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David replied to the topic How to ship baked goods in the forum California 11 years ago
If you run a cottage food operation, then you can legally only make food from your home kitchen. To make your product in a commercial kitchen, you need to be operating under a different license (which would also allow you to ship out-of-state).
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David replied to the topic Do I need a Cottage Permit If… in the forum California 11 years ago
Crystal, I can tell you that a cottage food permit is for those only preparing food in their home kitchen. Since you are not doing this, then the law won’t apply to you. As for what’s the best way for you to sell your pre-made goods, I really have no idea. I am totally unfamiliar with the process for using your home as a sales venue outside of the…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Fresh cut cucumbers & peppers in the forum California 11 years, 1 month ago
Generally, PHFs need to be refrigerated and non-PHFs do not require refrigeration. California does not allow pickles as a cottage food, and would also not allow cut produce, unless it’s been baked or prepared in some way to make it shelf-stable. To sell your items, you need to setup a standard food business and make your items from a commercial kitchen.
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David replied to the topic Candy in California in the forum California 11 years, 4 months ago
Sandy, I personally know many cottage food operations in CA that make caramels and have had them approved. However, some counties are a little stricter than others, but I still don’t think any would say no. What county are you from? Of course, the only way to know for sure would be to talk to your county’s environmental health department.
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Here too you’d need to post in the forum for Sandy to see your comment.
David Crabill created the group California 12 years ago
I don’t know where Crystal resides but our local office of Environmental Health has been a wealth of information for me regarding the ins and outs of what has been required concerning permitting.
Thanks for responding. In order for Crystal to see your post, you need to add it to the forum itself. This is just my activity feed. Thanks.
Oh ok, thanks for letting me know. I’m still trying to navigate this site.