Illinois Cottage Food Operation Act (410 ILCS 625/4) allows sale of homemade food products from home kitchens. Annual sales limit of $75,000. Labeling requirements apply. Aurora follows state law with no additional local restrictions.
The Illinois Cottage Food Operation Act (410 ILCS 625/4) allows residents to sell certain homemade food products from their homes without commercial kitchen licensing. Permitted products include baked goods, candies, jams, and other low-risk foods. The annual sales limit is $75,000. Products must be labeled with the cottage food operator's name, address, and the statement 'Made in a Home Kitchen.' Aurora follows state law and does not impose additional local restrictions. Online sales and farmers market sales are permitted. Aurora's home occupation rules apply to the business operation aspects.
Selling prohibited products: IL Dept of Public Health enforcement. Missing labels: citation. Exceeding sales limit: requires commercial license.
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