Rules for selling cookies
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Anonymous
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I am finding contradicting information on rules around selling home-baked cookies. Some websites say food license is required. Some say cottage foods don't require licensing.
Can I sell home-baked cookies in Virginia at a farmers market or online? I do not have any license right now. Is a food safety license required for baked goods? |
Anonymous
| I’m not sure if that falls under the cottage foods law. |
Anonymous
| This is OP. I didn't think so either, but I am confused because I am getting mixed information. Hopefully someone experienced at this may be able to shed some light. |
Anonymous
| In my state cooperative extension would be the place to seek guidance, not sure about Virginia. |
Anonymous
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Ask whoever runs the Farmers Market.
FWIW I wouldn't eat anybody's home made food. |
Anonymous
A lot of cookies and bread sold at Farmers markets ARE baked at home. |
Anonymous
| Just start calling relevant agencies in your county until you get an answer. |
Anonymous
I would not pay for home baked goods. You need to have a food license and make it in a commercial kitchen and follow food safety guidelines. No cats walking on the countertops. Ewww! |
Anonymous
Idk about Virginia but Maryland definitely has a cottage food law for stuff sold at farmers markets. |
Anonymous
| Once upon a time any food for sale to the public had to be produced in a commercial kitchen subject to regular inspection. Not sure if that’s still the case. There are commercial kitchens where you can rent space, sometimes by the hour. Some restaurants also offer after hours kitchen access rentals. |
Anonymous
| You should carry liability insurance in case someone gets sick from your product. |
Anonymous
Yeah and I don't buy them. |
Anonymous
Me either. |
Anonymous
Live a little people! Home baked stuff is usually really good. |