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Oil_Natkritta joined the group California 9 years, 8 months ago
David replied to the topic Store front in the forum California 9 years, 9 months ago
All of your products need to be packaged and labeled in your home, regardless of how they’re sold. The section of the law that you mentioned is intended for a restaurant that buys your product and then integrates it into their menu. Since your mom is appears to be a convenience store and not a food facility (which would have a commercial kitchen),…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Store front in the forum California 9 years, 9 months ago
That’s great to hear, Krystle. Sometimes the health dept just doesn’t like the laws the way they are written. But it could also be that they thought they knew what they were talking about and didn’t want to admit that they were wrong. I’m glad they finally chose to allow it.
Rosanne Avila posted an update in the group California 9 years, 9 months ago
Does anyone have any lessons learned or advice they can share about their kitchen inspection? Just want to make sure all goes well. Thank you!!
Rosanne Avila joined the group California 9 years, 9 months ago
David replied to the topic Home Businesses Operating without Permits in the forum California 9 years, 9 months ago
Jess, I understand your concerns and I know it’s frustrating. You can imagine how all of the small local bakeries felt when the cottage food law got passed… what was the point of them going thru all the setup effort a year or two ago?
In addition to the CFOs that are bending the cottage food law, there are many many more that are ignoring the…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Store front in the forum California 9 years, 9 months ago
Well in that case, my latter comments stand. She should be able to help you because she’s family, and you should be able to be her employee. If I’m mistaken about this, I’d like to know. But sometimes health depts are mistaken too.
Jess replied to the topic Home Businesses Operating without Permits in the forum California 9 years, 9 months ago
I’m located in Agoura Hills and delivering to all of LA and Ventura Counties. Nice to meet you Bridget!
My product is homemade desserts- pies and cookies for now, but I sell some custom orders of scones and muffins as well. I’m not sure that Etsy is the right place for me, as no matter how much you stress on each listing and the home page that…[Read more]
Jess started the topic Home Businesses Operating without Permits in the forum California 9 years, 9 months ago
I started up my baking CFO last September and have been using Etsy to sell my products for delivery and pick up only. I’ve been posting my site all over Facebook, Instagram, etc., trying to get my business name out there and I’ve continually run into other businesses that clearly state they are baking in a home kitchen, but they are shipping…[Read more]
brad joined the group California 9 years, 9 months ago
Jess joined the group California 9 years, 9 months ago
David replied to the topic Store front in the forum California 9 years, 9 months ago
Krystle, am I understanding correctly that you want to make your CFO products at your mom’s shop? That wouldn’t be allowed. You can only make products for your CFO from your own home. In fact, the entire production process, including packaging and labeling, should be contained to your home and shouldn’t happen in your mom’s shop. Then you would…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Store front in the forum California 9 years, 9 months ago
The health dept is correct. You are a CFO, and your mom would have to be a food processing establishment. Since a CFO can’t be a food processing establishment (by definition in the law), you can’t both be in the same business. It is possible to do what you want to, but you need to create two separate businesses — one for you and one for your mom.…[Read more]
Carlyn Moore joined the group California 9 years, 9 months ago
Bouquet Chocolates joined the group California 9 years, 9 months ago
David replied to the topic Fermented beverages in the forum California 9 years, 10 months ago
Holly, I don’t think you’ll make much progress until you contact the health dept directly. It doesn’t appear that this will get added to the approved food list anytime soon.
David replied to the topic Kombucha! What license do I need to sell in California? in the forum California 9 years, 10 months ago
You need a commercial license: http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
Holly replied to the topic Fermented beverages in the forum California 9 years, 10 months ago
Hi Justine,
I was wondering if you’ve made any progress getting licensed to sell fermented products. I’ve found it’s very hard to get any info in CA.Holly joined the group California 9 years, 10 months ago
Bridget R Doyle joined the group California 9 years, 10 months ago
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Most people find it to be easier than they expect. Make sure your kitchen is clean and there aren’t bugs in any cupboards. The inspector will let you know if anything needs to be adjusted. This video is helpful, though it was made by the person who pioneered the cottage food law in WA, which should have stricter inspections:…[Read more]