Resources, Related Links

A BUSINESS PLAN

There are any number of resources for you to write a business plan, including software. Or seek assistance through:

NH Small Business Development Center

Warren Daniel, Seacoast Regional Manager, 603-330-1929, wdaniel@christa.unh.edu

MICROCREDIT-NH

Business training, Loans up to $10,000 , Networking opportunities provided through a unique network of over 50 peer groups each made up of four to 10 members who have different small businesses, both product-based and service-oriented. To find our more about MicroCredit-NH, call David Hamel at 603-620-0963, or 1-800-769-3482 extension 227 or email him at dhamel@microcreditnh.org

NH Department of Health & Human Services Food Protection Unit

For complete information go to

http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/FOODSANITATION/default.htm.

New Hampshire Food Service License application

To review "The Basic Principles of Food Safety," go to http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/NR/rdonlyres/ekxbpxwhujkqjvfbeel52q2ocyrcnajz46d2qqy2lwdqw4mejalk75g23w4ck7r7g32oxzgtebb25eei7c4r5fm5hjf/Principles+of+Food+Safety.pdf.

To review all publications regarding Food Protection and Inspection, go to http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/FOODSANITATION/LIBRARY/Fact+Sheet/default.htm.

US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foods processed with any type of meat product must be approved by USDA.

Call Don Fleming, 781-398-2290, ext. 240. Explain the type of food you wish to produce, and how you process the food (i.e., how it is cooked, packaged, canned, transported, etc.).

FDA requirements and Good Manufacturing Practice for Low-Acid Foods, and Acidified Foods: Food and Drug Administration, LACF Registration Coordinator (HFS-618)
200 C St. SW, Washington, D.C. 20204
Email: lacf@cfsan.fda.gov

For more information go to http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navtype=SU&navid=FOOD_NUTRITION

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Interstate retail sale of foods must be approved by the FDA. Call 781-596-7730. Explain the type of food you wish to sell, and how you process the food (i.e., how it is cooked, packaged, canned, transported, etc.). For more information go to http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html

FOOD SAFTEY AND HACCP WORKSHOPS.

Free workshops are held by the UNH Cooperative Extension, Rockingham County, 113 North Road, Brentwood NH 03833. Claudia Boozer-Blasco, Extension Educator at UNH Coop. Ext, Brentwood, 603-679-5616 or email Claudia.boozer-blasco@unh.edu. Go to http://ceinfo.unh.edu/FoodSafe/FoodSafe.htm for information relating to other counties.