California's Cottage Food Law (AB 1616 and AB 1271) allows home-based food production in Ventura. Class A operators sell directly to consumers with no permit required beyond registration. Class B operators may sell indirectly and need a county health permit. Annual sales caps apply.
California Cottage Food Operations are regulated by the CA Health and Safety Code and enforced by Ventura County Environmental Health. Class A cottage food operations sell directly to consumers (farmers markets, from home) and require registration with Ventura County Environmental Health. Class B operations sell indirectly (stores, restaurants) and require a health permit. Allowed foods include baked goods, candy, granola, dried fruits, and other non-potentially-hazardous foods. A City of Ventura business license is also required. Annual gross sales caps apply ($75,000 for Class B). Home kitchen must meet basic food safety standards. Labeling with producer name, address, and 'Made in a Home Kitchen' is required.
Operating without proper registration or exceeding sales limits may result in cease-and-desist orders and fines. Selling prohibited food items can lead to additional health department enforcement.
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