Alabama - Register to become a Tomato Handler

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Register to become a Tomato Handler, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Department of Agriculture link

   Note: The applicant has to click on the state to find nearby office to them.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the respective officer.
3. Applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
4. The Applicant has to make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
5. Applicant has to attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
6. The fee for this procedure has to paid as per the authority’s request.
7. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and the submitted document.
8. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets the notification through mail to get the license.
9. The applicant can get the certificate by visiting the office within 3weeks.

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Required Documents

• Photo identity proof of the food business operators.
• Business certificate,
• Proof of possession of business premises

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AMS – Agriculture Marketing Service
Phone: CALL (833) ONE-USDA (202) 720-2791
Email: askusda@usda.gov
USDA state offices in Alabama link

Note: The applicant has to click on the state to find nearby office to them.
USDA Service centres link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to register as tomato handler is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity of the tomato handler certificate is for one year.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure takes up to 3 weeks.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name & address of grower
• E-mail address
• Date of birth
• Citizenship
• Age
• Occupation
• Street
• City
• State
• Telephone
• Business Name of Applicant
• Street Address
• City, State, Zip Code
• Mailing Address
• Telephone Number
• Fax Number
• Email address

Need for the Document

• A tomato handler who is certified as a registered handler is a handler who has adequate facilities to meet the requirements for preparing tomatoes for market, obtains inspection on tomatoes handled, agrees to handle tomatoes in compliance with the order’s grade, size and container requirements, pays applicable assessments on a timely basis, submits reports required by the Committee, and agrees to comply with other regulatory requirements on the handling of tomatoes grown in the production area.

Information which might help

For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Handlers desiring to make shipments of tomatoes for relief, charity, pickling, processing, export, and experimental purposes, or such other purposes.

External Links

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