SW · 1 year from issuance
Scanner Waiver
Allows a retail food store to sell groceries without affixing a price label to every item (in exchange, strict price-accuracy and shelf-tag rules apply).
Filing fee
$250
Typical turnaround
4–6 weeks (includes on-site scanner audit)
Term
1 year from issuance
Documents required
- Store inventory count (SKU)
- Scanner count per register
- Most recent price-accuracy audit
- $250–$1,000 fee by store size
Two ways to submit
Online (recommended)
Submit through the DOS e-licensing portal. New users create an account; existing licensees use their license number to renew.
Open e-licensing portalIn person / by mail
Division of Standards
1 Federal Street, Suite 730
Boston, MA 02110