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Tina R. Royce posted an update in the group Other Foods 3 years, 8 months ago

im i N.M. im dehydrating my own spices and making my own rubs and mixes, it that allowed in NM no clue how to start out and whats required to sell at farmers market.

David Crabill replied 3 years, 8 months ago
Yes that is allowed in NM. You need to take a food safety course and depending on your area, you might need a permit from the health dept as well. Read through this page, especially the Business section: https://forrager.com/law/new-mexico/

Tina R. Royce joined the group Other Foods 3 years, 8 months ago

David Crabill replied to the topic Banana Pudding Home Sales in the forum Illinois 3 years, 8 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

Char joined the group Packaging & Labeling 3 years, 9 months ago

Char joined the group Business 3 years, 9 months ago

Claire Freeman posted an update in the group Business 3 years, 9 months ago

I am just beginning my “cookies and other assorted sweets” home-based business in SC and am a bit nervous about the sales tax idea. My understanding is that our county does not require me to have a business license but that I DO need to get a tax ID number. Any wisdom out there?

David Crabill replied 3 years, 8 months ago
I’m not sure, but I will say that sales tax requirements are very dependent on the area that you live. Someone one county over might have different requirements. I’d recommend visiting a local farmers market and ask the vendors what they’ve learned about licensing and taxes. That would probably be faster than trying to find the right person in the…[Read more]

CM Freeman joined the group Business 3 years, 9 months ago