Food Safety and Health Regulations: Includes FDA Food Code, state-specific food safety regulations, local health department requirements, and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) guidelines.
Licensing and Permits: Essential permits including food service licenses, health permits, business licenses, and alcohol service permits (if applicable).
Labor Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), state labor laws, minimum wage requirements, and workers' compensation requirements.
Health and Safety: OSHA regulations, food handler certification requirements, and safety training requirements.
Insurance Requirements: General liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and food contamination insurance coverage requirements.
Contract Law: Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), state contract laws, and Statute of Frauds requirements applicable to catering agreements.
Environmental Regulations: Waste disposal requirements, recycling regulations, and local environmental ordinances affecting catering operations.
Tax Regulations: Sales tax requirements, employment tax obligations, and state and local tax considerations for catering businesses.
Public Health Emergency Regulations: COVID-19 related requirements and other pandemic-related protocols affecting catering operations.
Allergen and Dietary Restrictions: Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act requirements and religious dietary considerations.
Anti-discrimination Laws: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Civil Rights Act, and state anti-discrimination laws affecting catering services.
