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Quality Assurance and Regulations

The mission of the Division of Quality Assurance and Regulations is to provide marketing assistance and consumer protection for Maine’s agriculture, industry, and citizens. The Division ensures that a safe, high quality food supply is maintained, that weighing and measuring devices used in commerce are correct, and that standards used in law enforcement are properly calibrated and accurate.

The Quality Assurance Program enhances marketing opportunities for Maine companies and producers by ensuring that Agricultural commodities produced in Maine meet or exceed minimum quality standards. This assurance results in increased consumer confidence, fostering an increase in business and profitability.

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Contacts:

Augusta Office: (207) 287-3841

Ron Dyer, Director

Steven Giguere, Program Manager

Michelle Newbegin, Inspection Analyst

Presque Isle Office: (207) 764-2100

John McCrea, Food Inspection Supervisor (State/Federal Inspection Services)

Joe Brooker, Inspection Analyst (207) 764-2115

 

                Food Safety Recalls

 

                Division News

New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Bottle Redemption Fraud

Bottle Redemption Fraud

FDA Guidance for food safety in Floods, Hurricanes, Power Outages

 

                Training Opportunities

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                Draft Rules

 

*State relay number for the hearing impaired or for inquiries about aids for the visually impaired (documents in large print or Braille) (207) 287-3871