Cottage Food Operations: Lakewood vs Parma

Lakewood residents may operate a cottage food business under Ohio Revised Code 3715.024, which allows sale of non-potentially hazardous foods like baked goods, jams, granola, and candies directly from the home without state licensing. Gross sales are capped at 75,000 dollars per year. Products must be labeled with producer name, address, and the statement This product is home produced.

Parma residents may operate Ohio Cottage Food businesses under ORC 3715.024 without a local license or inspection. Non-potentially hazardous foods such as baked goods, jams, candies, and granola may be produced in a home kitchen and sold directly to consumers, with proper product labeling.