David Crabill
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Edward, thanks for bringing this up, as this is something that the site wasn’t really clear about. The law only allows “farm stands”, so yours would need to be on a farm. I have updated Texas’ page to make this more clear.
No, you can’t use vegetables or cheeses in any of your products.
No, these items are not allowed. There are only a few states that allow extracts.
Yeah, it is frustrating, but you really can’t move forward without talking to them. You might need to stop by in-person.
If they don’t know, then don’t worry about the sales tax. You should be exempt anyway.
You should be able to make baklava, but since it’s not explicitly listed on the allowed foods list, you should check with the health dept first.
Debbie, Ohio is usually pretty flexible with what they allow, but it doesn’t look like they currently allow mustard through their cottage food law. Sorry!
You can have a cottage food business, but you can’t deliver. People will need to pick the items up from your home.
Arizona is pretty lenient… you will be fine with this kind of item.
You don’t need a nutrition label on your products unless you make a health claim, like “low-fat”. Just apply for an exemption.
The FDA’s info confuses me too, but I know you don’t have to register with them (aside from that exemption). Sorry, I really have no idea if info about preservative ratios exists.
Yes, all the rules that are on Florida’s page. Also contact your planning division to make sure your region doesn’t have any other requirements. And Miami-Dade county is currently not allowing cottage food operations, in case you live there.
April, I just want to further clarify my response. I still think that you are exempt from all taxes, but since I wrote this answer, I have learned that in some states, only state taxes are exempt, and local (city and/or county) taxes still apply to cottage food sales. To be sure for your region, you should contact your County Tax Collector or Business Tax Office.
