Prerequisite Requirements
(1) All cottage food operations must be permitted annually by the regulatory authority on forms developed by that authority. The permit will identify a specific listing of the food products allowed to be produced by the cottage food operation.
(2) Prior to permitting, the regulatory authority will examine the premises of the cottage food operation to determine it to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of this guidance document.
(3) All cottage food operations permitted under this section must include a signed document attesting, by opting to become permitted, that the permitted cottage food operation expressly grants to the regulatory authority the right to enter the domestic residence housing the cottage food operation during normal business hours, or at other reasonable times, for the purposes of inspection including the collection of food samples.
(4) A cottage food operation must comply with all applicable county and municipal laws and zoning ordinances that apply to conducting a business from one’s home residence prior to permitting as a cottage food operation. Where required, the cottage food operation will provide written verification from a credible recognized source of the adequacy of their on-site wastewater system.
(5) Any cottage food operation which has a private water supply must have the supply tested prior to permitting and at least annually thereafter and demonstrate through a written record of testing that the water supply is potable. The regulatory authority may require more frequent testing as deemed necessary.
(6) Prior to permitting, the cottage food operation shall have attended and successfully completed a food safety training program that includes training in food processing and packaging, and that is recognized by the regulatory agency.
(2) Prior to permitting, the regulatory authority will examine the premises of the cottage food operation to determine it to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of this guidance document.
(3) All cottage food operations permitted under this section must include a signed document attesting, by opting to become permitted, that the permitted cottage food operation expressly grants to the regulatory authority the right to enter the domestic residence housing the cottage food operation during normal business hours, or at other reasonable times, for the purposes of inspection including the collection of food samples.
(4) A cottage food operation must comply with all applicable county and municipal laws and zoning ordinances that apply to conducting a business from one’s home residence prior to permitting as a cottage food operation. Where required, the cottage food operation will provide written verification from a credible recognized source of the adequacy of their on-site wastewater system.
(5) Any cottage food operation which has a private water supply must have the supply tested prior to permitting and at least annually thereafter and demonstrate through a written record of testing that the water supply is potable. The regulatory authority may require more frequent testing as deemed necessary.
(6) Prior to permitting, the cottage food operation shall have attended and successfully completed a food safety training program that includes training in food processing and packaging, and that is recognized by the regulatory agency.