Seal of Quality Program Pre-Qualify Checklist

Thank you for your interest in the Hawaii Seal of Quality (SOQ) Program, a statewide branding program to promote genuine, Hawaii-Grown, Hawaii-Made, Premium agricultural products.  Please review the requirements below to determine if your product qualifies for the SOQ program prior to submitting an application with your $50 application fee. Contact Yukashi Smith at [email protected] or (808)-973-9627 if you have questions.

 

	For ALL Applicants
	Review HAR 4-135, Seals of Quality Program rules https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/add/files/2013/01/SOQ-Administrative-Rules.pdf
	Registered with BREG https://cca.hawaii.gov/breg/
	List the retail products to bear the SOQ logo

 

	Requirements for Unprocessed/Fresh Produce (includes green coffee)
	Grown/Raised in Hawaii with minimum grade if applicable https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/admin-rules/
	Tax ID number
	Food Safety Certificates if applicable
	DOA Dealers License if applicable https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/qad/files/2012/12/qad-dl-2a.pdf
	General Guidelines for Product Labeling https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/qad/files/2013/01/msdlabeing-guidelines-02.12.pdf
	Labels must be reviewed and approved by the DOA Quality Assurance Division, Measurement Standards Branch.  Email proposed label to: [email protected]

 

	Requirements for Processed/Value-added Products
	Product must be a minimum of 51% Hawaii origin (ingredients and/or value-added)
	Manufactured, assembled, fabricated, or produced in Hawaii
	Tax ID number
	Food Safety Certificates if applicable
	DOH Food Establishment Permit if applicable https://health.hawaii.gov/san/permit-applications/food-establishment-permit-applications/
	DOA Dealers License if applicable https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/qad/files/2012/12/qad-dl-2a.pdf
	FDA Food Facility Registration if applicable https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FoodFacilityRegistration/ucm2006831.htm
	General Guidelines for Product Labeling https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/qad/files/2013/01/msdlabeing-guidelines-02.12.pdf
	Labels must be reviewed and approved by the DOA Quality Assurance Division, Measurement Standards Branch Email proposed label to: [email protected]