Does anyone know the laws or liscenses needed to sell home baked items?
Genesee asked:
Hello,
What are the laws or liscenses needed to sell home baked items in the state of Ohio? I would mainly be starting at Farmer’s Markets and craft shows. My reason for asking is that I have a web-site all about chocolate. I have had many requests for products to sell. I have also been asked to participate in a chocolate festival in which requires that each vendor pass out samples. Can anyone give me any information about this?
Hello,
What are the laws or liscenses needed to sell home baked items in the state of Ohio? I would mainly be starting at Farmer’s Markets and craft shows. My reason for asking is that I have a web-site all about chocolate. I have had many requests for products to sell. I have also been asked to participate in a chocolate festival in which requires that each vendor pass out samples. Can anyone give me any information about this?
Thanks Alot!
Genesee from The-Chocolate-Spot
The bad news is that you probably can’t. You’ll need to use a commercial space. The good news is that you can probably rent one without too much difficulty. Good luck to you! I love to make chocolate, too. (But I don’t really like to eat it. Go figure!)
It is necessary to live with the same rules as the restaurant business . . . in that . .. the food preparation area has to be just so or the health inspectors will send you packing.
Check into your local laws around food preparation . . . most people either rent a space which is acceptable and go from there.