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David Crabill replied to the topic Ship Cookies in CA? in the forum California 5 years ago

You cannot ship products in CA. I’m actually working on a bill this year to try to allow in-state shipping.

Cathy posted an update in the group Food Safety 5 years ago

Am I correct in thinking I cannot use cream cheese frosting as a cottage food operation? I am in Virginia, and I see that Buttercream frostings are considered “borderline” meaning acceptable. Does cream cheese frosting require refrigeration for the finished baked good?

Cathy joined the group Food Safety 5 years ago

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Valerie Breun posted an update in the group Food Safety 5 years, 3 months ago

Hello all! As a CFO in FL, I am struggling understanding shelf-stability in particular items -why certain ingredients/baked goods would need refrigeration, while others do not. For instance- in this recipe for Red Velvet Cookies (https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/cream-cheese-stuffed…/) – its ok to leave them at room temperature even though they…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 5 years, 3 months ago
Because it’s not always apparent when things are shelf-stable and when they are not, FL does not allow anything with cream cheese or butter (though butter in something thoroughly baked is allowed).
Regarding the science of it, there are a lot of variables at play. In general, sugar is a stabilizer that will make something more shelf-stable.…[Read more]
- Valerie Breun replied 5 years, 3 months ago
  Thanks David. What about fudge? Is that allowed in FL?
David Crabill replied 5 years, 3 months ago
Yes fudge should be allowed. https://forrager.com/law/florida/#food

Valerie Breun joined the group Food Safety 5 years, 3 months ago

Jonathan posted an update in the group Food Safety 5 years, 5 months ago

I have just begun making shrubs – the fruit syrup and vinegar mixture. I am trying to find information about what I need to do to safely bottle and store this for sale.

Jonathan joined the group Food Safety 5 years, 5 months ago

Daniel Graves joined the group Cookies 5 years, 6 months ago

Daniel Graves joined the group Food Safety 5 years, 6 months ago

Jennifer replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum California 5 years, 7 months ago

haha I appreciate the support ;)
I did actually create an LLC to remove personal liability, but if I find after a year that I don’t need it, I’ll switch to save money.
Next steps are getting FBN validated, then getting a federal EIN, business license, state EIN and then a seller’s permit… I think that covers everything, for now haha

Thank you again

Marlyn replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum California 5 years, 7 months ago

Yes, indeed lots of paperwork to file…will drive you crazy, but you got this!!

Do you plan on having an employee? EIN numbers are generally used if you have employees. If you have no employees you won’t need an EIN.

If you’re just starting without employees (only you and family members) it’s best to start as a sole proprietor and use your own…[Read more]

Jennifer replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum California 5 years, 7 months ago

Yes, great call on the sellers permit. I kind of assumed I’d need that anyway. I looked into it and it appears you need both a federal EIN and state EIN first, and the state EIN requires a business license with the city to obtain one. So many legalities! haha Thanks again

Marlyn replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum California 5 years, 7 months ago

You’re welcome. Yes, the same knowledge applies for class B as well, which is the permit I use to have. It will also be nice for you to be able to buy supplies wholesale with the sellers permit. Good luck with your business :) Take care!

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