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David Crabill replied to the topic Selling Under the Cottage Food Law in the forum Florida 7 years, 5 months ago
Angela, I haven’t heard of an update. My response to Aimee above is still as much as I know. If you talk to the ag dept and can post an update, that would be much appreciated!
David Crabill replied to the topic Selling other products along with cottage food products in the forum Florida 7 years, 5 months ago
It should be fairly simple to sell unopened and commercially-prepackaged items, as long as they do not need to be refrigerated, but you may need some sort of permit from the ag dept to do so. You should not need to use a commercial kitchen to do this.
David Crabill replied to the topic Selling Under the Cottage Food Law in the forum Florida 7 years, 6 months ago
Kelly, you can do everything you asked about. Just make sure that you collect payment from a customer in-person.
David Crabill replied to the topic Selling Under the Cottage Food Law in the forum Florida 7 years, 8 months ago
Taylor, you can find business in any way you want, including using Facebook in a variety of ways. You can sell cakes as long as you follow all of the rules for Florida’s cottage food law: http://forrager.com/law/florida/
David Crabill replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 7 years, 8 months ago
Ed, as far as I know, you would need to use a commercial kitchen to do this. I know it seems impractical but it is the same process that other companies that produce fermented foods use.
David Crabill replied to the topic Miami Dade and Cottage food law in the forum Florida 7 years, 8 months ago
Juan, I still haven’t heard about any changes in Miami Dade’s policy, but you should contact their health dept to ask if they allow CFOs now. It would be the same with the other counties you mentioned, but I will say that you must use the laws of whichever county your primary residence is in. You can’t just use any county’s law, unless you move there.
Jennifer joined the group Florida 7 years, 11 months ago
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Mama Steele joined the group Florida 8 years ago
David Crabill replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 8 years ago
Vanessa, the food safety certificate that Sonia was referring to is probably a food manager certificate. However, CFOs in Florida aren’t required to get food safety training. If you’d like basic training, you can look up a food handler training course.
David Crabill replied to the topic Starting in Florida in the forum Florida 8 years ago
You don’t need a license from the ag dept, but you may need other licenses to start your business. You will have to check with local officials for the process of starting a business in your area. http://forrager.com/faq/#starting
David Crabill replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 8 years, 1 month ago
Samantha, you may need licensing and you need to reach out to your county. You probably don’t need insurance unless a sales venue requires it.
http://forrager.com/faq/#starting
http://forrager.com/faq/#insuranceDavid Crabill replied to the topic Non dairy ice cream in the forum Florida 8 years, 2 months ago
In Florida, cottage foods cannot require refrigeration, so ice creams aren’t allowed (even non-dairy ones). I also would not expect the ag dept to allow non-dairy creamers. In both cases, the water activity level (aW) of the product would be high and probably potentially hazardous (cottage foods are non-PHFs).
David Crabill replied to the topic Labels in the forum Florida 8 years, 3 months ago
The USDA says that you can still use the word to identify “organic sugar” or other organic products on your ingredients list only, as long as you do the following:
Prevent commingling with non-organic products and contact with prohibited substances.
Meet the USDA organic labeling requirements.
Maintain records for at least three years that…[Read more]David Crabill replied to the topic Labels in the forum Florida 8 years, 3 months ago
That label wouldn’t be legal. You might be able to use the word “organic” in your ingredients list, if you meet certain requirements. Here’s an overview about organic labeling: http://forrager.com/faq/#organic
Lilly Morales joined the group Florida 8 years, 3 months ago
David Crabill replied to the topic refridgerated items in the forum Florida 8 years, 3 months ago
Yes, you would need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David Crabill replied to the topic Items with meat in the forum Florida 8 years, 3 months ago
You cannot do that type of business from home. Instead, you need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David Crabill replied to the topic Ingredients Lists in the forum Florida 8 years, 4 months ago
Geani, probably the best thing would be to create two labels for the different types of cupcakes. If you are selling a package that contains both kinds, then I think it’s okay for you to merge them into one label, but not as useful for the consumer. From what I’ve seen in the grocery store, usually the ingredient lists are separated when a package…[Read more]
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