California AB 1616 and AB 1240 allow home-based Cottage Food Operations in Sunnyvale. Class A permits direct sales up to 75000 dollars. Class B allows indirect sales through retail with additional inspections.
Sunnyvale follows the California Homemade Food Act under AB 1616 and its expansion under AB 1240 and AB 626, allowing residents to produce approved low-risk foods in their home kitchen. Class A Cottage Food Operations may sell directly to consumers at farmers markets, home pickup, and community events with gross sales up to 75000 dollars per year. Class B operations can also sell indirectly through local retail with an initial county health inspection. Approved products include baked goods without cream fillings, jams, jellies, granola, dry mixes, roasted coffee, and honey. Operators must complete a food processor course, register with Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, and label products with operator name, address, and allergen information. The home kitchen must be clean and separate from pets and family meals during production. Sunnyvale also requires a home occupation permit and business license.
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