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Inspections at points of production, distribution and sale are conducted to assure the quality of New Hampshire farm products in the marketplace. Personnel are licensed by the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Division to conduct shipping point inspections on apples destined for export. Controlled atmosphere apple storage facilities are registered and tested during the apple storage year.
Considerable emphasis is given to maintaining the quality of Maple Syrup and Apple Cider produced in the state through educational programs, inspection and testing. Sugarhouses and cider mills are visited regularly to review for proper grading, quality and packaging safety.
The Division of Regulatory Services also administers the state laws relative to the labeling of farm products identified as "Native" or "Local," the Native Lumber Grading and Certification program and monitors farmland enrolled in the state's Agricultural Lands Preservation Program.
 Maple Producers Voluntary Registration Form
Maple Producers Voluntary Registration Instructions
Seal of Quality
A voluntary program that provides superior quality standards for farm products. Producers who subscribe to the program agree to maintain high quality standards verified by periodic visits by Division inspectors. Participating producers are permitted to use the NH Seal of Quality logo design in advertising and on product packaging. The Division of Regulatory Services (formerly Bureau of Markets) has developed standards for producers of Maple products, Apples, Cider, Eggs, Honey and Raspberries. Promotional materials including farm signs and stickers displaying the Seal of Quality logo design are made available to participants at cost.
Apply for the Seal of Quality
Division of Regulatory Services
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