Allen follows Texas Cottage Food Law under TX Health and Safety Code Chapter 437 Subchapter A. Home bakers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods direct to consumers with no city permit, up to 50000 dollars annual gross sales per household.
Allowed items include baked goods, candy, dried pasta, jams, jellies, pickles, fermented vegetables, roasted coffee, dry mixes, popcorn, and certain acidified canned goods. Producers must label with name, address, statement home made not inspected by a government agency, allergens, and pH if applicable. Sales allowed online, at farmers markets, events, and direct delivery within Texas. No wholesale to restaurants or retail stores.
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