Ohio Cottage Food Law (ORC 3715.024) allows Toledo home bakers and cooks to sell non-potentially hazardous foods directly to consumers without a license, up to annual limits. Proper labeling and no wholesale are key requirements.
Ohio Cottage Food Law codified at ORC 3715.024 and implemented by the Ohio Department of Agriculture allows production and sale of a defined list of non-potentially hazardous foods from a home kitchen without a food-processing license. Allowed items include baked goods (non-cream filled), candies, jams and jellies, dry mixes, granola, popcorn, and similar shelf-stable products. Gross annual sales were recently expanded (effective 2024) with higher thresholds; operators should verify current limits with ODA. Sales must be direct-to-consumer (farmers markets, roadside, home pickup, online with in-person pickup); wholesale to retailers or restaurants requires a commercial food license. Products must be labeled with producer name and address, product name, ingredients, allergens, and a statement that the product is home-produced and exempt from state inspection. Home-based food operations can also operate as Home Bakeries under ODA registration for slightly broader product lines.
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