Comments on: ODA Considers Expanding List of Cottage Foods http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/04/oda-expands-list-of-cottage-foods/ News and views on local food in Central Ohio Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:47:37 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mayda http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/04/oda-expands-list-of-cottage-foods/comment-page-/#comment-72 Mayda Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:27:09 +0000 http://localfoodcolumbus.wordpress.com/?p=332#comment-72 Yes, the new rules were approved. <a href="http://localfoodcolumbus.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/oda-new-cottage-rules/" rel="nofollow">See our post from June 24th for updated info on the cottage foods.</a> http://localfoodcolumbus.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/oda-new-cottage-rules/ Yes, the new rules were approved. See our post from June 24th for updated info on the cottage foods.
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]]> By: Debbie http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/04/oda-expands-list-of-cottage-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Debbie Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:42:10 +0000 http://localfoodcolumbus.wordpress.com/?p=332#comment-71 Any updates to this? Any updates to this?

]]> By: Cottage food expansion gets support at public hearing « Local Food Columbus http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/04/oda-expands-list-of-cottage-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Cottage food expansion gets support at public hearing « Local Food Columbus Sat, 16 May 2009 14:32:40 +0000 http://localfoodcolumbus.wordpress.com/?p=332#comment-70 [...] Posted by Mayda under Uncategorized No Comments  On Wednesday, May 13th the ODA  held the public hearing on expanding the list of “Cottage” foods (see that article). A number of  farmer’s market managers and vendors spoke in support of the rule change. No [...] [...] Posted by Mayda under Uncategorized No Comments  On Wednesday, May 13th the ODA  held the public hearing on expanding the list of “Cottage” foods (see that article). A number of  farmer’s market managers and vendors spoke in support of the rule change. No [...]

]]> By: Local Food Columbus http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/04/oda-expands-list-of-cottage-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-69 Local Food Columbus Sat, 16 May 2009 14:30:36 +0000 http://localfoodcolumbus.wordpress.com/?p=332#comment-69 [...] Posted by Mayda under Uncategorized No Comments  On Wednesday, May 13th the ODA  held the public hearing on expanding the list of “Cottage” foods (see that article). A number of  farmer’s market managers and vendors spoke in support of the rule change. No [...] [...] Posted by Mayda under Uncategorized No Comments  On Wednesday, May 13th the ODA  held the public hearing on expanding the list of “Cottage” foods (see that article). A number of  farmer’s market managers and vendors spoke in support of the rule change. No [...]

]]> By: Mayda http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/04/oda-expands-list-of-cottage-foods/comment-page-/#comment-68 Mayda Fri, 01 May 2009 02:56:38 +0000 http://localfoodcolumbus.wordpress.com/?p=332#comment-68 Hi Larel, No you do not need a license to sell your produce, to restaurants, at a roadside stand or a farmers market. There are no licensing requirements for whole raw produce, because it is not processed (or cut up). Produce is not under the cottage food definition. Cottage foods are "processed foods" that are allowed to be made in a home kitchen, rather than a commercial kitchen, which is required for other types of processed foods. Here is the formal definition as found in <a href="http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3715.01" rel="nofollow">3715.01 Pure food and drug law definitions.</a> item (20). You will also find definition for potentially hazardous food in item (19). If you have specific questions regarding rules and licenses required, you can contact: Food Safety Ohio Department of Agriculture Food Safety Division 8995 East Main Street Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399 Phone: (614) 728-6250 Email: foodsafety@agri.ohio.gov Hi Larel, No you do not need a license to sell your produce, to restaurants, at a roadside stand or a farmers market. There are no licensing requirements for whole raw produce, because it is not processed (or cut up). Produce is not under the cottage food definition. Cottage foods are “processed foods” that are allowed to be made in a home kitchen, rather than a commercial kitchen, which is required for other types of processed foods. Here is the formal definition as found in
3715.01 Pure food and drug law definitions. item (20).
You will also find definition for potentially hazardous food in item (19).

If you have specific questions regarding rules and licenses required, you can contact:
Food Safety
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Food Safety Division
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399
Phone: (614) 728-6250
Email: foodsafety@agri.ohio.gov

]]> By: Larel http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/04/oda-expands-list-of-cottage-foods/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Larel Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:17:54 +0000 http://localfoodcolumbus.wordpress.com/?p=332#comment-67 Will cottage food products include the small farmer who wants to sell organic greens and tomatoes? Do I need a license to see these to restaurants in the area. Will cottage food products include the small farmer who wants to sell organic greens and tomatoes? Do I need a license to see these to restaurants in the area.

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