Which organization may license homes for certain products like baked goods?

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA) is responsible for licensing homes for certain food products, specifically baked goods. This organization encompasses food safety regulations and marketing, ensuring that food products meet the established safety and quality standards before they can be sold to the public. The NCDA is instrumental in supporting local food production and ensuring compliance with state regulations regarding food processing and sales. By licensing home-based operations, the NCDA helps to facilitate the growth of small businesses while maintaining consumer safety.

In contrast, the FDA primarily regulates food products at the federal level, focusing on interstate commerce and large-scale manufacturing rather than individual home-based productions. The USDA deals with agricultural products, meat, poultry, and egg processing, which is outside the scope of home-baked goods. The Health Department oversees sanitation and health codes applicable to food service establishments but does not specifically handle licensing for home-based food producers like the NCDA does.