare commentary in response to federal or state register notices

Qualifications and previous coursework

This opportunity is available to students in Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to review and analyze regulatory documents and supporting data
Experience in MS Office products such as Excel and Access

Learning outcomes

The intern will have the opportunity to collaborate and partner with NYSAGM field and leadership staff as well as leaders/executives from other state and federal agencies. Such Federal agencies include but may not be limited to the Food and Drug Administration and the US Department of Agriculture.

Collaborative opportunities will occur in the form of virtual meetings and/or teleconferences.

The intern will develop the skills to review and analyze complex federal regulations and influence the implementation of a statewide public health program.

What license do I need to sell food in NY?

Businesses that sell food or food products for off-site consumption need a Retail Food Store License. Businesses that sell hazardous foods such as milk, eggs, and meat need this license. This license is issued by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Do you need a license to sell baked goods from home in NY?

Selling Home Made Foods If you plan to prepare and sell foods and are not eligible for a Home Processor exemption, you will need to obtain a Food Service Establishment permit from your local health department. Your home kitchen cannot be used, however a separate kitchen located in your residence may be acceptable.

How do I get a food license in New York?

Note: You must apply for a new Mobile Food Vending License in person. This license requires that you register for the certification class and apply for the license at the same time. Separate fees apply for the license application and the class registration. Online payment is by credit or debit card only.

Who regulates restaurants in New York?

The Department of Health (Department), through its Division of Environmental Health Protection, is responsible for overseeing New York State's more than 90,000 food service establishments (Establishments) and for ensuring that those Establishments are adhering to the State Sanitary Code (Code).