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David replied to the topic Caramel Apples in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
It should be okay, but you still need to check with your county’s environmental health dept. If they choose to disallow it, there’s not much you can do about it.
Rae started the topic Caramel Apples in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
I know Candy Apples are one of the approved food on the list but not sure if caramel apples that are made from scratch are ok. A classic recipe from scratch uses a caramel that is made and includes canned condensed milk so not sure if adding that ingredient would work. It still does not require refrigeration.
David replied to the topic Delivery of product? in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
Products must be hand-delivered, but since you can have one employee, you can hire someone to deliver for you. You can’t use a delivery service, like UPS.
David replied to the topic Shipping in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
As a CFO, you are allowed one employee. It is possible to consider a delivery driver to be your one employee.
The intent of the direct sales limitation is to provide accountability by having the producer and consumer meet in-person. Online sales and shipping bypasses that personal interaction, and I think that’s why it isn’t allowed. However,…[Read more]
Rae joined the group California 9 years, 6 months ago
David replied to the topic Selling fruit items in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
Cut or processed fruits aren’t on the list, but unprocessed fruits are okay to sell. I don’t think there’s any way to operate a home business that sells chocolate-covered fresh fruit. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic CFO permits and Tax info in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
1. You will likely need your DBA first, and the food handler training can come after applying, though it’s easy to do beforehand.
2. You must get approval from the property owner as the very first step. If they do not allow you to use your home for this business, you can’t use the cottage food law unless you move.
3) You need to pay yearly…[Read more]
David replied to the topic syrups in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
It depends on what your county allows. Some counties will allow a variety of sweet fruit syrups, while others will only allow what is on the approved list.
David replied to the topic Homemade Salsa in the forum California 9 years, 6 months ago
No — you will need to use a commercial kitchen to start your business. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Store front in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
Yes, you just report it on your quarterly estimated and yearly taxes.
How do they know if you go over? They probably won’t. But, once you go over, you’re no longer operating legally, so if you got sued, you wouldn’t have any legal ground to stand on. The laws are there to protect you — once you leave their umbrella, you’re no longer…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Storefront on premises in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
Although direct sales only require a Class A registration, that assumes that the direct sales will not occur in a retail facility, from what I’ve gathered. I guess the first question you need to address is whether your store is allowed to sell food items? There are specific requirements of what and how a retail facility may sell food, and you’ll…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Coffee Roasting in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
For a business this unique, you really need to speak with the health dept directly. Although there’s no substitute for that, I will clarify that the cottage food law in CA only allows dry coffee beans, not prepared coffee as you’re suggesting. The cottage food law also only allows your products to be made in your home kitchen, and nowhere else.…[Read more]
Debbie Kiggens started the topic Storefront on premises in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
Hi,
My property is divided into 3 parcels, one of which is commercial with a building on it. My current plan is to sell my CFO products that I make in my home kitchen (which is across the parking lot) and sell them from my store. Which liscense do I need, a class A or class B.Debbie Kiggens joined the group California 9 years, 7 months ago
David replied to the topic Package Labeling in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
I’m pretty sure the statement has to be on the primary label. Only certain items, like ingredients, can go on the secondary label based on federal regulations. You should call your health dept and see what they’ll allow you to do.
David replied to the topic Veggie Side Dish…can I sell this? in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
All of the prep needs to happen in the commercial kitchen… you can’t use your home for production. Once you go through the process of becoming a commercial food processor, you can sell anywhere (assuming you have the appropriate permits to sell there).
David replied to the topic Selling dry spices in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
You can do dry spices under the cottage food law and you can’t ship them. If you want to ship, you need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Selling tea online in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
Either the tea sellers are producing their tea in a commercial kitchen, or they are operating illegally. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Veggie Side Dish…can I sell this? in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
You can’t sell it under the cottage food law… you need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Veggie Side Dish…can I sell this? in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
You can’t sell it under the cottage food law… you need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
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