When starting a North Carolina food business, you must know the regulations for your food product(s). We have compiled a list of website links and resources you may need for your business:

N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services • Food Program
Starting a food business in North Carolina.

N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services • Marketing Program
Promotes and expands markets for North Carolina's agricultural.

Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
If you need assistance starting a new business or raising funds for an existing business, the EDPNC is here to help. Do you need help deciding what type of business to register as? What about tax IDs and how to get them, training or hiring employees, and what permits do you need? EDPNC is here to help navigate and direct you on your path to having your own business.

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) is focused on recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting the needs of existing businesses, connecting exporters to global customers, helping small business owners get their start, and attracting tourists and visitors from all over the world.

Small Business and Technology Development Center
A business development service of The University of North Carolina system, the SBTDC's technology counselors provide free, one-on-one business counseling to help emerging North Carolina-based businesses bring new technologies to market. The SBTDC also offers a business plan outline, free publications, and more.

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
CFSA is a farmer-driven, membership-based non-profit that helps people in North and South Carolina grow, eat, and enjoy local, organic food, flowers, and fibers.

Employment Security Commission of North Carolina
Business service information on taxes, employees, insurance, and more.

N.C. Industrial Commission
Information for employers.

N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Small business environmental assistance.

N.C. Association of Local Health Directors
List of local health departments and directors.

N.C. Department of Insurance
Insurance information for businesses.

N.C. Department of Labor
Sign up for a new business packet, information on OSHA, Wage and Hour, and more.

N.C. Department of the Secretary of State
Information on a variety of topics - trademarks, corporations, tax credit programs, and more.

N.C. Department of Revenue
NC tax information for businesses.

N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles
Information on Commercial Trucking requirements.