Linda

If you’re referring to the Home Kitchen Operation law, that was signed by the governor in 2014. This year’s amendment was also signed a couple months ago. Maybe they were just referring to the fact that they haven’t signed an ordinance?

Stephanie, the law page only gives an overview, but it’s best to read the law yourself: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2013-14%20ENR/hB/HB1094%20ENR.PDF

Most of the things you’re trying to confirm are correct, so I’ll only point out deviations. The allowed foods list give a general overview: it is not intended to be comprehensive, but…[Read more]

Those are some crazy costs for label approval!

How can they not allow you to sell directly outside of San Diego County when the law specifically allows it?

Those are some crazy costs for label approval!

How can they not allow you to sell directly outside of San Diego County when the law specifically allows it?

I think the problem with cookie businesses is that they’re often more fun than profitable. If you’re interested in turning it into a money-making business, I’d recommend skipping the markets and trying to focus on direct deliveries of batch orders. And if you do some markets, consider them an advertising expense and then you can’t be…[Read more]

Yes, you would need to get your kitchen inspected: http://forrager.com/law/north-carolina/

This question has come up a couple times:
http://forrager.com/groups/laws/forum/topic/total-number-of-cfos-nationwide/
http://forrager.com/groups/laws/forum/topic/licensed-kitchens-in-us/

Honestly, I still don’t think it would be possible to even generally ballpark the number. The correct answer is probably “more than you think”. If you include…[Read more]

Generally speaking, for Texas, if it’s not on the allowed list (as specified in the law), then it’s probably not allowed at all. You can check with the health dept about items that aren’t on the allowed list, but they’ll probably say that you need to produce them in a commercial kitchen.