Class a Permit California Food Application
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Class a Permit California Food Application
Class A Operators of Cottage Food Establishments
A "Class A" CFO is required to register with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and submit a "self-certification compliance checklist." A "Class A" CFO is the only type of CFO that is allowed to sell cottage foods directly to the end consumer. Direct sales can be made:
From within your own home
At farm stands and Certified Farmers Markets * Through community-supported agriculture subscriptions * At holiday bazaars or temporary events, bake sales or food swaps
Direct sales may require special permits.
Class a Permit California Food Application
Business Information and Documents
Environmental Health provides a convenient way to let you register for Class A Cottage Food Operator online.
How much does it cost to become a CFO Class A in Los Angeles County?
Effective August 8, 2013, new fees for Cottage Food Operator Registrations and Permits were implemented, as approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on July 9, 2013. All Cottage Food Operator Class A applications received beginning 8-9-2013 must include the new fees indicated below.
Class A Registration: $118.00
Class a Permit California Food Application
Resources
Below information provides details on the California Homemade Food Act (AB 1616) and Cottage Foods:
- Cottage Food Operations Guide
- Does your business qualify as a Cottage Food Operation?
- Frequently Asked Questions about the California Homemade Food Act [ English | Español ]
- Complete text for AB 1616: the California Homemade Food Act
- Labeling Requirements for Cottage Food Products
- Food Labels - Information for California Food Processors
- Cottage Food Operation Official Inspection Report
- Cottage Food Operator Training
- List of Approved Class A Cottage Food Operators.
Class a Permit California Food Application
To obtain information regarding the approved cottage foods, labeling requirements, and food processor course, please visit California Department of Public Health (CDPH) website Cottage Food Operations page.