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Karemah joined the group California 11 years, 7 months ago

chad posted an update in the group California 11 years, 7 months ago

what kind of sweeteners can be used for jams under the cottage food. Am I reading it wrong or could a CFO not be able to use Stevia?

David Crabill replied 11 years, 7 months ago
Regular sugar is definitely allowed. For artificial sweeteners, you’ll need to talk to your environmental health dept to see what they allow.

chad joined the group California 11 years, 7 months ago

Amie posted an update in the group Illinois 11 years, 7 months ago

What is the definition of baked candy? Are chocolate candies (ie: dipped pretzel rods, turtles, truffles) allowed under either the cottage law or the home kitchen operation? What about chocolate covered fruit, like chocolate covered strawberries, or caramel apples that are also dipped in chocolate?

David Crabill replied 11 years, 7 months ago
I actually don’t know what kind of candy that refers to, but some state’s laws do say that baked candy is allowed, so I figure there must be some kind of candy that falls under that category. Illinois’ law doesn’t actually say anything about candy — it just says “not a potentially hazardous baked good”. I know that mochi is a type of baked candy,…[Read more]

Amie joined the group Illinois 11 years, 7 months ago

Sharlene Roberts-Caudle joined the group California 11 years, 7 months ago

Nora Barnard joined the group California 11 years, 7 months ago

Crowdbaker posted an update in the group New Jersey 11 years, 7 months ago

Hi David,
Regarding the bill and current NJ law. Is it legal to bake a cake at home and sell it to someone directly? No store, no farmer’s market….

David Crabill replied 11 years, 7 months ago
There is no NJ law allowing homemade food: http://forrager.com/law/new-jersey/

Crowdbaker joined the group New Jersey 11 years, 7 months ago

Simply Delicious Homemade Desserts by Kim posted an update in the group California 11 years, 7 months ago

Good morning, I am in the process of getting my home occupation license in Roseville. I’ve paid for the Roseville business application, got my proof of publication for my business name, I have my kitchen floor plan and sellers permit from BOE and am scheduled to take the next Food Safety Certification Class. Can I sell at vending events now or do…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 11 years, 7 months ago
Have you received your permit from your environmental health dept yet? If so, then you can start selling now. After you start your business, you have a 3-month window to get training. However, online training is much simpler and could happen today… unless you’d rather take a class in-person.
- Simply Delicious Homemade Desserts by Kim replied 11 years, 7 months ago
  I wasn’t aware of the online training and I already purchashed the class for $90. bucks….darn. (i’ma checka nd see if I can get a refund.)
David Crabill replied 11 years, 7 months ago
I’d recommend you read everything on this page: http://forrager.com/law/california/
You are essentially getting more training than is required.

Simply Delicious Homemade Desserts by Kim joined the group California 11 years, 7 months ago

David replied to the topic Let's pressure farmers market association to consider cottage food applicants in the forum California 11 years, 8 months ago

I think the main reason is that they just don’t need to. Farmers markets are so popular that most of them have an abundance of sellers lining up. Some have a year-long waiting list. There are also some markets that only focus on produce, which is understandable.

Farmers markets that accept CFOs are usually ones that simply like the idea of…[Read more]

David replied to the topic When to use a barcode? in the forum California 11 years, 8 months ago

I haven’t heard of someone getting a barcode, but I’m sure it has been necessary for some indirect sales. If it were me, I’d wait until you have deals with the retail stores, and they can let you know if you need a barcode. They may not require one, or they may put a sticker on themselves.

David replied to the topic Confusion over packaging rules in the forum California 11 years, 8 months ago

I don’t know and it’s best to talk to your environmental health dept. I’m pretty sure that you don’t need to worry about the ink on your labels. As for the packaging, I think it wouldn’t need to be food safe, but if you’re selling the items in the box, then maybe there’s a rule out there that states that it must be safe.

David replied to the topic Chocolate Covered Strawberries in the forum California 11 years, 8 months ago

I don’t think they are. You can check with your environmental health dept, but they aren’t on the list so I highly doubt they will be allowed. (even though they are the combination of two allowed items)

David replied to the topic home based cooking classes with home grown food? in the forum California 11 years, 8 months ago

A cottage food operation is only for someone preparing and packaging products in their home kitchen, and then selling them to consumers for consumption outside of the home. I’m not sure if home cooking classes are even possible in CA, but you can talk to your health dept to see what the options are.

Raymundus Butarbutar replied to the topic Confusion over packaging rules in the forum California 11 years, 8 months ago

Are the boxes for transport? If so, I dont think it needs to be food grade. From the CDPH pamhplet #12 http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/Documents/fdbCFOlabel.pdf it seems like you only need food grade ink and packaging if it TOUCHES the food or PENETRATES the packaging.

*TINLA: This is not legal advice

Raymundus Butarbutar started the topic Let's pressure farmers market association to consider cottage food applicants in the forum California 11 years, 8 months ago

Hey guys,

I’m tired of reading provision in farmers market association saying they’re not taking food made under the cottage food license “as of yet”. I want to draft a letter for each market’s board of directors to pressure them to seriously consider us as legitimate business applicants. If we have health permits, liability insurance, and good…[Read more]

Raymundus Butarbutar joined the group California 11 years, 8 months ago

David replied to the topic Sellers Permit in Los Angeles California in the forum California 11 years, 8 months ago

I believe it’s the state that issues seller permits, but I’m not sure if you need one. I know some counties require them, and fortunately they’re free. Even if your county doesn’t require them, a venue you sell at might require them. I know some CFOs get one just in case. The environmental health dept can tell you if they require thme.

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