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Bridget Holmes joined the group Packaging & Labeling 9 years, 12 months ago

Searcy Lewis joined the group Packaging & Labeling 10 years ago

David replied to the topic Online sales in the forum Colorado 10 years, 1 month ago

Lauren, you need to prepare them in a commercial kitchen and get licensed from the health dept. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial

Tomiwa Osunkoya joined the group Packaging & Labeling 10 years, 1 month ago

David replied to the topic A real "greenie" in the forum Colorado 10 years, 1 month ago

I’d recommend contacting the sales tax division in Pueblo to see what you should be charging. Here’s some generic info about sales tax: http://forrager.com/faq/#sales-tax

Here is some basic info about starting your business: http://forrager.com/faq/#starting

My “advice”, if you will, is to start out small and don’t get too caught up in trying to…[Read more]

Anne Zander posted an update in the group Colorado 10 years, 2 months ago

CDPHE is holding what they are calling Cottage Food Stakeholder group meetings on a monthly basis in order to hear from cottage food producers/vendors. The CDPHE wants input into setting up the guidelines for the “pickled vegetables” products that will be Tier 2 food product they can make and sell but probably not until mid-2016.

Anne Zander joined the group Colorado 10 years, 2 months ago

David replied to the topic Making doughnuts in CO in the forum Colorado 10 years, 3 months ago

CO’s health dept has chosen not to include donuts on their allowed list, which means they’re probably not allowed unless they’re baked donuts. I don’t think jam, jelly, or frosting would be an issue… I believe that anything fried would not be allowed. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial

CFOAA joined the group Colorado 10 years, 3 months ago

Chris Northuis Kuck posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 3 months ago

Hi all, I’m new to this site so bear with me if I may be asking a redundant question. I am a pet sitter, and recently started making dog treats. My treats are human grade: gluten free flour, ground flaxseed, eggs, pumpkin puree, and peanut butter. I understand that I cannot sell “dog food” under the cottage law, but I am thinking of labeling…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 10 years, 3 months ago
Yes, I would say so. If your primary intention is to sell dog treats, I’d recommend you use the systems established for that type of business. Just for the record, every type of pet food should also be edible by humans. You might try selling them under-the-table for a couple months to verify that there is demand for your dog treats.
- Chris Northuis Kuck replied 10 years, 3 months ago
  My first batch flew out the door! I definitely think there is a market for them. I agree that every dog food should be edible by humans, but I can guarantee that the majority of store brand dog foods are horrible for dogs! My Jack Russell is highly allergic to any dog food containing grains, corn, chicken, beef. He scratches like a maniac.…[Read more]

Chris Northuis Kuck joined the group Florida 10 years, 3 months ago

David replied to the topic Home Based Cakery in the forum Colorado 10 years, 4 months ago

Katherine, I also recommend thoroughly reading the Colorado law page, but the short answer is “no”, you do not need a license from the health dept, though you may need other licenses to start your business. http://forrager.com/faq/#starting

Amy Huffman joined the group Colorado 10 years, 4 months ago

Katherine MacElwain started the topic Home Based Cakery in the forum Colorado 10 years, 4 months ago

I just recently moved to Arvada, CO, do I need to get a cottage food license to sell cakes? I am so lost on where to start.

Katherine MacElwain joined the group Colorado 10 years, 4 months ago

Felicia Hill joined the group Packaging & Labeling 10 years, 4 months ago

Brandi posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago

I would like to know where to begin about getting the legislation changed in FL regarding our guidelines. Any suggestions? There’s a large community of bakers who have a passion for baking but our limits for sales is on a hobby level. I’m a stay at home mom to a special needs son, I can’t have a 9-5 job, but would love to be able to bring in more…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 10 years, 4 months ago
Usually amendments start with someone like you. There is a huge number of home bakers in Florida so I think someone just needs to get the ball rolling. Here’s an article about amending a cottage food law: http://forrager.com/2015/05/lobbying-amending-cottage-food-law/
- Brandi replied 10 years, 4 months ago
  PERFECT! Thanks! This is exactly what I needed! Do you know of any groups/people in FL that have started a movement already? This article suggests to do a thorough search to see if there are any others. I’m just not sure where to start on that either. :-/
David Crabill replied 10 years, 4 months ago
You could try doing a Google search for cottage food law petitions. I don’t know of anyone currently working on Florida’s law.

scott joined the group Packaging & Labeling 10 years, 5 months ago

Lindsay Wood joined the group Packaging & Labeling 10 years, 5 months ago

David replied to the topic Brevard County in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago

First of all, although I’m familiar with the law, I’m not really in a position where I could override anything that an official in your area says. Here are my thoughts:
1) Your farmers market manager is telling you that you can’t use the cottage food law. You need to make you food in a commercial kitchen and get a few other things. There’s no…[Read more]

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