California's Cottage Food Act (AB 1616) allows residents in Orange to prepare and sell approved non-potentially-hazardous foods from their home kitchen. Class A operations sell directly to consumers; Class B operations may sell to stores and require an OC Health permit.
Under California's Cottage Food Act (Health & Safety Code Section 113758), Orange residents may operate cottage food businesses from their home kitchen. Class A cottage food operations sell directly to consumers at farmers' markets, community events, or from the home, with annual sales capped at $75,000 and requiring self-certification with the Orange County Environmental Health Division. Class B operations may also sell to retail stores and restaurants but require a permit from OC Environmental Health ((714) 433-6000). Approved products include baked goods, candies, dried fruits, granola, jams, and other non-potentially-hazardous items. A city business license is also required. Home kitchens must meet basic sanitation standards but do not require commercial kitchen certification.
Operating without required permits or selling unapproved products may result in health department enforcement, product seizure, and fines.
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