Cuyahoga County home bakers and cottage food producers operate under Ohio Cottage Food Law ORC 3715.024 which permits sale of non-potentially hazardous foods directly from home without a license. Sales limited to 75,000 dollars gross annual revenue. Products must be labeled with producer name, address, and Home Produced disclosure.
ORC 3715.024 and OAC 901:3-20 allow production of baked goods, candies, jams, jellies, dry herbs, popcorn, and granola in home kitchens without Ohio Department of Agriculture licensure. Sales permitted direct to consumer at home, farmers markets, and festivals but not through retail stores or restaurants. Wholesale sales require full food processing licensure.
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