Anaheim permits cottage food operations under California AB 1616 (Health & Safety Code 113758). Class A operators sell direct; Class B may sell indirect. A city business license and home occupation permit are required.
California Health and Safety Code Section 113758 (AB 1616 / AB 1271) permits cottage food operations in private homes. Class A cottage food operations sell directly to consumers at the home, farmers markets, and community events. Class B operations may additionally sell indirectly through stores and restaurants but require county health registration. Cottage food operators in Anaheim must obtain a city business license and home occupation permit from the Planning Department per AMC 18.38.130. Permitted foods include baked goods, candies, dried fruits, granola, jams, and other non-potentially-hazardous foods. Annual sales limits: $75,000 for Class A, $150,000 for Class B. Kitchen must meet food safety standards but does not require a commercial kitchen.
Operating without business license: citation. Selling non-approved foods: OC Health enforcement. Exceeding sales limits: registration upgrade required.
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