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David replied to the topic CFO Class A/B Permit Steps in the forum California 10 years, 7 months ago
First of all, I think it’s unlikely that savory jams would be allowed under this law. The types of canned goods you can produce must have an appropriate combination of sweet and/or acidic. I don’t think there’s an instance where your jams or jellies could include vegetables. This resource should help explain what’s allowed.
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Sohna Ravindran-Kandpal posted an update in the group California 10 years, 7 months ago
Hi, I’m thinking of opening a home bakery in the Bay Area, and am doing research on it as part of my market research class at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension. I was wondering if I could post a survey here on owning a home bakery in the Bay Area? It’s around 10 questions, and should give me useful info both for my class and my decision.
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sussy posted an update in the group California 10 years, 7 months ago
Hi im looking into selling cupcakes from my home and the class A licence says we cant use dairy, eggs or cream..what are the ingredients i can use for my cakes and frosting?
Im in LA
Those restrictions mostly apply to unbaked items. If you bake an item with a heavy amount of eggs or cream, like a custard, that’s not allowed, but one or two eggs in a thoroughly-baked cake is fine.
Almost any kind of frosting without eggs, cream, or cream cheese will likely be approved by your health dept. Buttercream frostings are allowed. You…[Read more]
@david butterceam is maid with butter milk or cream can i still use regular butter or do i hve to use a bairy free butter n milk
You can use butter (does not need to be dairy-free) in your frostings, but you can’t use cream. I also don’t think you can use buttermilk. Butter does not have a high moisture content, so it is safe at room temperature, which is why it’s allowed. You probably can’t produce your own butter to make a buttercream frosting, but maybe your county would…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic Prepackaged Tea Leaves in the forum California 10 years, 8 months ago
Yes, you can sell dry tea with a cottage food permit.
Marie posted an update in the group California 10 years, 8 months ago
Hello, I am planning to start a CFO in Los Angeles. On the application it asks: “Have you obtained planning approval to operate as a CFO from the City/County Planning Department?” Well I have been all over the Dept of City Planning City of LA’s website, tried calling multiple phone extensions and cannot seem to get any info on how to get this…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic Nieve in the forum California 10 years, 8 months ago
Antes de lo puedo tener en espanol, necesito un traductor.
David replied to the topic Selling fruit items in the forum California 10 years, 8 months ago
If you want to sell chocolate-covered strawberries, you need to prepare them in a commercial kitchen. There is no license that would allow you to do this from home. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Store front in the forum California 10 years, 8 months ago
You don’t report sales, aside from reporting income on taxes. One protection you would get from the law is simply being a legal business, and nobody can sue you as long as you stay within the law.
The state would never have time to sue… more likely it would be a consumer or someone who didn’t like you. This is a rare occurrence that might…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Sellers Permit in Los Angeles California in the forum California 10 years, 8 months ago
Food is not necessarily non-taxable, especially at the county or city levels. Also, for events that charge an admission fee, I’ve heard that all food sold must be taxed. I’m not a tax expert, but I know that this stuff can be pretty complex and you should try to find someone in the govt who knows what they’re talking about.
You would want to get…[Read more]
Jess replied to the topic Sellers Permit in Los Angeles California in the forum California 10 years, 8 months ago
I’m trying to piece together info from different threads and wanted to ask for some further explanation?
Seller’s Permit – They are free from the state, and I find myself running into events and farmer’s markets that require them. How does applying for one make a CFO responsible for taxes, though? Since food is non taxable, will we have to…[Read more]
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Hi Sohna, I saw your post on Facebook. You could post it in the CA group, but honestly, I don’t think you’ll get any responses from that. This community just isn’t as well-developed as the two FB groups. Likely anyone on here who would respond would also be part of those groups. I would answer it myself, except I don’t own a CFO. I hope your…[Read more]
Thanks, David! I’ll reach out to Chris too.
I did want to say that I love this website. It seems so full of info, and it’s been really useful!