Illinois
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David Crabill replied to the topic Illinois Commercial kitchen for cottage bakers in the forum Illinois 4 months, 1 week ago
Melanie is correct. It is specified in the law under the CFO definition:
“Cottage food operation” means an operation conducted by a person who produces or packages food or drink… in a kitchen located in that person’s primary domestic residence or another appropriately designed and equipped kitchen on a farm for direct sale by the owner, a family…
Melanie S replied to the topic Illinois Commercial kitchen for cottage bakers in the forum Illinois 4 months, 1 week ago
I understand that as a cottage baker I can only bake in MY home kitchen, but does that also mean that I CANNOT bake out of a commercial kitchen with the cottage food certificate and sell my products directly to my customers.
That’s exactly what it means. There is an intentional limitation created by restricting volume to that which can be m…[Read more]
Michelle Bahena started the topic Illinois Commercial kitchen for cottage bakers in the forum Illinois 4 months, 1 week ago
The IDPH guide states that…
“Cottage food operations are home-based food businesses conducted by a person who produces food or drink, other than foods and drinks listed as prohibited by Illinois law, in a kitchen located in that person’s primary domestic residence or another appropriately designed kitchen on a farm.”
I understand that as a c…[Read more]
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David Crabill replied to the topic list of what we can sell in the forum Illinois 1 year, 7 months ago
Yes, you can sell popcorn, nuts, candy, and most nonperishable snack foods.
However, you can only produce from your primary residence. I believe the health dept would determine that a motel room’s kitchen — even one that you use for the majority of the year — would not qualify for cottage food production.
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Melanie Schikore posted an update in the group Illinois 2 years, 6 months ago
Hello everyone, new to the group. Leveraging the new law that came into effect in January, we are intending to have a cottage industry selling various products that have ingredients from our permaculture-designed yard, including greens, herbs, fruit, etc. Looking forward to learning and sharing as we go.
Melanie S joined the group Illinois 2 years, 6 months ago
David Crabill replied to the topic Banana Pudding Home Sales in the forum Illinois 2 years, 7 months ago
Assuming your pudding has dairy and/or eggs in it, no, it would not be allowed under IL’s cottage food law. You’d need to produce it in a commercial kitchen. See the notes below the allowed foods list: https://forrager.com/law/illinois/#food
David Crabill replied to the topic Going over $1,000 in 2022 in the forum Illinois 2 years, 11 months ago
There is still the $1k limit if your county allows home kitchen operations and you’re selling outside of a farmers market. But as you mentioned, the law is changing and this limit is going away in 2022. If it were me, I’d probably fly under the radar for the next couple of months instead of going through the time and expense of setting up a…[Read more]
Amy posted an update in the group Illinois 3 years, 7 months ago
Are there any restrictions on delivery vs pickup under the cupcake law?
Amy posted an update in the group Illinois 3 years, 7 months ago
Various villages in Cook County have passed ordinances under the Cupcake Law.
Maywood – 2020
River Forest – 2020
Oak Park – 2016Amy joined the group Illinois 3 years, 7 months ago
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David Crabill replied to the topic IL Food Freedom bill passed; cottage food expansion in 2018 in the forum Illinois 7 years, 2 months ago
Christine, this will not affect the sales cap on the HKO law.
David Crabill replied to the topic IL Food Freedom bill passed; cottage food expansion in 2018 in the forum Illinois 7 years, 2 months ago
This is a fantastic advancement to the cottage food law! Good work Rebecca and team. Hopefully the governor signs it soon.
Although this is a dramatic improvement to the current cottage food law, and it represents a breakthrough in a state that has consistently been stubborn, I don’t think this can be properly termed a food freedom initiative. I…[Read more]
David Crabill replied to the topic $1,000 Monthly Limit in the forum Illinois 7 years, 2 months ago
The health dept could fine you, but I’m not sure if they will take immediate action. But once you go over the limit you are no longer operating as a home kitchen operation.
Here are some ideas for finding a commercial kitchen: http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial-kitchen
Christine Knight replied to the topic IL Food Freedom bill passed; cottage food expansion in 2018 in the forum Illinois 7 years, 2 months ago
That sounds like great news! I read the article, and if I understand correctly, this will only change things for the Cottage Food Law. Will any of the changes affect the Home Kitchen Operation Law (cupcake law)? I would love to see the cap on gross receipts removed for that as well!
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I’m not aware of any restrictions on either, though it would be possible for a county to add restrictions on pickup due to zoning laws.