Cottage food operations are allowed in Thousand Oaks under California's AB 1616 and AB 1271 cottage food laws. Class A operations sell directly to consumers and require registration with Ventura County Environmental Health. Class B operations may sell indirectly and require a county health permit.
California's Homemade Food Act (AB 1616, amended by AB 1271 and AB 626) allows home-based food production in Thousand Oaks. Class A cottage food operations sell directly to consumers at farmers markets, from the home, or online, with annual sales capped at $75,000. Class A operators register with Ventura County Environmental Health. Class B operations may sell through third-party retailers and require a county health permit with kitchen inspection. Allowed products include baked goods, candies, dried fruits, granola, jams, and other non-potentially-hazardous foods. Products must be labeled with the cottage food operation name, address, and ingredient list. Separate from the home occupation permit, cottage food registration is handled through the county.
Operating without registration may result in cease-and-desist orders from the county health department. Selling non-approved foods or exceeding sales caps triggers enforcement action.
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