No new food items have been approved for 2019. Please visit the California Department of Public Health website for instructions on how to add a food product to the Approved Food List.
The Cottage Food Bill, AB1616, allows certain low-risk food products, to be prepared and packaged in private home kitchens in California. The Cottage Food Bill, also known as the California Homemade Food Act, was passed in an effort to help Californians recover from the slow economy, promote small scale businesses and create jobs. This type of operation is called a Cottage Food Operation (CFO).
Submit a completed Registration/Permitting form and register with our Department. This is required annually.
Prior to coming in with your paperwork please call your local area office to make an appointment to meet with an Environmental Health Specialist about your business.