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Pamela Dilley joined the group Virginia 2 years, 10 months ago

Michelle D Perez posted an update in the group Virginia 2 years, 10 months ago

questions on the home food processing exemptions
Hello everyone! I am trying to navigate the requirements to sell baked goods under the food processing exemptions. I see that we cannot sell on-line (from my understanding, you can advertise but not conduct any money transactions on-line), we do not have to pay the annual $40 to VDACS but I cannot…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 2 years, 9 months ago
There’s a good chance that you need to get a general business license from your city or county, and they might be able to answer tax questions. Since you can’t get ahold of the ag dept, I’d recommend starting selling and not waiting on them. I have not heard of any specific restrictions against using buttercream frosting or using meringue powder.
- Michelle D Perez replied 2 years, 8 months ago
  Thank you for the information. I’ll try and reach out to the city/county after I arrive. I wish this was easier to navigate.

Michelle D Perez joined the group Virginia 2 years, 10 months ago

Storybook Bakery replied to the topic Greetings Virginia CFO ! in the forum Virginia 2 years, 10 months ago

Good evening!

You are not able to sell online under regular cottage food operations. If you would like to sell online and/or ship items (as we do), you would have to become a home food manufacturer/processor, which requires an application and inspection by VDACS. The process is rigorous but worth investing the time and effort if you have…[Read more]

Cathy replied to the topic Greetings Virginia CFO ! in the forum Virginia 2 years, 10 months ago

HI, Lisa. Sorry I saved the email notification, but the weeks got away from me. Unfortunately, you are correct that we aren’t allowed online sales where there is a shopping cart and payment option. I, too, have a website and a Facebook page (as well as a Google business profile and Instagram). I post my menu options in the various places and…[Read more]

Lisa started the topic Greetings Virginia CFO ! in the forum Virginia 2 years, 11 months ago

I’m wondering who’s active on this forum. I’d love to hear from others in VA. I’m confused about some of our laws regarding the restriction on online sales. I have a website. I have a Facebook page. Customers want to pay at checkout when they order. Are we really restricted from collecting payment online? This is how most people make payments…[Read more]

Lisa joined the group Virginia 2 years, 11 months ago

David Crabill replied to the topic Definition of Extracts? in the forum California 3 years, 1 month ago

For the fruit blossoms, I don’t know but I doubt it. For the second, it probably depends on your county. Some counties will be very strict and will say no to anything that’s not on the official state list of allowed foods. Either way, I recommend that you contact your local environmental health dept for clarification on whether you can make these items.

Everard replied to the topic Definition of Extracts? in the forum California 3 years, 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your timely (and insightful), very much appreciated! I had a follow-up question: are fruit blossoms considered fruits under the Cottage Food Law or would they be another category? And I guess a second question, lol – are DIY saline solutions something covered by the Cottage Food Law (the saline solution would be dialed in for…[Read more]

David Crabill replied to the topic Definition of Extracts? in the forum California 3 years, 2 months ago

They mean 70 proof alcohol that’s flavored with those (and only those) items. Here are the categories:
Apple * Apricot * Blackberry * Blueberry * Cherry * Chocolate * Clove *
Cinnamon * Cranberry * Grapefruit * Lemon * Lime * Orange * Peach * Pear
* Pineapple * Pomegranate * Raspberry * Strawberry * and Vanilla

You wouldn’t be able to use the…[Read more]

Everard started the topic Definition of Extracts? in the forum California 3 years, 2 months ago

I read this the newest version of the Approved Cottage Foods list (Sept 15, 2022): “EXTRACTSCONTAININGATLEAST70PROOFOR35%FOOD-GRADEFOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ETHANOL/ALCOHOL.
Only those listed or combinations of those listed are allowed.”
– This sounds interesting but I am trying to figure out what they mean by extracts? Do they mean like tinctures and…[Read more]

Everard joined the group California 3 years, 2 months ago

James McKenna joined the group California 3 years, 3 months ago

David Crabill replied to the topic Fermented in the forum Virginia 3 years, 4 months ago

As far as I know, fermented foods are not allowed under VA’s basic cottage food law. However, you can sell up to $3k of acidified foods, including pickles (non-traditional) and hot sauce.

You MIGHT be able to use VA’s home food processing law to sell more than that, but I’m not sure how many ag dept allow home food processing operations.

And you…[Read more]

George Heston joined the group Virginia 3 years, 4 months ago

Ervin Jason joined the group California 3 years, 6 months ago

Joe Ngo joined the group California 3 years, 9 months ago

Maddy Morrissey joined the group Virginia 3 years, 9 months ago

Seungjin Kim joined the group California 3 years, 10 months ago

Jillian Legge joined the group Virginia 3 years, 10 months ago

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