NH Maple producers....FDA registration

[spencer11]

I did a test last night and they are lead soldered, but they are in very good shape for the year, I'm sure once the word gets out I'm selling a lot I will be inspected. And I do plan to switch the pans out in about 2 years when I have the money to

[red maples]

spencer11, there isn't any connection between the maple association and the maple inspectors! The inspectors are part of the states AG department! If make and sell syrup, then they have the right by state law to inspect your operation! This is to make sure that light syrup is really light and syrup. that a GAL is a 128OZ. I have never had a bad experience
any of them! As a matter of fact I have always enjoy there visits! Not something to be afraid of, unlike FDA or USDA! But again if you are selling any amount of syrup at all! Your not to small to be inspected.

Very true they are all very nice. They can give a few pointers as far as your finished product goes. They are there to help you. no worries. They are usually at the annual meeting for the Assoc. as wellas the regional meeting testing Hydros and stuff. and just there to answer questions the best they can. Some of them are still learning as well. but they are evolving with the changes as we are.