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David replied to the topic selling at my church function in the forum Virginia 10 years, 1 month ago
The short answer is, most likely, yes. You would not be using Virginia’s cottage food law. Here is the longer answer: http://forrager.com/faq/#nonprofit
Let me know if you need more info.David replied to the topic Starting Business under Cottage Law in the forum Virginia 10 years, 1 month ago
That’s correct.
David replied to the topic Interstate Sales in the forum Maryland 10 years, 2 months ago
You must follow Maryland’s laws, and I don’t think they will allow you to sell in PA.
S&S Caramel posted an update in the group Virginia 10 years, 3 months ago
I make Salted Caramels at home and typically would give them out to friends and co-workers. Recently a boutique store wants to offer them. I also want to be able to sell them online. I take it this would fall under commercial and not cottage laws, right?
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David replied to the topic Starting Business under Cottage Law in the forum Virginia 10 years, 5 months ago
Salads do not fall under the cottage food law… you need a commercial license: http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Home Based Candies in the forum Maryland 10 years, 5 months ago
The reason they are not on the list is because I couldn’t find any firm info online that verified that candy is allowed in MD. However, I also couldn’t find any evidence to suggest that they are not allowed. So I really don’t know, and you’ll need to call the health dept to find out.
David replied to the topic CSA sales? in the forum Maryland 10 years, 5 months ago
The difference is that you are not meeting the end consumers like you would be at a farmers market, so it’s not allowed, as far as I know. Also, it’s not entirely clear what is an allowed food in Maryland, but tortillas are probably not allowed because they’re not baked.
David replied to the topic Starting Business under Cottage Law in the forum Virginia 10 years, 6 months ago
Yes — you should contact your planning division and see if there are any local requirements, like a general business license.
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Dr David A French, thermal process authority posted an update in the group Maryland 10 years, 9 months ago
I am a thermal process authority specializing in the needs of small-scale food entrepreneurs across the US. I also try to keep abreast of what’s happening with small-scale food processing. 866-539-2771 or dave@aardvarkassoc.com.
Dr David A French, thermal process authority posted an update in the group Virginia 10 years, 9 months ago
I am a thermal process authority specializing in the needs of small-scale food entrepreneurs across the US. I also try to keep abreast of what’s happening with small-scale food processing. 866-539-2771 or dave@aardvarkassoc.com.
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David replied to the topic Coffee roasting in the forum Maryland 10 years, 10 months ago
Many states allow roasted coffee, but Maryland doesn’t specifically list info about it online. I assume that you would be allowed to make it, given Maryland’s rules, but you need to ask your health department before going ahead. Sorry I can’t help you too much.
Storybook Bakery joined the group Virginia 10 years, 11 months ago
David replied to the topic Any pending legislation? in the forum Maryland 10 years, 12 months ago
No, there is not currently any kind of amendment bill that I know of. Maryland’s allowed foods are fairly typical, but somewhat more limited than most states. Other states also allow unbaked items like candy, popcorn, or dry mixes.
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That’s right. VA only lets you sell at farmers markets and from home (including delivery).