Compliance primers
NOFA-NY Organic Certification (New York)
New York producers certify organic through NOFA-NY. Like all organic maple programs, it reaches from the sugarbush to the bottling room — and lives or dies on recordkeeping.
Organic certification for New York producers through NOFA-NY Certified Organic — covering forest management, sap handling, processing aids, and recordkeeping.
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VMSMA Sugarhouse Certification
The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association sugarhouse certification — a voluntary program recognizing clean, well-run sugarhouses. Worth having if you sell retail or open your doors; buyers and inspectors both know the seal.
Vermont State Maple Rules
Vermont’s state rules for maple: density, grading, and labeling requirements that apply to anyone selling syrup in or from Vermont.
FSMA Qualified Facility
The FDA’s qualified-facility status under the Food Safety Modernization Act. Qualifying keeps smaller producers under simplified requirements — but you must attest annually and keep the records to back it up.