California's Cottage Food Law (AB 1616/AB 1266) allows home-based food production in Ojai. Class A operations sell directly to consumers with a $75,000 annual cap. Class B operations may sell to stores and at farmers markets with a $150,000 cap.
The California Cottage Food Law allows production of approved non-potentially hazardous foods (baked goods, jams, granola, candy, dried fruits, etc.) in a home kitchen. Class A (direct to consumer, $75,000/year cap) requires Ventura County Environmental Health registration. Class B (indirect sales through stores/farmers markets, $150,000/year cap) requires a Ventura County Environmental Health permit. A food handler card is required. Labeling must include cottage food operation name, registration number, and 'Made in a Home Kitchen' disclaimer. Ojai's farmers market is a popular venue for cottage food vendors.
Operating without registration: county health citation. Selling unapproved foods: cease and desist. Exceeding sales cap: loss of cottage food status.
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