Food Processing Plant License

Facilities that handle or process any food in any manner for wholesale or distribution and consumption by another party

You apply by reviewing information about Food Processors and sending in your completed Application Form [PDF 318 KB] with check or money order to our office in Olympia.

$92 - $862 (as listed on the application form [PDF 318 KB] and based on gross annual sales)

Complete and send the Food Processor's application form [PDF 318 KB] along with the following:
 

• Sanitation schedule
• Ingredient/processing information
• Floor plan
• Label information
• Water supply type & testing requirements
• Check or money order

A WSDA Food Safety Compliance Specialist (FSCS) reviews all food handling and storage areas of your facility and inspects the product packaging and labeling. Before leaving the facility, the FSCS will leave a copy of the inspection report with you. The inspection report will note any areas that require correction. At that time the inspector will also inform you of your licensing status (approved or denied). All subsequent inspections are unannounced visits and will occur based on the risk of your product(s).

4 to 6 weeks as noted on the application form.

Expires June 30 of each year

Chapter 69.07 RCW  and Chapter 16-146 WAC 

Upon notice by the Department to deny, revoke, or suspend a license, a person may request a hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW.

WSDA Food Safety Program
1111 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504
Phone: 360-902-1876
Email: foodsafety@agr.wa.gov 
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