Illinois Cottage Food Operation Act (410 ILCS 625/4) allows sale of homemade food from home kitchens. Annual limit $75,000. Labeling required. Elgin follows state law.
The Illinois Cottage Food Operation Act (410 ILCS 625/4) permits Elgin residents to sell certain homemade foods from their homes. Permitted products include baked goods, candies, jams, and low-risk foods. Annual sales limit is $75,000. Products must be labeled with the operator's name, address, and 'Made in a Home Kitchen.' Elgin does not impose additional local restrictions beyond state law.
Selling prohibited products: IL Dept of Public Health enforcement. Missing labels: citation.
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